How popular isPN Personnel?
In September 2026, people searched for PN Personnel by name about 540 times in New Zealand, an 8% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 24.3% of all New Zealand Palmerston North recruitment agency searches, placing PN Personnel first out of seven agencies. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Palmerston North recruitment agencies, PN Personnel appeared in all answers and was the most recommended of the seven.
PN Personnel is the most searched of 7 competitors and the most recommended in AI answers.
PN PersonnelShare of searches 24.3%Mentioned in 4 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
OneStaffShare of searches 23.5%Mentioned in 4 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
AdeccoShare of searches 20%Mentioned in 2 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
CoverstaffShare of searches 16.5%Mentioned in 1 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
ALHShare of searches 7%Mentioned in 0 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top Palmerston North recruitment agencies in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, PN Personnel appeared in all four answers. PN Personnel is the most recommended of the seven.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
- PN Personnel1st
Action Personnel2nd- OneStaff3rd
- Adecco4th
Drake4th- Coverstaff–
- ALH–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- PN Personnel4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- OneStaff4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- Action Personnel4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- Adecco2 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- Drake2 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- Coverstaff1 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- ALH0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
See every answer about Palmerston North recruitment agencies
4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which recruitment agency should I hire in Palmerston North, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best recruitment agencies in Palmerston North, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best recruitment agency in Palmerston North, New Zealand for a new employee?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“recruitment agencies palmerston north”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“recruiters palmerston north”
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 21, 2026.
Which Palmerston North recruitment agencies compete with PN Personnel?
Share of searches by month for PN Personnel, OneStaff, Adecco, Coverstaff, ALH, Action Personnel, Drake. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | PN Personnel | OneStaff | Adecco | Coverstaff | ALH | Action Personnel | Drake |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 18% | 29.3% | 20.7% | 13.3% | 6.7% | 6% | 6% |
| Nov 2025 | 20.9% | 30.9% | 17.3% | 14.4% | 5% | 6.5% | 5% |
| Dec 2025 | 20% | 36.8% | 11.6% | 11.6% | 5.3% | 7.4% | 7.4% |
| Jan 2026 | 16.8% | 31.5% | 17.5% | 18.2% | 4.9% | 7.7% | 3.5% |
| Feb 2026 | 19.1% | 33.6% | 14.5% | 17.6% | 3.8% | 6.9% | 4.6% |
| Mar 2026 | 18.9% | 32.1% | 13.8% | 15.7% | 5.7% | 8.8% | 5% |
| Apr 2026 | 24.7% | 24.7% | 15.1% | 18.5% | 5.5% | 7.5% | 4.1% |
| May 2026 | 22% | 26% | 18.1% | 15% | 6.3% | 8.7% | 3.9% |
| Jun 2026 | 20.7% | 24.4% | 20.7% | 20% | 4.4% | 6.7% | 3% |
| Jul 2026 | 24.5% | 22.4% | 21.1% | 17% | 4.8% | 6.1% | 4.1% |
| Aug 2026 | 25.8% | 22.6% | 17% | 18.2% | 6.3% | 6.9% | 3.1% |
| Sep 2026 | 24.3% | 23.5% | 20% | 16.5% | 7% | 4.3% | 4.3% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 24.3% | 280 | -31.7% | -1.4 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 23.5% | 270 | -25% | +0.8 points | |
| 3, moved from 4th to 3rd | 20% | 230 | -14.8% | +3 pointsmoved from 4th to 3rd | |
| 4, moved from 3rd to 4th | 16.5% | 190 | -34.5% | -1.7 pointsmoved from 3rd to 4th | |
| 5, moved from 6th to 5th | 7% | 80 | -20% | +0.7 pointsmoved from 6th to 5th | |
| 6, moved from 5th to 6th | 4.3% | 50 | -54.5% | -2.6 pointsmoved from 5th to 6th | |
| 7, held 7th | 4.3% | 50 | 0% | +1.2 points |
24.3%
Held 1st. 280 estimated branded searches, -31.7% vs prior month. Share -1.4 points.
2.
OneStaff23.5%
Held 2nd. 270 estimated branded searches, -25% vs prior month. Share +0.8 points.
3.
Adecco20%
Moved from 4th to 3rd. 230 estimated branded searches, -14.8% vs prior month. Share +3 points.
16.5%
Moved from 3rd to 4th. 190 estimated branded searches, -34.5% vs prior month. Share -1.7 points.
5.
ALH7%
Moved from 6th to 5th. 80 estimated branded searches, -20% vs prior month. Share +0.7 points.
4.3%
Moved from 5th to 6th. 50 estimated branded searches, -54.5% vs prior month. Share -2.6 points.
7.
Drake4.3%
Held 7th. 50 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1.2 points.
Compare popularity between PN Personnel and its closest rivals
Every comparison with PN Personnel
6 comparisons
How has branded search demand for PN Personnel changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for PN Personnel in New Zealand rose from 500 to 540.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, PN Personnel’s share of searches among Palmerston North recruitment agencies in New Zealand increased from 18% to 24.3%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, PN Personnel’s share of searches among Palmerston North recruitment agencies in New Zealand peaked at 25.8% in August 2026 and was lowest at 16.8% in January 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, PN Personnel rose from 3rd to 1st among Palmerston North recruitment agencies in New Zealand.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand Palmerston North recruitment agencies in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, Adecco overtook Coverstaff to rank 3rd among Palmerston North recruitment agencies in New Zealand, with 20% of the searches.
In September 2026, ALH overtook Action Personnel to rank 5th among Palmerston North recruitment agencies in New Zealand, with 7% of the searches.
In September 2026, Drake gained share of searches among Palmerston North recruitment agencies in New Zealand, from 3.1% to 4.3%.
In September 2026, OneStaff gained share of searches among Palmerston North recruitment agencies in New Zealand, from 22.6% to 23.5%.
In September 2026, Action Personnel lost share of searches among Palmerston North recruitment agencies in New Zealand, from 6.9% to 4.3%.
In September 2026, Coverstaff lost share of searches among Palmerston North recruitment agencies in New Zealand, from 18.2% to 16.5%.
How are PN Personnel’s branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using PN Personnel’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.
- pn personnel
- pn personnel recruitment
- pnpersonnel
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Where does PN Personnel compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmerston North recruitment agencies | 1st of 7 | 24.3% | Shown above |
| Whanganui recruitment agencies | 5th of 5 | 2.9% | Show ranking |
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