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How popular isRandstad?

In September 2026, people searched for Randstad by name about 1,800 times in New Zealand, a 41.2% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 6.7% of all New Zealand Auckland recruitment agency searches, placing Randstad sixth out of nine agencies. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Auckland recruitment agencies, Randstad did not appear in any of the answers.

Search and AI answers in September 2026

Randstad is the sixth most searched of 9 competitors and not listed in any AI answer.

  1. CoverstaffShare of searches 38.8%Mentioned in 0 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
  2. HirestaffShare of searches 15.4%Mentioned in 2 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
  3. Madison RecruitmentShare of searches 9.8%Mentioned in 0 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
  4. Tribe RecruitmentShare of searches 9.6%Mentioned in 2 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
  5. RandstadShare of searches 6.7%Mentioned in 0 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –

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Top Auckland recruitment agencies in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions, Randstad did not appear in any of the three answers.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Tribe Recruitment1st
  2. Frog Recruitment2nd
  3. 84 Recruitment3rd
  4. Hirestaff4th
  5. Hays5th
  6. Coverstaff–
  7. Madison Recruitment–
  8. Alpha Recruitment–
  9. Randstad–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

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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 Auckland recruitment agencies compete with Randstad?

Randstad against Auckland recruitment agencies in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for Coverstaff, Hirestaff, Madison Recruitment, Tribe Recruitment, Alpha Recruitment, Randstad, Hays, Frog Recruitment, 84 Recruitment. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthCoverstaffHirestaffMadison RecruitmentTribe RecruitmentAlpha RecruitmentRandstadHaysFrog Recruitment84 Recruitment
Oct 202542.8%8.9%9.1%14.2%5.7%10%5.2%2.3%1.9%
Nov 202543.2%13%8.3%13%5.3%4.9%5.9%3.2%3.2%
Dec 202542.8%12.2%10.9%12.2%6.3%5.1%5.8%2.6%2.1%
Jan 202643%12.9%13%10.5%5.2%4.3%5.9%3.1%2.1%
Feb 202639.9%14.8%12.2%9.2%6.1%4.7%6.6%3%3.6%
Mar 202639.1%10.5%13.1%10.5%7.8%5.4%7.2%3.2%3.2%
Apr 202639.1%11.8%9.2%11.8%8.7%6.5%6.6%3.5%2.9%
May 202638.9%14.4%11.9%9%8.5%5.3%5.4%4.3%2.3%
Jun 202640.1%14.8%9.5%9.3%8.7%4.6%5.6%4.5%3%
Jul 202639.6%14.7%12.1%9.2%7.2%6.3%4.4%3.6%2.9%
Aug 202641.7%13.8%8.8%11.2%6.7%6.1%4.2%4.1%3.4%
Sep 202638.8%15.4%9.8%9.6%7.6%6.7%5.8%3.8%2.5%

  1. 1.Coverstaff

    38.8%

    Held 1st. 4K estimated branded searches, -16.6% vs prior month. Share -2.9 points.

  2. 2.Hirestaff

    15.4%

    Held 2nd. 1.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1.6 points.

  3. 3.Madison Recruitment

    9.8%

    Moved from 4th to 3rd. 1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1 points.

  4. 4.Tribe Recruitment

    9.6%

    Moved from 3rd to 4th. 1K estimated branded searches, -23.1% vs prior month. Share -1.6 points.

  5. 5.Alpha Recruitment

    7.6%

    Held 5th. 790 estimated branded searches, +2.6% vs prior month. Share +1 points.

  6. 6.Randstad

    6.7%

    Held 6th. 690 estimated branded searches, -1.4% vs prior month. Share +0.6 points.

  7. 7.Hays

    5.8%

    Held 7th. 600 estimated branded searches, +22.4% vs prior month. Share +1.6 points.

  8. 8.Frog Recruitment

    3.8%

    Held 8th. 390 estimated branded searches, -18.8% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.

  9. 9.84 Recruitment

    2.5%

    Held 9th. 260 estimated branded searches, -33.3% vs prior month. Share -0.9 points.

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How has branded search demand for Randstad changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?

4 findings
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Randstad in New Zealand fell from 3.1K to 1.8K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Randstad’s share of searches among Auckland recruitment agencies in New Zealand decreased from 10% to 6.7%.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Randstad’s share of searches among Auckland recruitment agencies in New Zealand peaked at 10% in October 2025 and was lowest at 4.3% in January 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Randstad fell from 3rd to 6th among Auckland recruitment agencies in New Zealand.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand Auckland recruitment agencies in September 2026?

6 changes

  1. In September 2026, Madison Recruitment overtook Tribe Recruitment to rank 3rd among Auckland recruitment agencies in New Zealand, with 9.8% of the searches.

  2. In September 2026, Hirestaff gained share of searches among Auckland recruitment agencies in New Zealand, from 13.8% to 15.4%.

  3. In September 2026, Hays gained share of searches among Auckland recruitment agencies in New Zealand, from 4.2% to 5.8%.

  4. In September 2026, Alpha Recruitment gained share of searches among Auckland recruitment agencies in New Zealand, from 6.7% to 7.6%.

  5. In September 2026, Randstad gained share of searches among Auckland recruitment agencies in New Zealand, from 6.1% to 6.7%.

  6. In September 2026, Coverstaff lost share of searches among Auckland recruitment agencies in New Zealand, from 41.7% to 38.8%.

How are Randstad’s branded searches counted?

9 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Randstad’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.

  • randstad
  • randstad accounting
  • randstad agency
  • randstad company
  • randstad executive search
  • randstad positions
  • randstad recruitment
  • randstad services
  • randstad temp agency

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How the Brand Demand Index is measured

Where does Randstad compete?

Randstad is ranked in two competitor sets. Each share is worked out among that set's brands, so it differs from set to set.
Competitor setRankShare of searchesRanking
Temp staffing agencies5th of 136.1%Show ranking
Auckland recruitment agencies6th of 96.7%Shown above
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