For Employers
Hire with confidence.
Skip the manual work rights compliance checks.
Every candidate on HireReady NZ has already been verified for NZ work rights before they can apply to a single one of your roles.
How it works
Four steps to your next hire
From signup to offer - HireReady handles the compliance checks so you can focus on finding the right candidate.
Create your employer account
Register in minutes using your business email. Verify your business details and set up your profile.
Select a pricing model
Browse our plans and choose the one that fits your hiring needs. Upgrade or downgrade anytime from your dashboard.
Post your role
Describe the job, set requirements, and publish. Your listing reaches our verified talent pool instantly.
Manage candidates with confidence
Easily track your hires. View visa type, expiry, and eligibility upfront and receive notifications for any upcoming visa expiries.
Why HireReady NZ
Built for roles that require NZ work rights
Only eligible candidates, always
Every worker is verified before their first application — not after. You never see a candidate who isn't work-eligible in New Zealand.
Hire in hours, not days
No chasing documents. No back-and-forth. Skip compliance screening entirely and move straight from shortlist to offer.
Visa details on every profile
Visa type, issue date, and expiry are displayed on every candidate profile. Know exactly what you're working with before you reach out.
Built for NZ Privacy Act compliance
Candidate documents are encrypted at rest and in transit. You access only the details relevant to your hiring decision — nothing more.
Filters that actually mean something
Filter by trade, location, availability, and work rights type. Every result is genuinely eligible — no mixed pools, no noise.
Know who you're hiring from
Every job listing shows the employer's business type. Optionally verify your NZBN for a green-tick badge that signals legitimacy to candidates.
Pricing
Simple, transparent pricing
One-off job listings
Perfect for occasional hires. Pay per role — no subscription needed.
Standard Listing
Then $199/listing after trial
- ✓30-day job listing
- ✓Unlimited candidate views
- ✓Verified work-rights candidates only
Featured Listing
- ✓30-day listing
- ✓Higher search placement
- ✓Company logo and highlights
Premium Listing
- ✓30-day listing
- ✓Top placement in search results
- ✓Homepage exposure
- ✓Urgent / highlighted badge
Subscription plans
Hire regularly? Save with a subscription. Monthly, 6-month, and 12-month contracts available.
Starter
For small recruiters & SMEs posting regularly
Up to 5 active listings
Growth
For growing teams & mid-size employers
Up to 15 active listings
Enterprise
For high-volume agencies & large employers
Up to 30 active listings
Contract discounts available
6-month contracts save ~10%. 12-month contracts save ~20%.
All prices in NZD + GST. Standard listing trial price available for a limited time at launch.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about hiring through HireReady NZ.
Candidates upload and verify their passport, visa, and relevant work authorisation documents before their profile is activated. Our verification process checks document authenticity and confirms work eligibility under NZ immigration law.
Employers retain ultimate legal responsibility for their hires. HireReady NZ significantly reduces your risk by pre-screening candidates, but we recommend maintaining your own hiring records as part of good employment practice.
You'll see the verified summary — visa type, permitted work conditions, and expiry date — but not the raw documents. This protects candidate privacy while giving you everything you need for a compliant hiring decision.
Candidates with expiring visas are automatically flagged and their profiles are updated. You'll receive notifications for shortlisted candidates whose work rights are approaching expiry, giving you time to plan accordingly.
Yes — change your plan at any time from your employer dashboard. Upgrades take effect immediately; downgrades apply at the start of your next billing cycle.
One-off listings are ideal if you hire occasionally — you pay per role posted. Subscriptions suit employers who hire regularly, offering a set number of active listings at a lower per-listing cost.
Ready to hire smarter?
Join HireReady NZ and experience a faster, safer way to find your next verified team member.