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Grow your career and team with Frog Recruitment in 2026. Leading recruitment and HR solutions across NZ.

Award–winning recruitment agency, recognised for Excellence in Client Service, Candidate Care, and Outstanding Agency. We identify potential today to build the careers and businesses of tomorrow. Our specialisations include Accounting & Finance, Business Support, Executive, Government, Human Resources, Legal, Marketing & Digital, Property, Sales, Supply Chain Management, and Technology. If you are looking for a new job opportunity or a career change, visit our website or call us today.

27/10/2026

Workplace stress isn't always visible.

Employees can be performing well while struggling behind the scenes.

And employers may be missing the warning signs.

In the latest NZ Market Update, Shannon Barlow, NZ Managing Director at Frog Recruitment, speaks with Dr Dougal Sutherland, Principal Psychologist at Umbrella, about workplace stress and the psychological risks New Zealand employers may be overlooking.

With 60% of New Zealand workers reporting work-related stress, there's a clear need to look beyond traditional physical health and safety measures.

For New Zealand employers and people leaders, recognising these risks early starts with understanding what employees are actually experiencing.

So what should employers be paying closer attention to?

• Role clarity, autonomy and organisational change are major contributors to workplace stress.

• Changes in employee behaviour, including working harder than usual, can signal underlying stress.

• Psychological wellbeing needs the same priority as physical workplace safety.

26/10/2026

Are you preparing your team or planning your next career move for 2027?

Getting ahead of your recruitment and career plans now can make all the difference heading into the new year.

As an award-winning recruitment agency with industry-leading teams across New Zealand, Frog Recruitment connects businesses with exceptional talent and helps job seekers take the next step in their careers.

Whether you're looking to grow your team or explore new opportunities in Auckland, reach out to our NZ Managing Director, Shannon Barlow, and the Frog Recruitment team to start planning for 2027.

25/10/2026

Are salary expectations creating unnecessary barriers in the hiring process?

Salary expectations can be difficult to align. But when employers and candidates aren't discussing them early enough, the result can be wasted time and missed opportunities.

Recent research found that 69% of employers had lost a candidate due to salary misalignment when salary wasn't included in the job advertisement.

While finding the right salary balance matters, leaving the conversation until the final stages can come at a significant cost.

👉 Swipe through our carousel to explore why salary expectations become misaligned and how to address the gap.

22/10/2026

Workplace stress isn't always visible.

Especially when employees continue to perform well and employers believe their workplace is safe.

Warning signs get missed.
Psychological risks go unaddressed.
Problems escalate before action is taken.

Frog's NZ Managing Director, Shannon Barlow, is joined by Dougal Sutherland, Principal Psychologist at Umbrella, to explore where employers may be falling short and what they can do differently.

WorkSafe New Zealand research found that 60% of workers reported experiencing work-related stress, yet 82% of employers believed their organisation had a strong safety culture.

For New Zealand businesses, this disconnect raises an important question: are employers truly aware of the pressures their teams are facing, or are they overlooking risks that could affect employee wellbeing, performance and retention?

What can employers takeaway from this session?
• Why employers and employees have such different perceptions of workplace safety
• The biggest drivers of workplace stress across New Zealand
• Early warning signs that can go unnoticed, even among high-performing employees
• Practical ways businesses of all sizes can better manage psychological risks and strengthen employee wellbeing heading into 2027

19/10/2026

How do you get experience when every opportunity seems to require it?

It's a familiar challenge for graduates entering the workforce.

And for employers, it raises a bigger question: are hiring processes identifying potential or simply rewarding prior experience?

Shannon Barlow, NZ Managing Director at Frog Recruitment, is joined by Siobhan Warren, Co-Chair at the NZAGE (New Zealand Association of Graduate Employers), to discuss graduate hiring, internships and building long-term talent pipelines.

“In early careers, we really need to be doing predictive hiring. Because we're recruiting for potential.”

With NZAGE's 2026 research finding that 81% of surveyed employers had filled at least some graduate roles with previous interns, the importance of creating meaningful pathways into employment is clear.

So what should employers be considering?

• Look beyond the CV: Transferable skills, structured assessments and practical tasks can reveal potential that experience alone may not show.

• Make development intentional: Clear expectations, meaningful work and regular feedback help graduates build capability.

• Think beyond the first role: Genuine progression opportunities and realistic expectations can strengthen long-term retention.

08/10/2026

How do you get experience when every opportunity seems to ask for it first?

