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 2.9% of all New Zealand Whanganui recruitment agency searches, placing PN Personnel fifth out of five agencies. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Whanganui recruitment agencies, PN Personnel appeared in two of the five answers and was the third most recommended of the five.
PN Personnel is the fifth most searched of 5 competitors and the third most recommended in AI answers.
AWFShare of searches 47.1%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
WorkbridgeShare of searches 23.5%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th- Outsourced PersonnelShare of searches 17.6%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
AdeccoShare of searches 8.8%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
PN PersonnelShare of searches 2.9%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
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Top Whanganui recruitment agencies in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, PN Personnel was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. PN Personnel is the third most recommended of the five.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
- Outsourced Personnel1st
- AWF2nd
- PN Personnel3rd
- Adecco4th
- Workbridge5th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- AWF5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Outsourced Personnel4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Workbridge3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Adecco3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- PN Personnel2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about Whanganui recruitment agencies
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which recruitment agency should I hire in Whanganui, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best recruitment agencies in Whanganui, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best recruitment agency in Whanganui, New Zealand for new staff?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“recruitment agencies whanganui”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best recruitment agency whanganui”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Which Whanganui recruitment agencies compete with PN Personnel?
Share of searches by month for AWF, Workbridge, Outsourced Personnel, Adecco, PN Personnel. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | AWF | Workbridge | Outsourced Personnel | Adecco | PN Personnel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 51.4% | 25.7% | 14.3% | 8.6% | 0% |
| Nov 2025 | 64.3% | 19% | 11.9% | 4.8% | 0% |
| Dec 2025 | 53.3% | 26.7% | 16.7% | 3.3% | 0% |
| Jan 2026 | 51.7% | 27.6% | 17.2% | 3.4% | 0% |
| Feb 2026 | 67.6% | 18.9% | 8.1% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Mar 2026 | 58.5% | 22% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 0% |
| Apr 2026 | 45.8% | 33.3% | 12.5% | 8.3% | 0% |
| May 2026 | 48.5% | 30.3% | 15.2% | 3% | 3% |
| Jun 2026 | 57.1% | 25.7% | 11.4% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| Jul 2026 | 46.4% | 32.1% | 14.3% | 7.1% | 0% |
| Aug 2026 | 58.5% | 22% | 14.6% | 4.9% | 0% |
| Sep 2026 | 47.1% | 23.5% | 17.6% | 8.8% | 2.9% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 47.1% | 160 | -33.3% | -11.5 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 23.5% | 80 | -11.1% | +1.6 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 17.6% | 60 | 0% | +3 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 8.8% | 30 | +50% | +3.9 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 2.9% | 10 | — | +2.9 points |
1.
AWF47.1%
Held 1st. 160 estimated branded searches, -33.3% vs prior month. Share -11.5 points.
23.5%
Held 2nd. 80 estimated branded searches, -11.1% vs prior month. Share +1.6 points.
17.6%
Held 3rd. 60 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +3 points.
4.
Adecco8.8%
Held 4th. 30 estimated branded searches, +50% vs prior month. Share +3.9 points.
2.9%
Held 5th. 10 estimated branded searches, — vs prior month. Share +2.9 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?
3 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 Whanganui recruitment agencies in New Zealand increased from 0% to 2.9%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, PN Personnel’s share of searches among Whanganui recruitment agencies in New Zealand peaked at 3% in May 2026 and was lowest at 0% in October 2025.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand Whanganui recruitment agencies in September 2026?
5 changes
In September 2026, Adecco gained share of searches among Whanganui recruitment agencies in New Zealand, from 4.9% to 8.8%.
In September 2026, Outsourced Personnel gained share of searches among Whanganui recruitment agencies in New Zealand, from 14.6% to 17.6%.
In September 2026, PN Personnel gained share of searches among Whanganui recruitment agencies in New Zealand, from 0% to 2.9%.
In September 2026, Workbridge gained share of searches among Whanganui recruitment agencies in New Zealand, from 22% to 23.5%.
In September 2026, AWF lost share of searches among Whanganui recruitment agencies in New Zealand, from 58.5% to 47.1%.
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% | Show ranking |
| Whanganui recruitment agencies | 5th of 5 | 2.9% | Shown above |
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