How popular isTrade Assist in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 1.7K branded searches for Trade Assist in New Zealand which is down 10.2% over the last 11 months. Trade Assist holds 7.4% estimated Share of Search among New Zealand hastings recruitment agencies and is ranked 4th of 5 competitors for search popularity.
OneStaff44.7%
Adecco29.1%
AWF17.9%
Trade Assist7.4%
Populous People0.76%
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Which hastings recruitment agencies compete with Trade Assist?
Share of Search by month for OneStaff, Adecco, AWF, Trade Assist. The figures are in the table below the chart.
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| Month | OneStaff | Adecco | AWF | Trade Assist | Populous People |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 47.7% | 25.5% | 18% | 7.5% | 1.3% |
| Nov 2025 | 45.1% | 24.6% | 20.7% | 8.6% | 0.99% |
| Dec 2025 | 47.4% | 27.8% | 15.4% | 8.2% | 1.1% |
| Jan 2026 | 45.5% | 27.5% | 17.1% | 9.1% | 0.83% |
| Feb 2026 | 47.4% | 26.2% | 18% | 7.7% | 0.69% |
| Mar 2026 | 43.4% | 29% | 19.9% | 7.2% | 0.63% |
| Apr 2026 | 44.4% | 29% | 19.8% | 5.6% | 1.2% |
| May 2026 | 47.2% | 27.9% | 17.8% | 6.3% | 0.84% |
| Jun 2026 | 47.9% | 28% | 17.9% | 5.2% | 1% |
| Jul 2026 | 44% | 29.9% | 20% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| Aug 2026 | 44.7% | 29.1% | 17.9% | 7.4% | 0.76% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 44.7% | 10.1K | -1.8% | +0.7 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 29.1% | 6.6K | -5.7% | -0.7 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 17.9% | 4K | -13.1% | -2 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 7.4% | 1.7K | +35.8% | +2.1 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.76% | 170 | -19% | -0.1 points |
1.
OneStaff44.7%
held 1st · 10.1K estimated branded searches · -1.8% vs prior month · +0.7 points
2.
Adecco29.1%
held 2nd · 6.6K estimated branded searches · -5.7% vs prior month · -0.7 points
3.
AWF17.9%
held 3rd · 4K estimated branded searches · -13.1% vs prior month · -2 points
7.4%
held 4th · 1.7K estimated branded searches · +35.8% vs prior month · +2.1 points
0.76%
held 5th · 170 estimated branded searches · -19% vs prior month · -0.1 points
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How has branded search demand for Trade Assist changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Trade Assist in New Zealand fell from 1.9K to 1.7K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Trade Assist’s estimated Share of Search among hastings recruitment agencies in New Zealand peaked at 9.1% in January 2026 and was lowest at 5.2% in June 2026.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand hastings recruitment agencies in August 2026?
5 changes

In August 2026, Trade Assist gained estimated Share of Search among hastings recruitment agencies in New Zealand, from 5.3% to 7.4%.

In August 2026, OneStaff gained estimated Share of Search among hastings recruitment agencies in New Zealand, from 44% to 44.7%.

In August 2026, AWF lost estimated Share of Search among hastings recruitment agencies in New Zealand, from 20% to 17.9%.

