Talent Connection NZ Limited
Finding the right fit for Employers and Individuals
Our point of difference is that we don't work for commission.
Current Job Opportunities
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BAS AccountantSupport Services · David Han and Associates
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Sales Support CoordinatorSupport Services · Garador
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Intermediate AccountantSupport Services · SBA FlatBush
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Investment ManagerSales and Marketing · Blossum · Hybrid
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Senior AccountantSupport Services · SBA Pukekohe
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Franchise Development ManagerSBA Limited
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Business Development ManagerSales and Marketing · CC Group
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Balustrade Design EngineerTechnical · MAXIMO
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Production ManagerManufacturing · Wade Group - Commercial Vehicles
How can we help?
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Recruitment Support
- End-to-end recruitment
- Talent search
- Shortlisting
- Interview coordination and support
- Pre-employment checks - References, Police & Credit checks
- Psychometric assessment administration
- Hiring Manager coaching.
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HR Support
- Job description writing
- Individual Employment Agreement drafting
- Creation, update, and revision of policies, procedures, processes, and guidelines
- Immigration Employer Accreditation
- Outplacement services.
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Job Seeker Support
- Career coaching
- Job search strategies
- Interview skills coaching
- CV and Cover Letter review
- LinkedIn profile optimisation
- Career Transition
Why Choose Us?
When you choose our employer services, we use our expertise in talent acquisition, employer branding and candidate care across various industries to help you find the best talent on a commission-free basis.
When you choose our job seeker services, we help you gain insights into the minds of recruiters and employers. We don't just review and write your CV; we provide job search strategies to ensure you are showcasing your best self to potential employers.
Our Expertise in Numbers (since June 2022)
Employers and growing!
Hires
Applications Handled
Net Promoter Score
Time to Hire (days)
Interviews scheduled
Our Values
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Professional
Expertise and work ethics you can rely on
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Kaizen
Continuous improvement in our process, systems and ourselves so our clients can reap the benefits
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Creative
Using creative and cost-effective ways to source the right candidates/employers for our clients
What Employers Say About Us
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Talent Connection was excellent in recruiting our latest exceptional employee. They understood our requirements and were prompt, thorough and seamless in their process. They are a pleasure to deal with, and we recommend them highly.
Daniel Brdanovic - MAXIMO
Managing Director
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Hiring our new Key Account Manager with Talent Connection was the highlight of my year.
Garth Hedley - Stratex
NZ Sales Manager
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Dependable – you name it, and it is done. - Keeps track of the whole process from start to finish. - Ability to find candidates, even in a tough market and then proactively follow up with candidates to get them signed up. - Attention to detail
Sean Owbridge - CoveKinloch
General Manager
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Ronnie and her team provide a top class recruitment experience. We have been working with them for about 18 months and they have helped us to find so many great candidates. Ronnie is a wealth of knowledge and is always willing to support and provide advice. Her team have really worked hard to learn about our business and are finding candidates that meet our brief and our team culture. Highly recommend.
Natalie Purcell - Finesse Residential
HR Advisor
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Ronnie and the team at Talent Connection were amazing to deal with, from the initial enquiry to the follow-ups on how the placement has been going. Real Value for money for a top-notch Professional service, NO STRESS for me, so I would definitely go back for our next recruitment mission.
Lisa Holten - SBA Pukekohe
Director
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I cannot speak highly enough of the professional team at Talent Connection. They are an outcome-focused team with exceptional human resources management expertise, delivering successful results. Their valuable guidance and support throughout our HR activities, from streamlining processes to successful recruitment, have been instrumental in our business growth. I highly recommend Talent Connection to any company looking to enhance their HR practices and create a positive work environment for employees.
Louis Sylvester - Wade Group
General Manager
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The Talent Connection team provided really great support and service that I hadn't seen before from a recruitment company. I would like to continue collaborating with you.
