General Professional Recruitmentin New Zealand
Generalist and multi-discipline professional recruitment agencies.
In August 2026, Hunter Campbell held 23.9% estimated Share of Search among general professional recruitment.
- Highest Share of Search
- 23.9%Hunter Campbell, August 2026
- Lead over 2nd
- 5.5 pointsHunter Campbell over Madison Recruitment
- Estimated monthly branded searches
- 10.4Kacross 10 measured brands
- Brands compared
- 10in New Zealand
Share of SearchLeaderboard
Each brand’s estimated Share of Search among general professional recruitment in Aug 2026.
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, moved from 3rd to 1st | 23.9% | 2.5K | +45.6% | +6.3 pointsmoved from 3rd to 1st | |
| 2, moved from 1st to 2nd | 18.5% | 1.9K | 0% | -1.4 pointsmoved from 1st to 2nd | |
| 3, moved from 4th to 3rd | 15.6% | 1.6K | +0.62% | -1.1 pointsmoved from 4th to 3rd | |
| 4, moved from 2nd to 4th | 13.7% | 1.4K | -17.4% | -4.1 pointsmoved from 2nd to 4th | |
| 5, held 5th | 8.6% | 890 | -1.1% | -0.7 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 7% | 730 | +21.7% | +0.8 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 5.8% | 600 | +1.7% | -0.3 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 3.2% | 330 | 0% | -0.2 points | |
| 9, held 9th | 2.5% | 260 | +44.4% | +0.6 points | |
| 10, held 10th | 1.3% | 140 | +16.7% | +0.1 points |
23.9%
moved from 3rd to 1st · 2.5K estimated branded searches · +45.6% vs prior month · +6.3 points
18.5%
moved from 1st to 2nd · 1.9K estimated branded searches · 0% vs prior month · -1.4 points
15.6%
moved from 4th to 3rd · 1.6K estimated branded searches · +0.62% vs prior month · -1.1 points
13.7%
moved from 2nd to 4th · 1.4K estimated branded searches · -17.4% vs prior month · -4.1 points
8.6%
held 5th · 890 estimated branded searches · -1.1% vs prior month · -0.7 points
held 6th · 730 estimated branded searches · +21.7% vs prior month · +0.8 points
5.8%
held 7th · 600 estimated branded searches · +1.7% vs prior month · -0.3 points
3.2%
held 8th · 330 estimated branded searches · 0% vs prior month · -0.2 points
2.5%
held 9th · 260 estimated branded searches · +44.4% vs prior month · +0.6 points
1.3%
held 10th · 140 estimated branded searches · +16.7% vs prior month · +0.1 points
Compare two brands head-to-head

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Robert Walters vs 1st Call Recruitment
Share of Search by month for Hunter Campbell, Madison Recruitment, Beyond Recruitment, Robert Walters, 1st Call Recruitment, Greenlight Recruitment, Frog Recruitment, Kinetic Recruitment, Origin Talent. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Hunter Campbell | Madison Recruitment | Beyond Recruitment | Robert Walters | 1st Call Recruitment | Greenlight Recruitment | Frog Recruitment | Kinetic Recruitment | Origin Talent | Eclipse Recruitment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | 15.1% | 17.2% | 11.7% | 24% | 9.3% | 5.4% | 6.5% | 6.7% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| Oct 2025 | 17.7% | 20.1% | 13.7% | 18.3% | 9.4% | 6.3% | 4.2% | 6.3% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Nov 2025 | 19.7% | 19% | 12.9% | 14.1% | 8.8% | 5.9% | 4.8% | 8.9% | 3.9% | 2.1% |
| Dec 2025 | 15.2% | 23.4% | 12.8% | 15.5% | 12.8% | 5.7% | 4.6% | 5.7% | 2.6% | 1.6% |
| Jan 2026 | 11.3% | 25.3% | 13.6% | 15.2% | 10.6% | 7.5% | 5% | 7.6% | 1.9% | 2.3% |
| Feb 2026 | 16.8% | 23.9% | 13% | 17% | 10.4% | 5.9% | 4% | 5.9% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Mar 2026 | 18.7% | 22.2% | 14.8% | 16.3% | 9.3% | 5.5% | 4.4% | 5.5% | 2% | 1.3% |
| Apr 2026 | 14.7% | 20.5% | 17.2% | 18.2% | 9.6% | 6.3% | 5.2% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| May 2026 | 17.4% | 19.5% | 16.4% | 17.3% | 9.1% | 6.1% | 7.3% | 3.4% | 2.6% | 0.92% |
| Jun 2026 | 16.7% | 18.8% | 15.8% | 17% | 10% | 7.1% | 7.1% | 3.9% | 2.5% | 0.98% |
| Jul 2026 | 17.7% | 19.8% | 16.6% | 17.8% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 6.1% | 3.4% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| Aug 2026 | 23.9% | 18.5% | 15.6% | 13.7% | 8.6% | 7% | 5.8% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 1.3% |
What changed among general professional recruitment in New Zealand?

