ALH vs Tradestaff:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Tradestaff had more branded searches than ALH among Queenstown recruitment agencies in New Zealand. Tradestaff had about 270 branded searches, while ALH had 70. Tradestaff made up 33.8% of all Queenstown recruitment agency searches we track, and ALH accounted for 8.8%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Queenstown recruitment agencies, Tradestaff appeared in two of the five answers and ALH in one.
Who do people search for more?
Tradestaff, about 4 searches for every 1 for ALH
Who does AI mention more?
Tradestaff, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, ALH in 1
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Top Queenstown recruitment agencies in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Tradestaff was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. ALH was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
AddStaff1st- Remarkable People NZ2nd
OneStaff3rd
Brannigans4th
RB Recruitment5th- Tradestaff6th
ALH7th
NZ Recruit8th
Blokhaus–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Remarkable People NZ4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- OneStaff4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- AddStaff3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Tradestaff2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Brannigans2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- NZ Recruit2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- RB Recruitment2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- ALH1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Blokhaus0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about Queenstown recruitment agencies
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which recruitment agency should I hire in Queenstown, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best recruitment agencies in Queenstown, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best recruitment agency in Queenstown, New Zealand for staff for a role?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“queenstown recruitment agencies”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“recruitment queenstown”
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.
Is ALH or Tradestaff more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for ALH and Tradestaff by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all nine Queenstown recruitment agencies we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Tradestaff, ALH. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Tradestaff | Remarkable People NZ | OneStaff | ALH | AddStaff | Blokhaus | Brannigans | NZ Recruit | RB Recruitment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 33.7% | 19.8% | 26.7% | 11.6% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| Nov 2025 | 36.4% | 23.9% | 25% | 9.1% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 0% | 0% |
| Dec 2025 | 34% | 27.7% | 27.7% | 5.3% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0% | 1.1% |
| Jan 2026 | 34.9% | 25.3% | 20.5% | 10.8% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| Feb 2026 | 36.5% | 24.7% | 22.4% | 7.1% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 2.4% | 1.2% |
| Mar 2026 | 35.1% | 27.7% | 19.1% | 11.7% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Apr 2026 | 36.9% | 32% | 17.2% | 6.6% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 0.82% | 1.6% | 0.82% |
| May 2026 | 32.7% | 35.8% | 20.6% | 6.1% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.61% | 0.61% |
| Jun 2026 | 31.4% | 34.3% | 23.3% | 7% | 1.7% | 0.58% | 0.58% | 0.58% | 0.58% |
| Jul 2026 | 35% | 31.1% | 17.5% | 9.7% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.97% | 0.97% | 0.97% |
| Aug 2026 | 35.1% | 28.4% | 17.6% | 10.8% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.4% | 0% | 1.4% |
| Sep 2026 | 33.8% | 32.5% | 15% | 8.8% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
How has the ALH and Tradestaff comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Tradestaff was ahead of ALH in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, ALH’s share of searches among Queenstown recruitment agencies in New Zealand moved from 11.6% to 8.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 100 to 70.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Tradestaff’s share of searches among Queenstown recruitment agencies in New Zealand moved from 33.7% to 33.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 290 to 270.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand Queenstown recruitment agencies in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, ALH lost share of searches among Queenstown recruitment agencies in New Zealand, from 10.8% to 8.8%.
In September 2026, Tradestaff lost share of searches among Queenstown recruitment agencies in New Zealand, from 35.1% to 33.8%.
How are branded searches counted?
11 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using ALH’s and Tradestaff’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.
ALH
5 branded search terms
- alh
- alh jobs
- alh labour hire
- alh queenstown
- alh recruitment
Tradestaff
6 branded search terms
- trade staff recruitment
- tradestaff
- tradestaff jobs
- tradestaff payroll
- tradestaff queenstown
- tradestaff recruitment
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