Lynd Jiang - Unicom Security
CEO
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We recently had the pleasure of working with Ronnie Cheung and the Talent Connection team for our engagement and candidate recruitment needs. Their professional and no-nonsense approach was exactly what we needed to navigate the complexities of finding the perfect fit for our organization. Ronnie's team demonstrated a deep understanding of our company culture and priorities, ensuring that every candidate presented was not only highly qualified but also a strong cultural fit. Their pragmatic and supportive style, especially given our tight time constraints, was invaluable. What truly set Ronnie and her team apart was their commitment to enabling us to test and evaluate candidates thoroughly, giving us the confidence that we were making the right choice. This level of dedication and attention to detail provided us with the luxury of assurance in our final decision. We would highly recommend Ronnie Cheung and the Talent Connection team to any organization seeking top-tier recruitment services. Their expertise, efficiency, and unwavering support made a significant difference in our hiring process, and we look forward to working with them again in the future.
Janelle Calder - CC Group
Chief Operating Officer
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Talent Connection did a great job with our recruitment process. They really understood what we needed and handled everything smoothly. Their people skills are top-notch, making sure everyone felt comfortable and at ease. Overall, a great experience working with them.
Frederick Chua - LIVEFIRM (N.I) Ltd
General Manager
Employer's FAQs
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We believe having a database is important but only to an extent, because people on the database may not be looking for work at the time of recruitment, they may also not be a great fit for your team, and even agency recruiters only have a database for the specific location/roles they recruit for.
Our focus is on finding the right candidate specifically for our employers, aligning the employer’s values with the candidate’s during the screening process, rather than obtaining contact details of a lot of people and then putting bums on seats.
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Apart from saving hassle, time and stress, you will save money.
Here are some recent financial statistics for one of our clients – Technicians x 2 and Administrator x1 (based in Auckland and Christchurch)
The investment comparison is as follows:
TOTAL TALENT CONNECTION INVESTMENT: $10,025.41 inc GST (including recruitment hourly rates and drafting IEAs – excluding SEEK ads.)
TOTAL AGENCY COSTS: $29,256 inc GST (costs based on 16% of the salary PLUS SEEK AD PLUS time to draft IEA.)
By partnering with us, our client saved $19,230.59 inc GST on the three hires alone. **
** Savings vary depending on role, location, volume of applications and how hands-on the Hiring Manager is.
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Our success is not only measured by candidates staying in their roles but also by Employers' and Candidates' satisfaction.
From a recent Employer survey, 100% of our clients believe they have saved time and money by working with us. 100% would also recommend us to others.
From our candidate survey, 87% rated their experience with us 10/10.
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We have experience assisting Employers across New Zealand.
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We don't offer this because we believe recruitment and onboarding is a joint effort between the Employer, Candidate and us.
Our job is to provide information and guidance to the Employer and Candidate so they can put their best foot forward on Day 1 and beyond.
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Nope! We charge a flat hourly rate for any role we recruit for.
The only difference is the time required could vary depending on the seniority of the role.

Employer Resources
Make Your Employer Brand Standout
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Showcase Authentic Company Culture
✅Highlight Employee Stories
✅Emphasise Values and Mission
✅Leverage Social Media and Review Sites
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Provide a Transparent and Engaging Candidate Experience
😀Streamline the Hiring Process
😀Showcase Career Growth Opportunities
😀Engage Candidates with Personalised and prompt communication and feedback.
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Demonstrate Commitment to Employee Well-being
🧘🏽Emphasise Work-Life Balance and Wellness Programs
🧘🏽Celebrate Team Achievements and Milestones
🧘🏽Offer flexible working arrangements if possible.
Advertising, Interviewing and Onboarding Tips
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Advertising
Engaging top candidates starts with a truthful, well-crafted job advertisement. Give yourself the best chance by bearing these key points in mind:
👍🏽 Let the candidate know what their day-to-day could look like
👍🏽 Highlight company benefits and perks
👍🏽Display pay range
👍🏽 Showcase company culture.
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Interviewing
This is your chance to get to know the candidate and assess their skills, competencies and work preferences.
Make the most out of these meetings by:
🟢 Being punctual and present
🟩 Using an interview guide
❇️ Taking detailed notes
💚 Asking open-ended technical and situational questions.
