How popular isMadison Recruitment?
In October 2026, people searched for Madison Recruitment by name about 1,690 times in New Zealand, a 16.7% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 13.7% of all New Zealand general professional recruitment searches, placing Madison Recruitment third out of 13 brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about general professional recruitment, Madison Recruitment appeared in two of the four answers and was the second most recommended of the 13.
Madison Recruitment is the third most searched of 13 competitors and the second most recommended in the AI answers we collected.
Hunter CampbellShare of searches 16.5%Mentioned in 0 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
Enterprise RecruitmentShare of searches 13.9%Mentioned in 0 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
Madison RecruitmentShare of searches 13.7%Mentioned in 2 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
Beyond RecruitmentShare of searches 13.3%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
Robert WaltersShare of searches 11.2%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
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Top general professional recruitment in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Madison Recruitment was mentioned in two out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Madison Recruitment is the second most recommended of the 13.
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 Recruitment3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Robert Walters3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Madison Recruitment2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Frog Recruitment2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Consult Recruitment1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Kinetic Recruitment1 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Hunter Campbell0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Enterprise Recruitment0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers- 1st Call Recruitment0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Greenlight Recruitment0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
See every answer about general professional recruitment
4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which general professional recruitment agency should I hire in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best general professional recruitment agencies in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best general professional recruitment agency in New Zealand for a professional role?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“recruitment agencies nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“staffing agency 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 Madison Recruitment compared with other New Zealand general professional recruitment?
Share of searches by month for Hunter Campbell, Enterprise Recruitment, Madison Recruitment, Beyond Recruitment, Robert Walters, 1st Call Recruitment, Consult Recruitment, Greenlight Recruitment, Frog Recruitment, Kinetic Recruitment, Origin Talent. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Hunter Campbell | Enterprise Recruitment | Madison Recruitment | Beyond Recruitment | Robert Walters | 1st Call Recruitment | Consult Recruitment | Greenlight Recruitment | Frog Recruitment | Kinetic Recruitment | Origin Talent | Evolve Recruitment | Eclipse Recruitment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 14.5% | 18.2% | 14.5% | 9.5% | 10.4% | 6.4% | 6.4% | 4.3% | 3.6% | 6.6% | 2.9% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| Dec 2025 | 11.3% | 17.8% | 18.4% | 9.5% | 11.5% | 9.5% | 6.3% | 4.3% | 3.4% | 4.3% | 1.9% | 0.53% | 1.2% |
| Jan 2026 | 8.4% | 15.7% | 19.8% | 10.2% | 11.4% | 7.9% | 7.8% | 5.6% | 3.7% | 5.7% | 1.4% | 0.85% | 1.7% |
| Feb 2026 | 12.7% | 15% | 18.7% | 9.8% | 12.9% | 7.9% | 7.5% | 4.5% | 3% | 4.5% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Mar 2026 | 14% | 13.8% | 17.3% | 11.1% | 12.3% | 7% | 9% | 4.1% | 3.3% | 4.1% | 1.5% | 1.4% | 0.96% |
| Apr 2026 | 11.1% | 16% | 15.9% | 13% | 13.7% | 7.2% | 7.1% | 4.7% | 3.9% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 0.88% |
| May 2026 | 13% | 15% | 15.2% | 12.3% | 12.9% | 6.8% | 7.6% | 4.6% | 5.5% | 2.5% | 2% | 2% | 0.69% |
| Jun 2026 | 12.2% | 17.8% | 14.3% | 11.6% | 12.5% | 7.3% | 7.2% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.72% |
| Jul 2026 | 12.8% | 18.7% | 14.7% | 12% | 12.8% | 6.7% | 7.5% | 4.5% | 4.4% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Aug 2026 | 18.3% | 14.6% | 14.4% | 11.9% | 10.5% | 6.6% | 7.4% | 5.4% | 4.4% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1% |
| Sep 2026 | 10.9% | 15.3% | 15% | 14.8% | 10.8% | 6.9% | 10% | 4.5% | 4.6% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.92% |
| Oct 2026 | 16.5% | 13.9% | 13.7% | 13.3% | 11.2% | 7.3% | 7.2% | 4.9% | 4% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.7% | 0.66% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, moved from 4th to 1st | 16.5% | 2K | +41.5% | +5.6 pointsmoved from 4th to 1st | |
| 2, moved from 1st to 2nd | 13.9% | 1.7K | -15.1% | -1.4 pointsmoved from 1st to 2nd | |
| 3, moved from 2nd to 3rd | 13.7% | 1.7K | -14.4% | -1.3 pointsmoved from 2nd to 3rd | |
| 4, moved from 3rd to 4th | 13.3% | 1.6K | -15.6% | -1.5 pointsmoved from 3rd to 4th | |
| 5, held 5th | 11.2% | 1.4K | -2.9% | +0.4 points | |
| 6, moved from 7th to 6th | 7.3% | 890 | 0% | +0.5 pointsmoved from 7th to 6th | |
| 7, moved from 6th to 7th | 7.2% | 880 | -32.3% | -2.8 pointsmoved from 6th to 7th | |
| 8, moved from 9th to 8th | 4.9% | 600 | +1.7% | +0.4 pointsmoved from 9th to 8th | |
| 9, moved from 8th to 9th | 4% | 490 | -18.3% | -0.6 pointsmoved from 8th to 9th | |
| 10, held 10th | 2.7% | 330 | 0% | +0.2 points | |
| 11, held 11th | 2.7% | 330 | +22.2% | +0.6 points | |
| 12, held 12th | 1.7% | 210 | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 13, held 13th | 0.66% | 80 | -33.3% | -0.3 points |
16.5%
Moved from 4th to 1st. 2K estimated branded searches, +41.5% vs prior month. Share +5.6 points.
13.9%
Moved from 1st to 2nd. 1.7K estimated branded searches, -15.1% vs prior month. Share -1.4 points.
13.7%
Moved from 2nd to 3rd. 1.7K estimated branded searches, -14.4% vs prior month. Share -1.3 points.
13.3%
Moved from 3rd to 4th. 1.6K estimated branded searches, -15.6% vs prior month. Share -1.5 points.
11.2%
Held 5th. 1.4K estimated branded searches, -2.9% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.
7.3%
Moved from 7th to 6th. 890 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.5 points.
7.2%
Moved from 6th to 7th. 880 estimated branded searches, -32.3% vs prior month. Share -2.8 points.
4.9%
Moved from 9th to 8th. 600 estimated branded searches, +1.7% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.
4%
Moved from 8th to 9th. 490 estimated branded searches, -18.3% vs prior month. Share -0.6 points.
2.7%
Held 10th. 330 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
2.7%
Held 11th. 330 estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share +0.6 points.
1.7%
Held 12th. 210 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
0.66%
Held 13th. 80 estimated branded searches, -33.3% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
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How has branded search demand for Madison Recruitment changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Madison Recruitment in New Zealand fell from 2K to 1.7K.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Madison Recruitment’s share of searches among general professional recruitment in New Zealand decreased from 14.5% to 13.7%.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Madison Recruitment’s share of searches among general professional recruitment in New Zealand peaked at 19.8% in January 2026 and was lowest at 13.7% in October 2026.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand general professional recruitment in October 2026?
6 changes

