How popular isKey Skills Recruitment?
In September 2026, people searched for Key Skills Recruitment by name about 270 times in New Zealand, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 3.9% of all New Zealand Wellington recruitment agency searches, placing Key Skills Recruitment ninth out of nine agencies. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Wellington recruitment agencies, Key Skills Recruitment appeared in two of the five answers and was the seventh most recommended of the nine.
Key Skills Recruitment is the ninth most searched of 9 competitors and the seventh most recommended in AI answers.
Beyond RecruitmentShare of searches 26.1%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
Robert WaltersShare of searches 20.9%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
Madison RecruitmentShare of searches 12.4%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 8th- Archway RecruitmentShare of searches 10.5%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
Key Skills RecruitmentShare of searches 3.9%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 7th
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Top Wellington recruitment agencies in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Key Skills Recruitment was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Key Skills Recruitment is the seventh most recommended of the nine.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Beyond Recruitment4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Robert Walters4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Archway Recruitment2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Hays2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Trade Assist2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Key Skills Recruitment2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Madison Recruitment1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
McLaren Recruitment1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Alpha Recruitment0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about Wellington recruitment agencies
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which recruitment agency should I hire in Wellington, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best recruitment agencies in Wellington, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best recruitment agency in Wellington, New Zealand for a new employee?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“wellington recruitment agency”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“job agency wellington”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Which Wellington recruitment agencies compete with Key Skills Recruitment?
Share of searches by month for Beyond Recruitment, Robert Walters, Madison Recruitment, Archway Recruitment, Hays, McLaren Recruitment, Trade Assist, Alpha Recruitment, Key Skills Recruitment. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Beyond Recruitment | Robert Walters | Madison Recruitment | Archway Recruitment | Hays | McLaren Recruitment | Trade Assist | Alpha Recruitment | Key Skills Recruitment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 24.4% | 19.5% | 13.4% | 14.6% | 10.4% | 6.7% | 3% | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| Nov 2025 | 22.8% | 17.9% | 15.9% | 13.8% | 11.7% | 6.2% | 3.4% | 4.1% | 4.1% |
| Dec 2025 | 21.6% | 25.5% | 14.7% | 9.8% | 10.8% | 6.9% | 4.9% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| Jan 2026 | 23.2% | 18.3% | 16.2% | 12% | 9.9% | 9.9% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 3.5% |
| Feb 2026 | 24% | 19.2% | 16.2% | 9% | 12.6% | 8.4% | 4.2% | 3.6% | 3% |
| Mar 2026 | 20.2% | 24.2% | 13.6% | 12.1% | 8.6% | 8.6% | 4.5% | 4% | 4% |
| Apr 2026 | 21.7% | 21.1% | 15.1% | 11.2% | 11.2% | 7.9% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 5.3% |
| May 2026 | 21.9% | 26.2% | 14.8% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 8.2% | 2.7% | 3.3% | 3.3% |
| Jun 2026 | 23.5% | 22.9% | 12.4% | 14.7% | 8.2% | 6.5% | 2.4% | 4.1% | 5.3% |
| Jul 2026 | 22.6% | 27.1% | 13% | 13.6% | 6.2% | 8.5% | 1.7% | 2.8% | 4.5% |
| Aug 2026 | 20.8% | 20.1% | 17% | 11.9% | 6.9% | 9.4% | 5.7% | 3.1% | 5% |
| Sep 2026 | 26.1% | 20.9% | 12.4% | 10.5% | 9.2% | 7.2% | 5.9% | 3.9% | 3.9% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 26.1% | 400 | +21.2% | +5.4 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 20.9% | 320 | 0% | +0.8 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 12.4% | 190 | -29.6% | -4.6 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 10.5% | 160 | -15.8% | -1.5 points | |
| 5, moved from 6th to 5th | 9.2% | 140 | +27.3% | +2.2 pointsmoved from 6th to 5th | |
| 6, moved from 5th to 6th | 7.2% | 110 | -26.7% | -2.2 pointsmoved from 5th to 6th | |
| 7, held 7th | 5.9% | 90 | 0% | +0.2 points | |
| 8, moved from 9th to 8th | 3.9% | 60 | +20% | +0.8 pointsmoved from 9th to 8th | |
| 9, moved from 8th to 9th | 3.9% | 60 | -25% | -1.1 pointsmoved from 8th to 9th |
26.1%
Held 1st. 400 estimated branded searches, +21.2% vs prior month. Share +5.4 points.
20.9%
Held 2nd. 320 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.8 points.
12.4%
Held 3rd. 190 estimated branded searches, -29.6% vs prior month. Share -4.6 points.
10.5%
Held 4th. 160 estimated branded searches, -15.8% vs prior month. Share -1.5 points.
5.
Hays9.2%
Moved from 6th to 5th. 140 estimated branded searches, +27.3% vs prior month. Share +2.2 points.
7.2%
Moved from 5th to 6th. 110 estimated branded searches, -26.7% vs prior month. Share -2.2 points.
5.9%
Held 7th. 90 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
3.9%
Moved from 9th to 8th. 60 estimated branded searches, +20% vs prior month. Share +0.8 points.
3.9%
Moved from 8th to 9th. 60 estimated branded searches, -25% vs prior month. Share -1.1 points.
Compare popularity between Key Skills Recruitment and its closest rivals
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Every comparison with Key Skills Recruitment
8 comparisons
- Alpha Recruitment vs Key Skills Recruitment
- Archway Recruitment vs Key Skills Recruitment
- Beyond Recruitment vs Key Skills Recruitment
- Hays vs Key Skills Recruitment
- Key Skills Recruitment vs Madison Recruitment
- Key Skills Recruitment vs McLaren Recruitment
- Key Skills Recruitment vs Robert Walters
- Key Skills Recruitment vs Trade Assist
How has branded search demand for Key Skills Recruitment changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Key Skills Recruitment in New Zealand held steady at 270.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Key Skills Recruitment’s share of searches among Wellington recruitment agencies in New Zealand peaked at 5.3% in June 2026 and was lowest at 2.9% in December 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Key Skills Recruitment fell from 7th to 9th among Wellington recruitment agencies in New Zealand.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand Wellington recruitment agencies in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Hays overtook McLaren Recruitment to rank 5th among Wellington recruitment agencies in New Zealand, with 9.2% of the searches.

In September 2026, Alpha Recruitment overtook Key Skills Recruitment to rank 8th among Wellington recruitment agencies in New Zealand, with 3.9% of the searches.

In September 2026, Beyond Recruitment gained share of searches among Wellington recruitment agencies in New Zealand, from 20.8% to 26.1%.

In September 2026, Robert Walters gained share of searches among Wellington recruitment agencies in New Zealand, from 20.1% to 20.9%.

In September 2026, Madison Recruitment lost share of searches among Wellington recruitment agencies in New Zealand, from 17% to 12.4%.

In September 2026, McLaren Recruitment lost share of searches among Wellington recruitment agencies in New Zealand, from 9.4% to 7.2%.
How are Key Skills Recruitment’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Key Skills Recruitment’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.
- key skills recruitment
- key skills recruitment wellington
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