In August 2026, Adecco lost estimated Share of Search among hastings recruitment agencies in New Zealand, from 29.9% to 29.1%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Populous People in New Zealand fell 46.9% over 11 measured months, from 320 to 170 in August 2026.
Which masterton recruitment agencies compete with Trade Assist?
Share of Search by month for OneStaff, Madison Recruitment, Trade Assist, Drake. The figures are in the table below the chart.
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| Month | OneStaff | Madison Recruitment | Trade Assist | Drake |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 67.8% | 13.8% | 10.6% | 7.8% |
| Nov 2025 | 66.4% | 13.5% | 12.7% | 7.4% |
| Dec 2025 | 65.5% | 15.2% | 11.3% | 8.1% |
| Jan 2026 | 61.6% | 16.6% | 12.3% | 9.5% |
| Feb 2026 | 64.1% | 17.1% | 10.5% | 8.3% |
| Mar 2026 | 64.3% | 16.5% | 10.6% | 8.6% |
| Apr 2026 | 66% | 16.4% | 8.4% | 9.3% |
| May 2026 | 67.5% | 14.9% | 8.9% | 8.7% |
| Jun 2026 | 69.5% | 15% | 7.6% | 8% |
| Jul 2026 | 67% | 16.3% | 8% | 8.7% |
| Aug 2026 | 64.6% | 15.3% | 10.7% | 9.4% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 64.6% | 10.1K | -1.8% | -2.4 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 15.3% | 2.4K | -4% | -1 points | |
| 3, moved from 4th to 3rd | 10.7% | 1.7K | +35.8% | +2.7 pointsmoved from 4th to 3rd | |
| 4, moved from 3rd to 4th | 9.4% | 1.5K | +10.5% | +0.7 pointsmoved from 3rd to 4th |
1.
OneStaff64.6%
held 1st · 10.1K estimated branded searches · -1.8% vs prior month · -2.4 points
15.3%
held 2nd · 2.4K estimated branded searches · -4% vs prior month · -1 points
10.7%
moved from 4th to 3rd · 1.7K estimated branded searches · +35.8% vs prior month · +2.7 points
4.
Drake9.4%
moved from 3rd to 4th · 1.5K estimated branded searches · +10.5% vs prior month · +0.7 points
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How has branded search demand for Trade Assist changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
1 finding
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Trade Assist’s estimated Share of Search among masterton recruitment agencies in New Zealand peaked at 12.7% in November 2025 and was lowest at 7.6% in June 2026.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand masterton recruitment agencies in August 2026?
4 changes

In August 2026, Trade Assist overtook Drake to rank 3rd among masterton recruitment agencies in New Zealand, at 10.7%.

In August 2026, Drake gained estimated Share of Search among masterton recruitment agencies in New Zealand, from 8.7% to 9.4%.

In August 2026, OneStaff lost estimated Share of Search among masterton recruitment agencies in New Zealand, from 67% to 64.6%.

