Hays vs Talent Hive:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Hays had more branded searches than Talent Hive among Christchurch recruitment agencies in New Zealand. Hays had about 150 branded searches, while Talent Hive had 20. Hays made up 4.8% of all Christchurch recruitment agency searches we track, and Talent Hive accounted for 0.64%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Christchurch recruitment agencies, Talent Hive appeared in two of the three answers and Hays in one. Talent Hive was mentioned before Hays in every answer that named either.

Among Christchurch recruitment agencies in New Zealand in September 2026

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Top Christchurch recruitment agencies in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions, Talent Hive was mentioned in two out of three: in two of the three ChatGPT answers. Hays was mentioned in one out of three: in one of the three ChatGPT answers. Talent Hive was listed before Hays in every answer that named either.

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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.

How many AI answers named each brand
Brand	ChatGPT	Answers that named it
Ryan Recruitment	Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers	3 of 3
Trade Assist	Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers	3 of 3
Enterprise Recruitment	Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers	3 of 3
Robert Walters	Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers	2 of 3
Talent Hive	Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers	2 of 3
Madison Recruitment	Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers	1 of 3
Hays	Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers	1 of 3
Graham Consulting	Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers	0 of 3
NZ Recruit	Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers	0 of 3

Ryan Recruitment3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Trade Assist3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Enterprise Recruitment3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Robert Walters2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Talent Hive2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Madison Recruitment1 of 3Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Hays1 of 3Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Graham Consulting0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
NZ Recruit0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers

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3 answers

Asked ChatGPT
“Which recruitment agency should I hire in Christchurch, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best recruitment agencies in Christchurch, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best recruitment agency in Christchurch, New Zealand for new staff?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“recruitment agency christchurch”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“recruiters christchurch”
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 20, 2026.

Is Hays or Talent Hive more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Hays and Talent Hive by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all nine Christchurch recruitment agencies we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.

Hays and Talent Hive among Christchurch recruitment agencies in New Zealand, by month

Month	Ryan Recruitment	Graham Consulting	Trade Assist	Enterprise Recruitment	NZ Recruit	Madison Recruitment	Hays	Robert Walters	Talent Hive
Oct 2025	31%	7.7%	20.6%	14.3%	7.3%	6.3%	5.9%	5.9%	1%
Nov 2025	31.7%	7.8%	21%	14.6%	6%	6.8%	7.5%	3.9%	0.71%
Dec 2025	32.6%	7.6%	17.4%	12%	9.2%	9.8%	8.2%	2.7%	0.54%
Jan 2026	27.2%	8.2%	17.9%	15.3%	9.7%	8.6%	6.7%	5.2%	1.1%
Feb 2026	31.5%	9.7%	14%	14.7%	11.5%	6.1%	6.5%	5%	1.1%
Mar 2026	29%	10.7%	15.6%	16.3%	8.5%	7.5%	7.2%	4.6%	0.65%
Apr 2026	31.8%	12.1%	13.9%	14.6%	9.3%	6.4%	6.1%	5%	0.71%
May 2026	35.7%	9.9%	13.8%	14.5%	9.2%	6.4%	4.9%	4.9%	0.71%
Jun 2026	30.2%	8.4%	14.4%	15%	11.7%	10.2%	6.3%	3.3%	0.6%
Jul 2026	34%	11.4%	13.1%	11.4%	10.8%	7.4%	5.1%	5.7%	1%
Aug 2026	30.4%	22.3%	11.7%	12%	6.3%	7.8%	5.1%	3.3%	0.9%
Sep 2026	32.4%	15.7%	15.4%	10.9%	8.3%	7.4%	4.8%	4.5%	0.64%

How has the Hays and Talent Hive comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings

Hays was ahead of Talent Hive in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Hays’ share of searches among Christchurch recruitment agencies in New Zealand moved from 5.9% to 4.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 170 to 150.
Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Talent Hive’s share of searches among Christchurch recruitment agencies in New Zealand moved from 1% to 0.64%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 30 to 20.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand Christchurch recruitment agencies in September 2026?

2 changes

Estimated monthly branded searches for Talent Hive in New Zealand fell 33.3% over 12 measured months, from 30 to 20 in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Hays in New Zealand fell 11.8% over 12 measured months, from 170 to 150 in September 2026.

How are branded searches counted?

3 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Hays’ and Talent Hive’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.