How popular isDecipher Group?
In October 2026, people searched for Decipher Group by name about 220 times in New Zealand, a 46.7% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 4.4% of all New Zealand executive search firm searches, placing Decipher Group tenth out of 13 firms. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about executive search firms, Decipher Group did not appear in any of the answers.
Decipher Group is the tenth most searched of 13 competitors and not named in the AI answers we collected.
Robert WaltersShare of searches 25.8%Mentioned in 2 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
Korn FerryShare of searches 11.7%Mentioned in 2 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
Hobson LeavyShare of searches 9.7%Mentioned in 0 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
Kerridge & PartnersShare of searches 9.5%Mentioned in 2 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
Decipher GroupShare of searches 4.4%Mentioned in 0 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top executive search firms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, Decipher Group did not appear in any of the three answers.
Most recommended by AI
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JacksonStone & Partners3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Robert Walters2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Korn Ferry2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Kerridge & Partners2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Sheffield2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Johnson Partners2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Farrow Jamieson1 of 3Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Ichor Leadership Search1 of 3Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Hobson Leavy0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Decipher Group0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
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3 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which executive search firm should I hire in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best executive search firms in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best executive search firm in New Zealand for senior leaders?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“director search nz”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“executive search firms nz”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 20, 2026.
How often do people search for Decipher Group compared with other New Zealand executive search firms?
Share of searches by month for Robert Walters, Korn Ferry, Hobson Leavy, Kerridge & Partners, Inside Recruitment, JacksonStone & Partners, Alexander James, Sheffield, Sprout People, Decipher Group, Farrow Jamieson, Johnson Partners. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Robert Walters | Korn Ferry | Hobson Leavy | Kerridge & Partners | Inside Recruitment | JacksonStone & Partners | Alexander James | Sheffield | Sprout People | Decipher Group | Farrow Jamieson | Johnson Partners | Ichor Leadership Search |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 26.6% | 8% | 10% | 9.8% | 10% | 9.4% | 7.8% | 4.5% | 3.3% | 3.1% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 1% |
| Dec 2025 | 28.5% | 9.1% | 9.4% | 9.1% | 7.4% | 8% | 7.7% | 5.1% | 2.8% | 3.1% | 7.7% | 1.4% | 0.57% |
| Jan 2026 | 24.7% | 7.4% | 9.3% | 9.1% | 9.3% | 8.2% | 8.9% | 5.1% | 3.4% | 6.3% | 4.2% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Feb 2026 | 29.4% | 7.2% | 11% | 10.8% | 9% | 7.3% | 8.6% | 5% | 2.8% | 3.1% | 3.3% | 2% | 0.55% |
| Mar 2026 | 24.2% | 8.9% | 13.4% | 8.9% | 11% | 8.5% | 7.1% | 4.1% | 4.2% | 2.6% | 4.2% | 2.6% | 0.3% |
| Apr 2026 | 28.2% | 8.5% | 10.7% | 8.5% | 8.6% | 9.9% | 6.9% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 3.2% | 3.9% | 1.9% | 0.35% |
| May 2026 | 27.4% | 8.2% | 8.6% | 8.2% | 10.3% | 9.1% | 6.9% | 5.8% | 3.9% | 3.1% | 5.7% | 2.4% | 0.34% |
| Jun 2026 | 27.2% | 8.1% | 10.2% | 6.6% | 10.2% | 11% | 8% | 5.6% | 3.2% | 3.6% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 0.34% |
| Jul 2026 | 27.4% | 10.1% | 8.4% | 6.7% | 6.7% | 13.7% | 9.6% | 3.8% | 3.2% | 3.1% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 0.85% |
| Aug 2026 | 22.7% | 8.4% | 8.6% | 8.4% | 8.6% | 11.4% | 8.9% | 7% | 4.2% | 3.8% | 4.9% | 2.4% | 0.7% |
| Sep 2026 | 23.1% | 8.5% | 10.7% | 8.5% | 10.7% | 11% | 6.4% | 7.1% | 5% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 0.18% |