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Onboarding
The recruitment process does not end when an offer of employment is accepted. Onboarding goes a long way to retaining great talent.
Tips to Boost Your Onboarding Success:
🎬 Getting equipment ready before Day One.
🎬 Create a structured onboarding plan
🎬 Schedule regular check-ins
🎬 Assign a work buddy.

What are pre-employment checks?
We encourage employers to conduct at least two reference checks with the candidate's most recent Managers or Supervisors.
Depending on the position and the company, other pre-employment checks could involve medical and/or drug tests, a credit check, a MOJ (police) check, an ACC claims history check, and psychometric assessments (ability tests and personality questionnaires).
Talent Connection is SHL and Extended DISC certified. If you wish to incorporate a psychometric test into the recruitment process, let us know.

Job Seeker Resources
Struggling to get your foot in the door?
Here are some tips to guide and support you as you navigate the recruitment process.
Job Seeker Tips
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Job Application
We get it - putting together an application and submitting it takes time and effort.
So, make sure you give yourself the best chance by following these simple yet effective steps:
🌟Research the company across all platforms and websites
🌟 Customise your CV and Cover Letter before submitting an application
🌟Keep a record of your job applications
🌟 Be available for a call or let the Recruiter or Employer know you will call them back if you are unavailable.
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CV
A CV is like your business card: it introduces you to a new audience. So, set your potential free with a polished, punchy CV. Every word matters, so think of your CV as you would real estate by following these:
🟢 Triple-check the grammar and spelling
🟩 Keep it brief - Aim for 2-3 pages maximum
❇️ Leave out private details - Date of birth, marital status, and religion are all personal information that could trigger unconscious biases
💚 Pictures out - Unless you are applying for a role in TV or media, leave your glamorous selfie out.
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Interview
Finding it hard to crack those interviews?
Recruitment is all about timing, especially around interviews. Gear up by doing the following:
⌚ Be on time
📣 Dress appropriately
💬 Communicate effectively - slow down, use eye contact and practise active listening
🖱️Research the company – values, mission/vision and projects/products
❓Prepare a couple of questions to ask at the end.
🦸🏽Practice your power pose to boost your self-confidence!
Your Recruitment Process Roadmap
📨 Step 1
Application
📄 Step 2
CV Screen
1st Shortlist
📲 Step 3
Phone Screen
2nd Shortlist
🗣 Step 4
Interview
3rd Shortlist
☑️ Step 5
Pre-Employment Checks
🤝 Step 6
Offer
What our job seeker clients say about us
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需要写工作简历和了解面试技巧的,强烈推荐大家联系 Ronnie, 她有十多年的HR工作经验,给我提供了很多专业的面试技巧,让我在面试中更有自信了。 Ronnie is a very experienced recruitment consultant, she provides professional service. I feel much more confident to have the interview after she gave me training.
Catherine Z - Finance
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Ronnie is very professional. I really appreciate her quick response and also the great advice and feedback she gave me to obtain a perfect CV and cover letter. She is truly excellent in her field! Her job search strategy was very helpful and recommended jobs that would apply to my skill set. She always goes to the very extent and takes good initiative to help her clients. Her suggestions and tips towards attending the interviews were very much helpful. Thank you so much Ronnie!
Lokesh - Engineering
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Ronnie was exactly who I needed to put together a CV and cover letter. I had little more than a handful of notes. Ronnie was the first company to agree to a phone and then agree to meet for an interview. The interview was essential in my case and she had even researched my current role and my future role beforehand. Ronnie is personable, friendly and professional. I am stoked with my CV and cover letter. Thanks for your help!
Dave R - Public Service
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Despite my work visa status, I managed to secure my current job as a Civil Engineer during the second lockdown last year. The mock interview and job hunting techniques were very useful, I would highly recommend this service to anyone who is struggling to get a job.
Billy A - Engineering

Have more questions? Want to talk to a real person?
Call us on 022 597 9903
About Talent Connection
Our mission is simple:
We help align individuals' and employers' goals with our recruitment expertise.