How popular isUnite Recruit?
In September 2026, people searched for Unite Recruit by name about 280 times in New Zealand, a 30% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 1.4% of all New Zealand trades and industrial recruitment searches, placing Unite Recruit eighth out of 13 brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about trades and industrial recruitment, Unite Recruit did not appear in any of the answers.
Unite Recruit is the eighth most searched of 13 competitors and not listed in any AI answer.
OneStaffShare of searches 42.5%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
TradestaffShare of searches 29.5%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
Trade AssistShare of searches 10%Mentioned in 2 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
Dynamix RecruitmentShare of searches 5.5%Mentioned in 0 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
Unite RecruitShare of searches 1.4%Mentioned in 0 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top trades and industrial recruitment in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Unite Recruit did not appear in any of the four answers.
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.
OneStaff3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Tradestaff3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Trade Assist2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers- Labourforce2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Techtrade Recruitment2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Tech 5 Recruitment1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Dynamix Recruitment0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Apex Recruitment0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Unite Recruit0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Lynx Recruitment0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
See every answer about trades and industrial recruitment
4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which industrial trades recruitment agency should I hire in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best industrial trades recruitment agencies in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best industrial trades recruitment agency in New Zealand for a construction project?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“industrial staffing agencies”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“industrial recruitment nz”
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 trades and industrial recruitment compete with Unite Recruit?
Share of searches by month for OneStaff, Tradestaff, Trade Assist, Dynamix Recruitment, Tech 5 Recruitment, Unite Recruit. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | OneStaff | Tradestaff | Trade Assist | Dynamix Recruitment | Tech 5 Recruitment | Labourforce | Apex Recruitment | Unite Recruit | Lynx Recruitment | Techtrade Recruitment | Advanced Personnel Recruitment | Personnel Touch | Mills Recruitment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 50% | 23.3% | 9% | 4.7% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.1% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 0.58% | 0.48% | 0.48% |
| Nov 2025 | 44.2% | 25.6% | 9.5% | 4.8% | 3.4% | 4.2% | 1.2% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1% | 0.52% | 0.52% | 0.43% |
| Dec 2025 | 46.6% | 23.2% | 9% | 6.5% | 2.5% | 5.7% | 1.1% | 1.4% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.45% | 0.52% | 0.26% |
| Jan 2026 | 44.9% | 27.3% | 10.4% | 5.1% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 2% | 0.71% | 0.56% | 0.61% | 0.86% |
| Feb 2026 | 48.5% | 23.8% | 9.3% | 3.9% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 1.7% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 0.76% | 0.92% | 0.92% |
| Mar 2026 | 45.3% | 26.5% | 8.6% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 0.69% | 0.93% | 1% |
| Apr 2026 | 46.3% | 26.3% | 6.6% | 5.3% | 3.5% | 2.3% | 2% | 1.6% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.54% | 0.89% | 0.84% |
| May 2026 | 47.8% | 27.5% | 7.2% | 4.5% | 3% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.56% | 0.97% | 0.86% |
| Jun 2026 | 49% | 27.8% | 5.8% | 4.6% | 3% | 1.6% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.72% | 0.77% | 0.46% |
| Jul 2026 | 45.6% | 30.8% | 6.2% | 4.2% | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 1.8% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.85% | 0.63% |
| Aug 2026 | 43.5% | 30.3% | 8.3% | 5% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.78% | 1.1% | 0.62% |
| Sep 2026 | 42.5% | 29.5% | 10% | 5.5% | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.93% | 0.82% | 0.6% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 42.5% | 7.8K | +0.13% | -1 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 29.5% | 5.4K | 0% | -0.8 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 10% | 1.8K | +23.6% | +1.7 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 5.5% | 1K | +13.5% | +0.5 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 3.2% | 590 | +22.9% | +0.5 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 1.7% | 320 | 0% | 0 points | |
| 7, moved from 8th to 7th | 1.4% | 260 | -3.7% | -0.1 pointsmoved from 8th to 7th | |
| 8, moved from 7th to 8th | 1.4% | 260 | -18.8% | -0.4 pointsmoved from 7th to 8th | |
| 9, held 9th | 1.2% | 220 | -18.5% | -0.3 points | |
| 10, held 10th | 1.1% | 210 | 0% | 0 points | |
| 11, moved from 12th to 11th | 0.93% | 170 | +21.4% | +0.1 pointsmoved from 12th to 11th | |
| 12, moved from 11th to 12th | 0.82% | 150 | -21.1% | -0.2 pointsmoved from 11th to 12th | |
| 13, held 13th | 0.6% | 110 | 0% | 0 points |
1.
OneStaff42.5%
Held 1st. 7.8K estimated branded searches, +0.13% vs prior month. Share -1 points.
29.5%
Held 2nd. 5.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.8 points.
10%
Held 3rd. 1.8K estimated branded searches, +23.6% vs prior month. Share +1.7 points.
5.5%
Held 4th. 1K estimated branded searches, +13.5% vs prior month. Share +0.5 points.
3.2%
Held 5th. 590 estimated branded searches, +22.9% vs prior month. Share +0.5 points.
1.7%
Held 6th. 320 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
1.4%
Moved from 8th to 7th. 260 estimated branded searches, -3.7% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
1.4%
Moved from 7th to 8th. 260 estimated branded searches, -18.8% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.
1.2%
Held 9th. 220 estimated branded searches, -18.5% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
1.1%
Held 10th. 210 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
11.
Advanced Personnel Recruitment0.93%
Moved from 12th to 11th. 170 estimated branded searches, +21.4% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
0.82%
Moved from 11th to 12th. 150 estimated branded searches, -21.1% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
0.6%
Held 13th. 110 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
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Every comparison with Unite Recruit
12 comparisons
- Apex Recruitment vs Unite Recruit
- Dynamix Recruitment vs Unite Recruit
- Labourforce vs Unite Recruit
- OneStaff vs Unite Recruit
- Tech 5 Recruitment vs Unite Recruit
- Trade Assist vs Unite Recruit
- Tradestaff vs Unite Recruit
- Lynx Recruitment vs Unite Recruit
- Techtrade Recruitment vs Unite Recruit
- Advanced Personnel Recruitment vs Unite Recruit
- Personnel Touch vs Unite Recruit
- Mills Recruitment vs Unite Recruit
How has branded search demand for Unite Recruit changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Unite Recruit in New Zealand fell from 400 to 280.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Unite Recruit’s share of searches among trades and industrial recruitment in New Zealand decreased from 2.1% to 1.4%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Unite Recruit fell from 7th to 8th among trades and industrial recruitment in New Zealand.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand trades and industrial recruitment in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Trade Assist gained share of searches among trades and industrial recruitment in New Zealand, from 8.3% to 10%.

In September 2026, Tech 5 Recruitment gained share of searches among trades and industrial recruitment in New Zealand, from 2.7% to 3.2%.

In September 2026, Dynamix Recruitment gained share of searches among trades and industrial recruitment in New Zealand, from 5% to 5.5%.

In September 2026, OneStaff lost share of searches among trades and industrial recruitment in New Zealand, from 43.5% to 42.5%.

In September 2026, Tradestaff lost share of searches among trades and industrial recruitment in New Zealand, from 30.3% to 29.5%.

In September 2026, Advanced Personnel Recruitment rose from 12th to 11th among trades and industrial recruitment in New Zealand.
How are Unite Recruit’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Unite Recruit’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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