| Oct 2026 | 25.8% | 11.7% | 9.7% | 9.5% | 7.9% | 7.9% | 6.7% | 5.4% | 4.6% | 4.4% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 0.99% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 25.8% | 1.3K | 0% | +2.7 points | |
| 2, moved from 6th to 2nd | 11.7% | 590 | +22.9% | +3.2 pointsmoved from 6th to 2nd | |
| 3, held 3rd | 9.7% | 490 | -18.3% | -0.9 points | |
| 4, moved from 5th to 4th | 9.5% | 480 | 0% | +1 pointsmoved from 5th to 4th | |
| 5, moved from 4th to 5th | 7.9% | 400 | -33.3% | -2.7 pointsmoved from 4th to 5th | |
| 6, moved from 2nd to 6th | 7.9% | 400 | -35.5% | -3.1 pointsmoved from 2nd to 6th | |
| 7, moved from 8th to 7th | 6.7% | 340 | -5.6% | +0.4 pointsmoved from 8th to 7th | |
| 8, moved from 7th to 8th | 5.4% | 270 | -32.5% | -1.7 pointsmoved from 7th to 8th | |
| 9, held 9th | 4.6% | 230 | -17.9% | -0.4 points | |
| 10, held 10th | 4.4% | 220 | +22.2% | +1.2 points | |
| 11, held 11th | 3.2% | 160 | -11.1% | 0 points | |
| 12, held 12th | 2.2% | 110 | -21.4% | -0.3 points | |
| 13, held 13th | 0.99% | 50 | +400% | +0.8 points |
25.8%
Held 1st. 1.3K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +2.7 points.
11.7%
Moved from 6th to 2nd. 590 estimated branded searches, +22.9% vs prior month. Share +3.2 points.
9.7%
Held 3rd. 490 estimated branded searches, -18.3% vs prior month. Share -0.9 points.
9.5%
Moved from 5th to 4th. 480 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1 points.
7.9%
Moved from 4th to 5th. 400 estimated branded searches, -33.3% vs prior month. Share -2.7 points.
7.9%
Moved from 2nd to 6th. 400 estimated branded searches, -35.5% vs prior month. Share -3.1 points.
6.7%
Moved from 8th to 7th. 340 estimated branded searches, -5.6% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.
5.4%
Moved from 7th to 8th. 270 estimated branded searches, -32.5% vs prior month. Share -1.7 points.
4.6%
Held 9th. 230 estimated branded searches, -17.9% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.
4.4%
Held 10th. 220 estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share +1.2 points.
3.2%
Held 11th. 160 estimated branded searches, -11.1% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
2.2%
Held 12th. 110 estimated branded searches, -21.4% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
0.99%
Held 13th. 50 estimated branded searches, +400% vs prior month. Share +0.8 points.
Compare popularity between Decipher Group and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Decipher Group
12 comparisons
- Alexander James vs Decipher Group
- Decipher Group vs Hobson Leavy
- Decipher Group vs Inside Recruitment
- Decipher Group vs JacksonStone & Partners
- Decipher Group vs Kerridge & Partners
- Decipher Group vs Korn Ferry
- Decipher Group vs Robert Walters
- Decipher Group vs Sheffield
- Decipher Group vs Sprout People
- Decipher Group vs Farrow Jamieson
- Decipher Group vs Johnson Partners
- Decipher Group vs Ichor Leadership Search
How has branded search demand for Decipher Group changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Decipher Group in New Zealand rose from 150 to 220.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Decipher Group’s share of searches among executive search firms in New Zealand increased from 3.1% to 4.4%.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Decipher Group’s share of searches among executive search firms in New Zealand peaked at 6.3% in January 2026 and was lowest at 2.6% in March 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Decipher Group rose from 11th to 10th among executive search firms in New Zealand.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand executive search firms in October 2026?
6 changes

In October 2026, Korn Ferry overtook JacksonStone & Partners and 3 others to rank 2nd among executive search firms in New Zealand, with 11.7% of the searches.

In October 2026, Kerridge & Partners overtook JacksonStone & Partners and Inside Recruitment to rank 4th among executive search firms in New Zealand, with 9.5% of the searches.

In October 2026, Robert Walters gained share of searches among executive search firms in New Zealand, from 23.1% to 25.8%.

In October 2026, Decipher Group gained share of searches among executive search firms in New Zealand, from 3.2% to 4.4%.

In October 2026, Ichor Leadership Search gained share of searches among executive search firms in New Zealand, from 0.18% to 0.99%.

In October 2026, JacksonStone & Partners lost share of searches among executive search firms in New Zealand, from 11% to 7.9%.
How are Decipher Group’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Decipher Group’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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