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From visas to HR compliance and everything in between, we know how complicated employing people can get. We’ve brought together the most common questions so you can find clear, no-nonsense answers in one place.
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People Inc Group FAQs
We provide workforce support across recruitment, immigration, and HR through our four specialist services:
- RecruitNZ – local and migrant recruitment solutions.
- VisaAide – immigration advice, visas, and employer accreditation.
- ConsultingHQ – HR strategy, compliance, and people management.
- EMS Hub – HR software that simplifies systems and reporting.
Together, you get expert help for every stage of employing people.
RecruitNZ helps you find the right people. VisaAide manages immigration services such as accreditation, job checks and AEWVs. ConsultingHQ provides HR consulting and compliance support. EMS Hub keeps your documentation and processes organised.
You only need to explain your business once and you have one main point of contact. Behind the scenes, we bring in the right specialists at the right time so you don’t have to juggle multiple providers. It feels like one outsourced partner handling the full process from start to finish.
We bring together over 165 years of combined expertise across recruitment, immigration, and HR. Our focus is fit: placing the right people in the right seat at the right time, and supporting them to succeed. With us, you get a complete service from start to finish, handled by experienced, licensed experts who know every part of the process.
We work with New Zealand businesses across industries such as trades, construction, manufacturing, logistics, agriculture, and hospitality.
Recruitment FAQs (RecruitNZ)
Recruitment is complex, full of steps that can easily be missed and risk compliance. We take care of everything, from finding the right people to managing interviewing, testing, checks, and settlement. Because we have experts across the full process, nothing slips through the cracks.
Yes. We specialise in recruitment from the Philippines, where we have strong networks and proven results.
We can recruit across many sectors, but we most frequently place roles in trades, construction, civil, manufacturing, logistics, agriculture, and hospitality. These are areas where New Zealand employers often struggle to find reliable local candidates, and where overseas recruitment can make the biggest impact.
Beyond skills, we look at work ethic, motivators and drivers, values, and personality fit. We assess carefully to make sure the people you hire will fit well in your business and stay long term.
We can arrange professional trade testing, thorough reference and work history checks, and psychometric assessments such as Extended DISC. We provide guidance on what would be industry standard based on the roles you are hiring as not one size fits all.
On average it takes around 12-16 weeks from starting recruitment to arrival in New Zealand. This is a ballpark figure only and it can vary based on Immigration NZ settings. Visa processing is outside of our control and can cause delays, but we keep you updated throughout the process.
Filipino workers are known for their loyalty, adaptability, and strong work ethic. Many are highly skilled, and New Zealand’s culture of fairness and respect makes it a good fit for long-term success. We have found the Filipino workers are by far the most sought after nationality in New Zealand.
Immigration FAQs (VisaAide)
Yes. To employ migrants under the Accredited Employer Work Visa system, your business must first be accredited with Immigration New Zealand.
Employer accreditation is the first step in the Accredited Employer Work Visa process. It confirms your business is compliant and responsible. Once accredited, you can apply for job checks and then support your candidate’s visa application.
There are three types:
- Standard accreditation (up to 5 workers)
- High-volume accreditation (6 or more workers)
- Triangular accreditation (labour hire or outsourcing businesses)
We help you decide which option suits your business both now and long term and guide you through the application process.
Once your business is accredited, you apply for a job check, once that is approved, you are issued with tokens. These tokens are what is used to apply for your new recruits Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV). We manage the requirements and communication with Immigration New Zealand to give your application the best chance of success.
Yes. In New Zealand our work is carried out by Licensed Immigration Advisers. Australian visas are handled by one of our Australian Registered Migration Agents, who are qualified and authorised under Australian law.
Immigration rules change often. We monitor updates daily and adjust your application or advice as needed, keeping you compliant and informed.
Processing times vary widely depending on the type of visa and Immigration New Zealand’s workload. We provide a guide based on recent trends, but it is always subject to change.
HR and Compliance FAQs (ConsultingHQ + EMS Hub)
ConsultingHQ offers outsourced HR tailored to your needs. Services include employment agreements, compliance reviews, performance management, HR strategy and ongoing HR partnership plans.
It starts with the People Inc Scorecard. You complete a short questionnaire that measures how your current HR systems and practices stack up. You’ll receive a report and score straight away, which includes action points, and then one of our experts will follow up with a call to talk through your results. From there, we map out a practical roadmap focusing on the highest risk (to protect you) and an implementation plan of what we can do to help, how and why to ensure your HR systems are compliant and ready for growth.
If HR is taking up too much of your time, you are worried about compliance, or you have unresolved staffing challenges, an outsourced partner can help. We provide structure, advice, and hands-on support so you can focus on running your business. We also focus on the proactive HR, so we implement HR foundations into your business if you are set for scaling and need support on best practise.
Yes. We advise on employment law, performance management, and dispute resolution. Our focus is on keeping you compliant and helping you navigate employment-related risks.
EMS Hub is our HR software. It stores contracts, policies, and records in one place, tracks compliance tasks, and streamlines processes so nothing is missed. It covers all HR admin for a full employee life cycle all in one place and is easy to use.
Working with People Inc Group
Contact us to book in a complimentary discovery session to talk about your needs. We will outline options and next steps so you can move forward with clarity.
We will have you complete our HR diagnostic tool (the People Inc Scorecard), then review these results prior to our session. In this session, we will ask questions based on these results as well as other questions to understand your current state. You’ll leave with practical next steps, even if you’re not ready to commit right away.
You have a dedicated contact who keeps you updated throughout. We focus on clear, timely communication.
Yes. We provide pastoral care for migrant workers, HR support for employers, and regular check-ins to ensure things are working well.
Clients tell us the results have been transformational. They describe happier workplaces, better reliability, and stronger teams that fit their culture. Owners talk about finally getting their weekends back, less stress, and more time to focus on growth. One business said their culture shifted from unreliable and negative to positive and productive. Another described the relief of knowing every employment document and visa was handled correctly. These are the kinds of changes that make a lasting difference. You are welcome to speak to our clients.
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NZ Owned & Operated
© 2025 People Inc Group Ltd