How popular isThe Recruitment Network?
In September 2026, people searched for The Recruitment Network by name about 1,610 times in New Zealand, a 59.4% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 21.4% of all New Zealand hospitality recruitment agency searches, placing The Recruitment Network second out of six agencies. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about hospitality recruitment agencies, The Recruitment Network appeared in one of the five answers.
The Recruitment Network is the second most searched of 6 competitors and not listed in any AI answer.
SidekickerShare of searches 73.4%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
The Recruitment NetworkShare of searches 21.4%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
Providore RecruitmentShare of searches 3.5%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
Buzz RecruitmentShare of searches 0.93%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
Hospoworld ResourcingShare of searches 0.66%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
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Top hospitality recruitment agencies in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, The Recruitment Network was mentioned in one out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in one of the two Google AI Overviews.
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.
- Hospoworld Resourcing3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Hospo HR3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Sidekicker2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Providore Recruitment2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- The Recruitment Network1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Buzz Recruitment1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which hospitality recruitment agency should I hire in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best hospitality recruitment agencies in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best hospitality recruitment agency in New Zealand for hospitality staff?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“hospitality recruitment agencies nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“chef recruitment nz”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 20, 2026.
Which hospitality recruitment agencies compete with The Recruitment Network?
Share of searches by month for Sidekicker, The Recruitment Network, Providore Recruitment. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Sidekicker | The Recruitment Network | Providore Recruitment | Buzz Recruitment | Hospoworld Resourcing | Hospo HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 82.2% | 10.1% | 3.2% | 3.3% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Nov 2025 | 84.5% | 11.1% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.62% | 0.07% |
| Dec 2025 | 80.8% | 12.1% | 3.8% | 1.2% | 2% | 0.12% |
| Jan 2026 | 79.3% | 14.6% | 3.8% | 1.2% | 1% | 0.14% |
| Feb 2026 | 69.8% | 24.4% | 3.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.13% |
| Mar 2026 | 81.1% | 15.4% | 2.1% | 0.97% | 0.32% | 0.16% |
| Apr 2026 | 80.2% | 15.7% | 2.5% | 0.98% | 0.49% | 0.1% |
| May 2026 | 69.9% | 25.3% | 2.7% | 1% | 0.94% | 0.1% |
| Jun 2026 | 71% | 24.7% | 2.7% | 0.91% | 0.52% | 0.13% |
| Jul 2026 | 73.6% | 21.7% | 3.5% | 0.67% | 0.4% | 0.13% |
| Aug 2026 | 73.3% | 21.5% | 3.5% | 0.93% | 0.67% | 0.13% |
| Sep 2026 | 73.4% | 21.4% | 3.5% | 0.93% | 0.66% | 0.13% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 73.4% | 5.5K | +0.36% | +0.1 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 21.4% | 1.6K | 0% | -0.1 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 3.5% | 260 | 0% | 0 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 0.93% | 70 | 0% | 0 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.66% | 50 | 0% | 0 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.13% | 10 | 0% | 0 points |
73.4%
Held 1st. 5.5K estimated branded searches, +0.36% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
21.4%
Held 2nd. 1.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
3.5%
Held 3rd. 260 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
0.93%
Held 4th. 70 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
0.66%
Held 5th. 50 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
6.
Hospo HR0.13%
Held 6th. 10 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare popularity between The Recruitment Network and its closest rivals
- The Recruitment Network vs Sidekicker: compare popularity
- The Recruitment Network vs Providore Recruitment: compare popularity
- The Recruitment Network vs Buzz Recruitment: compare popularity
- The Recruitment Network vs Hospoworld Resourcing: compare popularity
- The Recruitment Network vs Hospo HR: compare popularity
- Compare The Recruitment Network with any brand
Every comparison with The Recruitment Network
4 comparisons
How has branded search demand for The Recruitment Network changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for The Recruitment Network in New Zealand rose from 1K to 1.6K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, The Recruitment Network’s share of searches among hospitality recruitment agencies in New Zealand increased from 10.1% to 21.4%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, The Recruitment Network’s share of searches among hospitality recruitment agencies in New Zealand peaked at 25.3% in May 2026 and was lowest at 10.1% in October 2025.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand hospitality recruitment agencies in September 2026?
5 changes
The Recruitment Network’s share of searches among hospitality recruitment agencies in New Zealand has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 24.7% to 21.4% in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Buzz Recruitment in New Zealand fell 78.8% over 12 measured months, from 330 to 70 in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Hospoworld Resourcing in New Zealand fell 54.5% over 12 measured months, from 110 to 50 in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Sidekicker in New Zealand fell 32.7% over 12 measured months, from 8.2K to 5.5K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Providore Recruitment in New Zealand fell 18.8% over 12 measured months, from 320 to 260 in September 2026.
How are The Recruitment Network’s branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using The Recruitment Network’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.
- The Recruitment Network
- the recruitment network jobs
- the recruitment network vacancies
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