In August 2026, Hunter Campbell overtook Robert Walters to take the highest estimated Share of Search among general professional recruitment in New Zealand, at 23.9%.

In August 2026, Greenlight Recruitment gained estimated Share of Search among general professional recruitment in New Zealand, from 6.2% to 7%.

In August 2026, Origin Talent gained estimated Share of Search among general professional recruitment in New Zealand, from 1.9% to 2.5%.

In August 2026, Robert Walters lost estimated Share of Search among general professional recruitment in New Zealand, from 17.8% to 13.7%.

In August 2026, Madison Recruitment lost estimated Share of Search among general professional recruitment in New Zealand, from 19.8% to 18.5%.

In August 2026, Beyond Recruitment lost estimated Share of Search among general professional recruitment in New Zealand, from 16.6% to 15.6%.
In August 2026, 1st Call Recruitment lost estimated Share of Search among general professional recruitment in New Zealand, from 9.3% to 8.6%.

Frog Recruitment’s estimated Share of Search among general professional recruitment in New Zealand has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 7.3% to 5.8% in August 2026.
Which brand has the highest Share of Search among general professional recruitment in New Zealand?
Hunter Campbell holds the highest estimated Share of Search among general professional recruitment in New Zealand, at 23.9% in August 2026. Madison Recruitment is in 2nd place, 5.5 percentage points behind at 18.5% Share of Search.
| Brand | Share of Search | Peak | Low | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.1% → 23.9% | 23.9% (Aug 2026) | 11.3% (Jan 2026) | 3rd → 1st | |
| 17.2% → 18.5% | 25.3% (Jan 2026) | 17.2% (Sep 2025) | 2nd | |
| 11.7% → 15.6% | 17.2% (Apr 2026) | 11.7% (Sep 2025) | 4th → 3rd | |
| 24% → 13.7% | 24% (Sep 2025) | 13.7% (Aug 2026) | 1st → 4th | |
| 1st Call Recruitment | 9.3% → 8.6% | 12.8% (Dec 2025) | 8.6% (Aug 2026) | 5th |
| 5.4% → 7% | 7.5% (Jan 2026) | 5.4% (Sep 2025) | 8th → 6th | |
| 6.5% → 5.8% | 7.3% (May 2026) | 4% (Feb 2026) | 7th | |
| 6.7% → 3.2% | 8.9% (Nov 2025) | 3.2% (Aug 2026) | 6th → 8th | |
| 2.9% → 2.5% | 3.9% (Nov 2025) | 1.5% (Feb 2026) | 9th | |
| 1.3% → 1.3% | 2.3% (Jan 2026) | 0.92% (May 2026) | 10th |
Quote these findings
- Hunter Campbell holds the highest estimated Share of Search among general professional recruitment in New Zealand, at 23.9% in August 2026.
- Madison Recruitment is in 2nd place, 5.5 percentage points behind at 18.5% Share of Search.
- Across the 12 months ending August 2026, Hunter Campbell’s estimated Share of Search among general professional recruitment in New Zealand increased from 15.1% to 23.9%.
- Across the 12 months ending August 2026, Madison Recruitment’s estimated Share of Search among general professional recruitment in New Zealand increased from 17.2% to 18.5%.
- Across the 12 months ending August 2026, Beyond Recruitment’s estimated Share of Search among general professional recruitment in New Zealand increased from 11.7% to 15.6%.
- Across the 12 months ending August 2026, Robert Walters’ estimated Share of Search among general professional recruitment in New Zealand decreased from 24% to 13.7%.
- Across the 12 months ending August 2026, 1st Call Recruitment’s estimated Share of Search among general professional recruitment in New Zealand decreased from 9.3% to 8.6%.
- Across the 12 months ending August 2026, Greenlight Recruitment’s estimated Share of Search among general professional recruitment in New Zealand increased from 5.4% to 7%.
- Across the 12 months ending August 2026, Frog Recruitment’s estimated Share of Search among general professional recruitment in New Zealand decreased from 6.5% to 5.8%.
- Across the 12 months ending August 2026, Kinetic Recruitment’s estimated Share of Search among general professional recruitment in New Zealand decreased from 6.7% to 3.2%.
- Across the 12 months ending August 2026, Hunter Campbell’s estimated Share of Search among general professional recruitment in New Zealand peaked at 23.9% in August 2026 and was lowest at 11.3% in January 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending August 2026, Madison Recruitment’s estimated Share of Search among general professional recruitment in New Zealand peaked at 25.3% in January 2026 and was lowest at 17.2% in September 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending August 2026, Beyond Recruitment’s estimated Share of Search among general professional recruitment in New Zealand peaked at 17.2% in April 2026 and was lowest at 11.7% in September 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending August 2026, 1st Call Recruitment’s estimated Share of Search among general professional recruitment in New Zealand peaked at 12.8% in December 2025 and was lowest at 8.6% in August 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending August 2026, Greenlight Recruitment’s estimated Share of Search among general professional recruitment in New Zealand peaked at 7.5% in January 2026 and was lowest at 5.4% in September 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending August 2026, Frog Recruitment’s estimated Share of Search among general professional recruitment in New Zealand peaked at 7.3% in May 2026 and was lowest at 4% in February 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending August 2026, Kinetic Recruitment’s estimated Share of Search among general professional recruitment in New Zealand peaked at 8.9% in November 2025 and was lowest at 3.2% in August 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending August 2026, Origin Talent’s estimated Share of Search among general professional recruitment in New Zealand peaked at 3.9% in November 2025 and was lowest at 1.5% in February 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending August 2026, Eclipse Recruitment’s estimated Share of Search among general professional recruitment in New Zealand peaked at 2.3% in January 2026 and was lowest at 0.92% in May 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending August 2026, Hunter Campbell rose from 3rd to 1st among general professional recruitment in New Zealand.
- Across the 12 months ending August 2026, Beyond Recruitment rose from 4th to 3rd among general professional recruitment in New Zealand.
- Across the 12 months ending August 2026, Robert Walters fell from 1st to 4th among general professional recruitment in New Zealand.
- Across the 12 months ending August 2026, Greenlight Recruitment rose from 8th to 6th among general professional recruitment in New Zealand.
- Across the 12 months ending August 2026, Kinetic Recruitment fell from 6th to 8th among general professional recruitment in New Zealand.
- Across the 12 months ending August 2026, Origin Talent and Eclipse Recruitment held steady: their estimated Share of Search among general professional recruitment in New Zealand each moved less than 0.5 percentage points.
How is branded search demand measured?
Brandwave organizes categories, branded terms, and competitor groups using publicly available information about companies and brands. We obtain third-party modeled search-volume estimates from external search-data providers, then store and keep them up to date. Our Brand Demand Index shares this curated information with everyone for free. The figures cover the 12 months ending Aug 2026.
We estimate branded-search demand in New Zealand for 1st Call Recruitment, Beyond Recruitment, Eclipse Recruitment, Frog Recruitment, Greenlight Recruitment, Hunter Campbell, Kinetic Recruitment, Madison Recruitment, Origin Talent and Robert Walters using modeled search-volume estimates for each brand’s name or related terms. This approach has limitations, but it provides a directional view of relative branded-search interest and how it changes over time.
No, Share of Search compares a brand’s estimated search volume with the estimated search volume of other brands in the same group. It measures searches for branded terms, not purchases, so it is not the same as market share, revenue share, or customer share. A brand might have a high Share of Search but still sell less than a competitor, and brands that people buy out of habit might be searched for less than brands people are still considering. Branded-search demand can provide an early signal that interest in a brand is changing. Watching for sustained shifts can help you spot trends sooner, but the metric does not establish what will happen to revenue.
These numbers are estimates and should be seen as a general trend, not an exact count. The figures show rounded monthly search volumes, and a single month’s result might change for reasons unrelated to the brand. Smaller brands are rounded more roughly than larger ones. Search volume estimates searches, not unique people. The real value of these figures is in comparison: every brand in the group is measured the same way, in the same market, and in the same month. This means the differences between brands, and how those differences change over time, are more meaningful than any single number.
Not always. It depends on what your campaign was meant to do. Our public marketing data shows when branded search demand changes, but it doesn’t tell you why. Branded search volume can rise or fall for many reasons. For example, a competitor’s campaign, a news story, a price change, the season, or more people shopping in your category can all play a part. Checking the timing of these changes can give you useful clues, so it helps to see what else was happening at the same time. Brandwave lets you track all your marketing activity and branded search volume together on one timeline, making this much easier.
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