In August 2026, Madison Recruitment lost estimated Share of Search among masterton recruitment agencies in New Zealand, from 16.3% to 15.3%.
Which trades and industrial recruitment compete with Trade Assist?
Share of Search by month for OneStaff, Trade Assist, Dynamix Recruitment, Unite Recruit, Advanced Personnel Recruitment, Tech 5 Recruitment. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | OneStaff | Trade Assist | Dynamix Recruitment | Unite Recruit | Advanced Personnel Recruitment | Tech 5 Recruitment | Apex Recruitment | Lynx Recruitment | Techtrade Recruitment | Personnel Touch | Mills Recruitment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 66.9% | 10.4% | 5% | 4.4% | 3.7% | 3.3% | 1.5% | 2.8% | 0.96% | 0.51% | 0.51% |
| Nov 2025 | 63.4% | 12.1% | 5.4% | 5.3% | 3.7% | 3.9% | 1.4% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 0.59% | 0.48% |
| Dec 2025 | 65.9% | 11.4% | 7.3% | 3.2% | 4.3% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.58% | 0.29% |
| Jan 2026 | 65.1% | 13.1% | 5.7% | 3% | 4.3% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 2.3% | 0.79% | 0.68% | 0.96% |
| Feb 2026 | 66.7% | 10.9% | 4.2% | 3.8% | 4.5% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.97% | 0.97% |
| Mar 2026 | 64% | 10.6% | 4.9% | 3.7% | 4.5% | 3.2% | 1.8% | 3.3% | 1.8% | 1% | 1.2% |
| Apr 2026 | 65.6% | 8.3% | 5.9% | 3.5% | 4.2% | 3.9% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1% | 0.93% |
| May 2026 | 67.7% | 9% | 5.1% | 3.1% | 4.5% | 3.4% | 1.8% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.97% |
| Jun 2026 | 69.7% | 7.6% | 5.2% | 3.2% | 4.1% | 3.4% | 2% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.88% | 0.53% |
| Jul 2026 | 67.4% | 8.1% | 4.8% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 3.9% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.99% | 0.72% |
| Aug 2026 | 64.8% | 10.7% | 5.7% | 4.5% | 4.4% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.71% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 64.8% | 10.1K | -1.8% | -2.6 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 10.7% | 1.7K | +35.8% | +2.7 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 5.7% | 890 | +21.9% | +0.9 points | |
| 4, moved from 5th to 4th | 4.5% | 700 | +2.9% | 0 pointsmoved from 5th to 4th | |
| 5, moved from 4th to 5th | 4.4% | 690 | 0% | -0.1 pointsmoved from 4th to 5th | |
| 6, held 6th | 3.1% | 480 | -18.6% | -0.8 points | |
| 7, moved from 9th to 7th | 1.7% | 270 | +42.1% | +0.5 pointsmoved from 9th to 7th | |
| 8, moved from 7th to 8th | 1.7% | 270 | -18.2% | -0.4 pointsmoved from 7th to 8th | |
| 9, moved from 8th to 9th | 1.4% | 210 | -19.2% | -0.4 pointsmoved from 8th to 9th | |
| 10, held 10th | 1.2% | 190 | +26.7% | +0.2 points | |
| 11, held 11th | 0.71% | 110 | 0% | 0 points |
1.
OneStaff64.8%
held 1st · 10.1K estimated branded searches · -1.8% vs prior month · -2.6 points
10.7%
held 2nd · 1.7K estimated branded searches · +35.8% vs prior month · +2.7 points
5.7%
held 3rd · 890 estimated branded searches · +21.9% vs prior month · +0.9 points
4.5%
moved from 5th to 4th · 700 estimated branded searches · +2.9% vs prior month · 0 points
moved from 4th to 5th · 690 estimated branded searches · 0% vs prior month · -0.1 points
3.1%
held 6th · 480 estimated branded searches · -18.6% vs prior month · -0.8 points
1.7%
moved from 9th to 7th · 270 estimated branded searches · +42.1% vs prior month · +0.5 points
1.7%
moved from 7th to 8th · 270 estimated branded searches · -18.2% vs prior month · -0.4 points
1.4%
moved from 8th to 9th · 210 estimated branded searches · -19.2% vs prior month · -0.4 points
1.2%
held 10th · 190 estimated branded searches · +26.7% vs prior month · +0.2 points
0.71%
held 11th · 110 estimated branded searches · 0% vs prior month · 0 points
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How has branded search demand for Trade Assist changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
1 finding
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Trade Assist’s estimated Share of Search among trades and industrial recruitment in New Zealand peaked at 13.1% in January 2026 and was lowest at 7.6% in June 2026.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand trades and industrial recruitment in August 2026?
6 changes

In August 2026, Trade Assist gained estimated Share of Search among trades and industrial recruitment in New Zealand, from 8.1% to 10.7%.

In August 2026, Dynamix Recruitment gained estimated Share of Search among trades and industrial recruitment in New Zealand, from 4.8% to 5.7%.

In August 2026, OneStaff lost estimated Share of Search among trades and industrial recruitment in New Zealand, from 67.4% to 64.8%.

In August 2026, Tech 5 Recruitment lost estimated Share of Search among trades and industrial recruitment in New Zealand, from 3.9% to 3.1%.

Unite Recruit’s estimated Share of Search among trades and industrial recruitment in New Zealand has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 3.1% to 4.5% in August 2026.

In August 2026, Apex Recruitment rose from 9th to 7th among trades and industrial recruitment in New Zealand.
How is Trade Assist measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Trade Assist’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.
7 branded search terms
- Trade Assist
- trade assist hastings
- trade assist jobs
- trade assist new zealand
- trade assist nz
- trade assist recruitment
- tradeassist
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