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Applicant tracking systems in New Zealand:Which brands are most popular in search?

In August 2026, JobAdder was the most searched among applicant tracking systems in New Zealand, with an estimated 920 branded searches and 41.4% estimated Share of Search within this set.

Share of Search, August 2026
  1. JobAdder41.4%
  2. Teamtailor22.1%
  3. Workable19.4%
  4. Bullhorn14.9%
  5. Greenhouse1.8%
  6. Lever0.45%

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Compare the applicant tracking and recruitment software New Zealand employers and agencies hire with. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time.

Share of Search among applicant tracking systems in New Zealand, by month

Share of Search by month for JobAdder, Teamtailor, Workable, Bullhorn. The figures are in the table below the chart.

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MonthJobAdderTeamtailorWorkableBullhornGreenhouseLever
Oct 202545.1%19.4%20.4%13.1%0.97%0.97%
Nov 202546.8%18%23.9%9.9%0.9%0.45%
Dec 202547.4%17.3%21.8%11.5%1.3%0.64%
Jan 202641%18%23.5%15.3%1.1%1.1%
Feb 202645.6%19.6%21.6%10.8%2%0.49%
Mar 202636.6%17.1%19.2%25.8%1%0.35%
Apr 202646.2%20.1%22.1%9%2%0.5%
May 202644.2%19.2%20.7%13%1.9%0.96%
Jun 202649.8%15.9%20.8%11.1%1.4%0.97%
Jul 202648.2%18.3%16.5%15.1%1.4%0.46%
Aug 202641.4%22.1%19.4%14.9%1.8%0.45%
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This month’s ranking, August 2026

  1. 1.JobAdder

    41.4%

    held 1st · 920 estimated branded searches · -12.4% vs prior month · -6.7 points

  2. 2.Teamtailor

    22.1%

    held 2nd · 490 estimated branded searches · +22.5% vs prior month · +3.7 points

  3. 3.Workable

    19.4%

    held 3rd · 430 estimated branded searches · +19.4% vs prior month · +2.9 points

  4. 4.Bullhorn

    14.9%

    held 4th · 330 estimated branded searches · 0% vs prior month · -0.3 points

  5. 5.Greenhouse

    1.8%

    held 5th · 40 estimated branded searches · +33.3% vs prior month · +0.4 points

  6. 6.Lever

    0.45%

    held 6th · 10 estimated branded searches · 0% vs prior month · 0 points

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Which brand is most popular in search among applicant tracking systems in New Zealand?

In August 2026, JobAdder was the most searched among applicant tracking systems in New Zealand, with an estimated 920 branded searches and 41.4% estimated Share of Search within this set. Teamtailor is in 2nd place, 19.4 percentage points behind at 22.1% Share of Search.

New Zealand applicant tracking systems, last 12 months ending September 2026
BrandShare of SearchPeakLowRank
JobAdder45.1% → 41.4%49.8%Jun 202636.6%Mar 20261st
Teamtailor19.4% → 22.1%22.1%Aug 202615.9%Jun 20263rd → 2nd
Workable20.4% → 19.4%23.9%Nov 202516.5%Jul 20262nd → 3rd
Bullhorn13.1% → 14.9%25.8%Mar 20269%Apr 20264th
Greenhouse0.97% → 1.8%2%Apr 20260.9%Nov 20255th
Lever0.97% → 0.45%1.1%Jan 20260.35%Mar 20266th

Each finding as a sentence

  • Across the 11 months ending August 2026, JobAdder’s estimated Share of Search among applicant tracking systems in New Zealand decreased from 45.1% to 41.4%.
  • Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Teamtailor’s estimated Share of Search among applicant tracking systems in New Zealand increased from 19.4% to 22.1%.
  • Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Workable’s estimated Share of Search among applicant tracking systems in New Zealand decreased from 20.4% to 19.4%.
  • Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Bullhorn’s estimated Share of Search among applicant tracking systems in New Zealand increased from 13.1% to 14.9%.
  • Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Greenhouse’s estimated Share of Search among applicant tracking systems in New Zealand increased from 0.97% to 1.8%.
  • Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Lever’s estimated Share of Search among applicant tracking systems in New Zealand decreased from 0.97% to 0.45%.
  • Across the 11 months ending August 2026, JobAdder’s estimated Share of Search among applicant tracking systems in New Zealand peaked at 49.8% in June 2026 and was lowest at 36.6% in March 2026.
  • Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Teamtailor’s estimated Share of Search among applicant tracking systems in New Zealand peaked at 22.1% in August 2026 and was lowest at 15.9% in June 2026.
  • Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Workable’s estimated Share of Search among applicant tracking systems in New Zealand peaked at 23.9% in November 2025 and was lowest at 16.5% in July 2026.
  • Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Bullhorn’s estimated Share of Search among applicant tracking systems in New Zealand peaked at 25.8% in March 2026 and was lowest at 9% in April 2026.
  • Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Greenhouse’s estimated Share of Search among applicant tracking systems in New Zealand peaked at 2% in April 2026 and was lowest at 0.9% in November 2025.
  • Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Teamtailor rose from 3rd to 2nd among applicant tracking systems in New Zealand.
  • Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Workable fell from 2nd to 3rd among applicant tracking systems in New Zealand.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand applicant tracking systems in August 2026?

  1. In August 2026, Teamtailor gained estimated Share of Search among applicant tracking systems in New Zealand, from 18.3% to 22.1%.

  2. In August 2026, Workable gained estimated Share of Search among applicant tracking systems in New Zealand, from 16.5% to 19.4%.

  3. In August 2026, JobAdder lost estimated Share of Search among applicant tracking systems in New Zealand, from 48.2% to 41.4%.

  4. Estimated monthly branded searches for Greenhouse in New Zealand rose 100% over 11 measured months, from 20 to 40 in August 2026.

  5. Estimated monthly branded searches for Bullhorn in New Zealand rose 22.2% over 11 measured months, from 270 to 330 in August 2026.

  6. Estimated monthly branded searches for Lever in New Zealand fell 50% over 11 measured months, from 20 to 10 in August 2026.

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