How popular isJacksonStone & Partners?
In September 2026, people searched for JacksonStone & Partners by name about 620 times in New Zealand, a 17% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 11% of all New Zealand executive search firm searches, placing JacksonStone & Partners second out of 13 firms. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about executive search firms, JacksonStone & Partners appeared in all answers and was the sixth most recommended of the 13.
JacksonStone & Partners is the second most searched of 13 competitors and the sixth most recommended in AI answers.
Robert WaltersShare of searches 23.1%Mentioned in 2 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
JacksonStone & PartnersShare of searches 11%Mentioned in 3 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
Hobson LeavyShare of searches 10.7%Mentioned in 0 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
Inside RecruitmentShare of searches 10.7%Mentioned in 0 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –- Kerridge & PartnersShare of searches 8.5%Mentioned in 2 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
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Top executive search firms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, JacksonStone & Partners appeared in all three answers. JacksonStone & Partners is the sixth most recommended of the 13.
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- Kerridge & Partners2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Korn Ferry2 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
Inside Recruitment0 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.
Which executive search firms compete with JacksonStone & Partners?
Share of searches by month for Robert Walters, JacksonStone & Partners, Hobson Leavy, Inside Recruitment, Kerridge & Partners, Korn Ferry, Sheffield, Alexander James, 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 | JacksonStone & Partners | Hobson Leavy | Inside Recruitment | Kerridge & Partners | Korn Ferry | Sheffield | Alexander James | Sprout People | Decipher Group | Farrow Jamieson | Johnson Partners | Ichor Leadership Search |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 27% | 8.9% | 10.1% | 8.3% | 8.1% | 8.1% | 5.6% | 7.9% | 3.9% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 2.4% | 0.67% |
| Nov 2025 | 26.6% | 9.4% | 10% | 10% | 9.8% | 8% | 4.5% | 7.8% | 3.3% | 3.1% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 1% |
| Dec 2025 | 28.5% | 8% | 9.4% | 7.4% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 5.1% | 7.7% | 2.8% | 3.1% | 7.7% | 1.4% | 0.57% |
| Jan 2026 | 24.7% | 8.2% | 9.3% | 9.3% | 9.1% | 7.4% | 5.1% | 8.9% | 3.4% | 6.3% | 4.2% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Feb 2026 | 29.4% | 7.3% | 11% | 9% | 10.8% | 7.2% | 5% | 8.6% | 2.8% | 3.1% | 3.3% | 2% | 0.55% |
| Mar 2026 | 24.2% | 8.5% | 13.4% | 11% | 8.9% | 8.9% | 4.1% | 7.1% | 4.2% | 2.6% | 4.2% | 2.6% | 0.3% |
| Apr 2026 | 28.2% | 9.9% | 10.7% | 8.6% | 8.5% | 8.5% | 4.8% | 6.9% | 4.8% | 3.2% | 3.9% | 1.9% | 0.35% |
| May 2026 | 27.4% | 9.1% | 8.6% | 10.3% | 8.2% | 8.2% | 5.8% | 6.9% | 3.9% | 3.1% | 5.7% | 2.4% | 0.34% |
| Jun 2026 | 27.2% | 11% | 10.2% | 10.2% | 6.6% | 8.1% | 5.6% | 8% | 3.2% | 3.6% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 0.34% |
| Jul 2026 | 27.4% | 13.7% | 8.4% | 6.7% | 6.7% | 10.1% | 3.8% | 9.6% | 3.2% | 3.1% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 0.85% |
| Aug 2026 | 22.7% | 11.4% | 8.6% | 8.6% | 8.4% | 8.4% | 7% | 8.9% | 4.2% | 3.8% | 4.9% | 2.4% | 0.7% |
| Sep 2026 | 23.1% | 11% | 10.7% | 10.7% | 8.5% | 8.5% | 7.1% | 6.4% | 5% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 0.18% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 23.1% | 1.3K | 0% | +0.4 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 11% | 620 | -4.6% | -0.4 points | |
| 3, moved from 4th to 3rd | 10.7% | 600 | +22.4% | +2.1 pointsmoved from 4th to 3rd | |
| 4, moved from 5th to 4th | 10.7% | 600 | +22.4% | +2.1 pointsmoved from 5th to 4th | |
| 5, moved from 6th to 5th | 8.5% | 480 | 0% | +0.1 pointsmoved from 6th to 5th | |
| 6, moved from 7th to 6th | 8.5% | 480 | 0% | +0.1 pointsmoved from 7th to 6th | |
