Testimonials

 Innovate NZ has assisted Green Cross Health with multiple placements in our ever expanding and changing business. The team have a proven recruitment ability in multiple disciplines across varying levels of management and has yet to fail to provide a stellar placement. Lisa & Craig are always a pleasure to work with and have a friendly demeanour enjoyed by both myself and our managers. I wish this company much success. 

ALEXANDER TOPP
People & Capability Advisor - GREEN CROSS HEALTH

 When I attended an Innovate NZ MindSet Training Program run by Lisa, I was blown away by the techniques and tools that you shared to enable us to live a more positive, understanding and fulfilled life and am thrilled to have been a participant. Thanks a million Lisa :-) 

MALCOLM GIBBONS
Managing Director - SHOCK CONSULT

 From the minute I made contact with Innovate NZ about a career change I knew that I'd found someone that would find that 'perfect job' for me. Craig worked tirelessly to work with both my target company and my needs to ensure that the match was made. Finding a job in FMCG with a head office based in the Waikato was a difficult assignment. Craig made this connection happen and Inghams Enterprises continue to use Innovate NZ to help us with our placement needs. Craig is very driven, forward thinking and not willing to take 'no' as an answer. I can recommend Innovate for your recruitment needs 

BEN WARD
National Business Manager - INGHAMS ENTERPRISES

 After being made redundant from my previous employer of over 10+ years, Craig and the team at Innovate NZ helped me find my feet, land a great new job within a fantastic growing company and have set me on a new career path. I would advise anyone whom is considering a change in career to contact them. The only regret I have is that I didn’t do it sooner! Thanks Innovate NZ 

PAUL EDGERLEY
Category Manager - GREEN CROSS HEALTH

 Innovate NZ is a first class company. Innovate NZ bring to the table a broad set of skills: attention to detail, analytical abilities, a warm and friendly personality and a genuine willingness to assist their clients at all times. Given the competitive retail market, I was looking for a company who set themselves apart from the crowd and is not afraid on taking challenges. Working with Innovate NZ is a hassle free experience. 

NOEMIE HIRSCH
Category Buyer - EZIBUY

 Innovate NZ are a one of a kind dream team powerhouse who not only understand FMCG, and the wider industry, they know what makes this unique industry tick. The answer, people with passion and vigor. With a wealth of experience, insight and knowledge across the board, Team Innovate NZ continue to truly add value to my career to this day. Craig placed me at my current role with New Zealand King Salmon, putting me forward as the young gun, believing that I had what it takes to be a future leader in this industry. He took his time to understand me, my career desires and if this role/company met me as an individual. I've since flourished and would never think twice about running a career situation/opportunity/idea past the Innovate NZ team as their advice is on point, leveled and thought provoking. The industry deserves more people like Team Innovate NZ as they look to revolutionise the approach to helping people career's long term, setting the standard to strive for, Thanks Innovate NZ!" 

JAMES BRADLEY
Key Account Manager - NEW ZEALAND KING SALMON

 I cannot more highly recommend the team at Innovate NZ if you are thinking about taking your career to another level. All too often, recruitment companies today seem to be taking the easy way to placement by treating people like numbers. Innovate NZ took the time to really understand what I was looking for. They also challenged me to think outside my comfort zone, strategically rebuilt my career path thinking, and then set the wheels in motion to secure me a great new role. They were with me all the way along the process, with clear information, advice and support. That direct and personal approach is what is making the Innovate NZ team stand head and shoulders above the competition 

PAUL DOHERTY
National Category Manager - INGHAMS ENTERPRISES

 I find Craig and Lisa's advice and guidance vital in getting a clear direction for career progression. By focusing on want you really want and also what you don't want they assist you each step of the way to achieve your goals. I would recommend their services to anyone that wants to get the most out of their career 

ADAM MCLEOD
CAREER COACHING STUDENT

 Our people are the most important part of our business. Our ability to succeed and deliver our unique product to the market place hinges on bringing the right people in to our team that complement our culture, our values and help us reach new heights. It’s critical that our recruitment partner understands who we are and what we are trying to achieve. Craig and the InnovateNZ team get that and most importantly, they get us. They take the time to understand our requirements for each and every role and then balance that with the very important ‘culture fit’ with our team. For us a recruitment partner that is thorough, nimble and responsive is key – the InnovateNZ team tick all the boxes 

MIKE SEXTON
Chief Operations Officer - SMART LOYALTY

 Craig Richardson from Innovate NZ was an awesome recruiter. He listened to what I was after and where I wanted to go in my career. He didn't just try to place me in a job to get his commission. He was knowledgeable and I liked how he worked with me through the entire process. I got an awesome job close to home. Would highly recommend his company 

SAMANTHA MARSHALL
Senior Finance / Accounts - BLUESTAR GROUP

 From the 1st Meeting with both Craig and Lisa, the journey to the ultimate goal was never in doubt. You listened to me and what I wanted for the next chapter in my life – never once did you say no you don’t have the skills for that – It was how can we make this Happen! Your belief in me, your encouragement and unwavering continued support through the last 6 months, which we all know at times was a bit tough, was invaluable. We had the eye on the prize and at the beginning of this journey not sure which way it would shape itself and what road it would take but we made it to the Ultimate launch pad for even better and greater things’ to happen going forward. I am excited for you to follow my blast off into the stars as I spread my wings and take flight. I will make you proud! I know this would not have happened without your professionalism. Your coaching and holistic approach in truly caring for people that come to you for assistance in making their career dreams come true. Going out of your way to find the right connections for your clients, genuinely caring, keeping them focused and on task is truly a skill that cannot be learned. I cannot thank you both enough and as you know I am recommending you to all my friends as I know you are more than just a recruitment agency. You are the whole package! 

Linda Wells
Sales Executive - HOUSE OF TRAVEL