Executive Recruitment

People are an organisation’s greatest competitive advantage. At EQ Consultants, we specialise in executive recruitment in New Zealand that delivers longstanding results for businesses.

For over 20 years, our executive recruiters have helped Kiwi companies identify and secure high-performing leadership talent. We collaborate closely with clients to find candidates across New Zealand and internationally, using proven executive search strategies.

From CEOs to senior managers, we place transformative leaders across all major sectors. That’s why we’re recognised as one of the most trusted recruitment agencies in the South Island for C-suite recruitment and executive search services.

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Viv Patterson, founder and director at EQ Consultants | trusted executive recruitment solutions

Trusted by business owners across NZ

Experienced consultants

Leading edge technology

Extensive candidate database

Why do clients choose us?

Our success in executive recruitment comes down to truly understanding what our clients need - not just the role, but the leadership style and impact required. We know what it takes to run a business, because we’ve run them ourselves - and we bring that commercial insight to every executive search.

We treat candidates with the same respect as clients, creating a positive experience that reflects your brand throughout the recruitment process. Our approach is honest, fair, and focused on finding long-term alignment - not just a quick placement.

EQ Consultants’ executive recruiters have deep sector experience in:

Manufacturing
Agri-Business
Health

Professional Services
NGO/NFP
Technology

We make recruitment easy

Search

Our well-connected team, extensive database, and unique candidate attraction campaigns ensure that our recruitment consultants find the expert talent you need in today's competitive market.

Placement

Screening, shortlisting, interviewing, assessing, and referring - our robust and consistent processes provide you with the confidence that our candidates have the capability, and perform.

Follow-up

Our candidates and clients go on to achieve great results – we know because our philosophy is to form ‘lifetime partnerships’ with our clients so that we are supporting them throughout their journey.

Hear from our client

Midlands, Ashburton

EQ Consultants has been a trusted advisor to the Midlands Group since 2009. As well as HR services and projects, we have undertaken a variety of recruitment projects for Midlands, resulting in many successful placements across the board. Watch their feedback here.

What our clients say about us

John Barr

Independent Director

EQ Consultants have provided recruitment and Personality Profiling/Testing support for a number of my clients. They take the time to understand the businesses and the outcomes sought and then to identify candidates that will fit into not only the current culture but also the culture we are building.

On an operating basis, to put it simply, they perform in a proactive, responsive and, importantly, timely manner. We have not been disappointed, either in their approach, their processes or the outcomes achieved. I have no hesitation in recommending EQ Consultants for your consideration.

Trusted by great Kiwi businesses, large and small

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