| 7, moved from 8th to 7th | 7.1% | 400 | 0% | +0.1 pointsmoved from 8th to 7th | |
| 8, moved from 3rd to 8th | 6.4% | 360 | -29.4% | -2.5 pointsmoved from 3rd to 8th | |
| 9, moved from 10th to 9th | 5% | 280 | +16.7% | +0.8 pointsmoved from 10th to 9th | |
| 10, moved from 11th to 10th | 3.2% | 180 | -18.2% | -0.6 pointsmoved from 11th to 10th | |
| 11, moved from 9th to 11th | 3.2% | 180 | -35.7% | -1.7 pointsmoved from 9th to 11th | |
| 12, held 12th | 2.5% | 140 | 0% | 0 points | |
| 13, held 13th | 0.18% | 10 | -75% | -0.5 points |
23.1%
Held 1st. 1.3K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.
Held 2nd. 620 estimated branded searches, -4.6% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.
10.7%
Moved from 4th to 3rd. 600 estimated branded searches, +22.4% vs prior month. Share +2.1 points.
10.7%
Moved from 5th to 4th. 600 estimated branded searches, +22.4% vs prior month. Share +2.1 points.
8.5%
Moved from 6th to 5th. 480 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
8.5%
Moved from 7th to 6th. 480 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
7.1%
Moved from 8th to 7th. 400 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
6.4%
Moved from 3rd to 8th. 360 estimated branded searches, -29.4% vs prior month. Share -2.5 points.
5%
Moved from 10th to 9th. 280 estimated branded searches, +16.7% vs prior month. Share +0.8 points.
3.2%
Moved from 11th to 10th. 180 estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.6 points.
3.2%
Moved from 9th to 11th. 180 estimated branded searches, -35.7% vs prior month. Share -1.7 points.
2.5%
Held 12th. 140 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
0.18%
Held 13th. 10 estimated branded searches, -75% vs prior month. Share -0.5 points.
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Every comparison with JacksonStone & Partners
11 comparisons
- JacksonStone & Partners vs Robert Walters
- Hobson Leavy vs JacksonStone & Partners
- Inside Recruitment vs JacksonStone & Partners
- JacksonStone & Partners vs Kerridge & Partners
- JacksonStone & Partners vs Korn Ferry
- JacksonStone & Partners vs Sheffield
- Alexander James vs JacksonStone & Partners
- JacksonStone & Partners vs Sprout People
- Decipher Group vs JacksonStone & Partners
- Farrow Jamieson vs JacksonStone & Partners
- JacksonStone & Partners vs Johnson Partners
How has branded search demand for JacksonStone & Partners changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for JacksonStone & Partners in New Zealand rose from 530 to 620.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, JacksonStone & Partners’ share of searches among executive search firms in New Zealand increased from 8.9% to 11%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, JacksonStone & Partners’ share of searches among executive search firms in New Zealand peaked at 13.7% in July 2026 and was lowest at 7.3% in February 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, JacksonStone & Partners rose from 3rd to 2nd among executive search firms in New Zealand.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand executive search firms in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Hobson Leavy overtook Alexander James to rank 3rd among executive search firms in New Zealand, with 10.7% of the searches.

In September 2026, Inside Recruitment overtook Alexander James to rank 4th among executive search firms in New Zealand, with 10.7% of the searches.

In September 2026, Sprout People overtook Farrow Jamieson to rank 9th among executive search firms in New Zealand, with 5% of the searches.

In September 2026, Alexander James lost share of searches among executive search firms in New Zealand, from 8.9% to 6.4%.

In September 2026, Farrow Jamieson lost share of searches among executive search firms in New Zealand, from 4.9% to 3.2%.

In September 2026, Decipher Group lost share of searches among executive search firms in New Zealand, from 3.8% to 3.2%.
How are JacksonStone & Partners’ branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using JacksonStone & Partners’ 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.
- jacksonstone
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