It’s one of the biggest frustrations in early-career hiring.

Graduates are trying to prove they’re ready.
Employers are trying to reduce hiring risk.
And the gap between the two can be difficult to bridge.

Shannon Barlow, NZ Managing Director at Frog Recruitment, is joined by Siobhan Warren, Co-Chair at NZAGE, to explore that challenge from both sides of the hiring process.

A recent NZAGE survey found that 81% of employers had filled at least some graduate roles with previous interns, showing just how valuable early exposure can be. But with 51% of interns bringing work experience unrelated to their studies, it raises a bigger question: when employers assess graduate talent, how much does relevant experience really matter — and what else should they be looking for?

What can you expect to takeaway from this conversation?

• Why graduate talent needs a longer-term view
• How employers can recognise potential beyond direct experience
• What graduates should understand when stepping into their first role
• How that first opportunity can become the foundation for a lasting career

07/10/2026

We’re proud to share that Frog Recruitment has been named a finalist in three categories at the 2026 SEEK Annual Recruitment Awards.

We’re finalists for:
• Innovation in Recruitment
• Excellence in Candidate Experience
• Medium Recruitment Agency of the Year

These nominations reflect the work our team puts into continually improving how we recruit, support our candidates and deliver better experiences across the employment journey.

A huge thank you to the candidates who trust us to support them throughout their career journeys, the clients who partner with us, and the wider people2people and Insiide team for the support, collaboration and shared commitment behind what we do.

A strong recognition for the entire Frog team, and we’re looking forward to celebrating alongside the wider recruitment industry at this year’s awards.

06/10/2026

Higher unemployment doesn’t automatically mean easier hiring.

More candidates are available. The right skills may not be.

And New Zealand’s labour market is moving very differently depending on age, region, industry and role.

Frog Recruitment Managing Director Shannon Barlow spoke with Kiwibank Economist Elliott Lowe about what employers should look beyond when interpreting the headline employment numbers.

As Elliot put it, “there is a mismatch between what employers want and what people in the job market are currently offering.”

That mismatch was especially clear among younger workers, while specialist skill shortages persisted. At the same time, stronger conditions in parts of the South Island, manufacturing, agriculture and construction contrasted with continued pressure across much of the services sector.

So what should employers be considering?
• Candidate availability and skills availability are not the same thing.
• Risk-averse hiring can deepen future skills shortages if younger workers are not given opportunities to build experience.
• Training, upskilling and developing people who are not a perfect match on paper may become increasingly important.

For employers planning headcount in an uncertain market, the national unemployment rate is only part of the picture.

Watch the full discussion for a closer look at what New Zealand’s two-speed job market means for workforce planning.

01/10/2026

Higher unemployment doesn’t automatically make hiring easier.

New Zealand’s job market is moving at two different speeds.

Candidate availability is rising.
Specialist skills shortages are still biting.
And hiring conditions can look very different depending on the region, sector and role.

Frog Recruitment’s NZ Managing Director Shannon Barlow is joined by Kiwibank Economist, Elliott Lowe, to unpack what is happening beneath the headline numbers.

The national employment figures only paint part of the picture. For employers making workforce decisions, the bigger question is where recovery is actually taking hold, where pressure remains, and which signals are worth watching before deciding whether to hire now or wait.

What can employers takeaway from this session?

• Why higher unemployment does not necessarily translate into easier hiring
• Which regions, sectors and roles are showing the strongest signs of recovery
• Where labour market pressure is still being felt — and what may be holding those areas back
• The indicators employers should be watching as they make hiring decisions in an uncertain environment

If you’re trying to work out whether improving headline data is actually changing the hiring conditions that matter to your business, watch the NZ Labour Market Update this Friday at 12.30PM.

01/10/2026

Is the public sector becoming harder to move up in?

“Most government agencies are looking to replace like with like, seeking the same skills & experience.”

On a recent Market Update, Peter Crestani, Branch Manager at Frog Recruitment, says the current New Zealand public sector market remains highly conservative, with employers placing greater emphasis on candidates who already have the exact skills and experience required.

For professionals looking to stay competitive, that makes career development increasingly important. Honing your craft, building specialist capability, strengthening your people skills and developing your understanding of AI can all help position you for future opportunities.

But in a market where employers are often replacing roles with someone at the same level, or better, making the next career move may require more than simply being ready for a step up.

What are you seeing in the public sector job market right now?

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Level 15/51 Shortland Street
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Tuesday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 5:30pm

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