In October 2026, Hunter Campbell overtook Enterprise Recruitment and 2 others to become the leader among general professional recruitment in New Zealand, with 16.5% of the searches.

In October 2026, Origin Talent gained share of searches among general professional recruitment in New Zealand, from 2.1% to 2.7%.

In October 2026, Consult Recruitment lost share of searches among general professional recruitment in New Zealand, from 10% to 7.2%.

In October 2026, Beyond Recruitment lost share of searches among general professional recruitment in New Zealand, from 14.8% to 13.3%.

In October 2026, Enterprise Recruitment lost share of searches among general professional recruitment in New Zealand, from 15.3% to 13.9%.

In October 2026, Madison Recruitment lost share of searches among general professional recruitment in New Zealand, from 15% to 13.7%.
How are Madison Recruitment’s branded searches counted?
5 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Madison 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.
- Madison Recruitment
- madison recruitment agency
- madison recruitment hamilton
- madison recruitment jobs
- madison recruitment tauranga
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Where does Madison Recruitment compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| General professional recruitment | 3rd of 13 | 13.7% | Shown above |
| Auckland recruitment agencies | 3rd of 9 | 10.7% | Show ranking |
| Christchurch recruitment agencies | 5th of 9 | 7.4% | Show ranking |
| Hamilton recruitment agencies | 4th of 8 | 6.4% | Show ranking |
| Wellington recruitment agencies | 4th of 9 | 12.1% | Show ranking |
| Tauranga recruitment agencies | 6th of 8 | 3% | Show ranking |

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