New Zealand and Australia’s trusted experts in immigration and international recruitment — helping employers hire and retain the people they need.
Immigration
strategy
International
recruitment
Settlement
services
People for New Zealand
The demand for skilled workers is rising. With growing competition from offshore markets, it’s getting harder to attract and retain the people you need.
That’s where Working In can help. Since 1998, businesses across New Zealand have turned to us to solve skill shortages through one seamless solution – International Recruitment, Immigration Strategy, Visa Processing and Settlement – all delivered by one team, under one roof. No handovers. No gaps. Just one source of accountability.
If you’re planning for growth or looking to hold on to great people, we make it easier.
End-to-End Expertise
Our Visa, International Recruitment, and Settlement teams work seamlessly to attract, assess, educate, and relocate skilled workers for New Zealand employers. From the first connection to a candidate’s arrival, we leave no stone unturned to ensure a smooth, successful process.
We simplify the complex — so you can focus on growing your business.
Experienced Immigration Support
With one of the most experienced teams of Licensed Immigration Advisers in New Zealand, we support employers with immigration strategy, visa processing, accreditation, job checks, AEWV applications and more.
We also specialise in handling high-volume or time-sensitive needs, ensuring your workforce is ready when you need them.
Market Leaders in International Recruitment
We’ve helped thousands of skilled professionals make the move to New Zealand, by attracting and sourcing talent from the UK, South Africa, the Philippines, India, and beyond. Through our ethical recruitment programme, we’ve successfully placed over 4,000 skilled Filipino workers, making us one of the most experienced consultancies in this field.
Sourcing skilled individuals for Construction, Hospitality, ICT, Transportation & Logistics, and Health sectors through our digital expertise, overseas expos, webinars, and interview events.
International
recruitment
support
Transportation
and logistics
recruitment
Ethical recruitment from
The Philippines
International
health
recruitment
International
hospitality
recruitment
International
construction
recruitment
Settlement support and relocation
We’ve been managing settlement for our clients since 2015, ensuring compliance while providing a range of options for new workers. We partner with relocation providers and settlement services worldwide and in New Zealand to offer a red-carpet service and make sure new arrivals feel welcome and settled in Aotearoa.
We put New Zealand employers first
Here's what our clients have to say
Skills Group NZ
“As always, Nassim and her team are consummate professionals. Incredibly easy to deal with and able to communicate and navigate..."
Ritchies Transport Holding Ltd
“Since our partnership began in 2022, Working In has consistently proven themselves as reliable, trusted, industry experts, and we are proud to have chosen them as our partners...”
Select Engineering & Wanaka Cranes
“We’ve had an excellent experience with Martin and the Working In team, for our contracting and staffing needs. From sourcing skilled engineers and welders to ensuring a seamless process with their accounts team...”
SRG Global
“Working In has been an invaluable partner to SRG Global, consistently exceeding our expectations. Their expertise in managing multiple rounds of recruitment from the Philippines and handling hundreds of staff visas...”
Electrix
“Working In led a successful international recruitment campaign for Electrix in 2018, hiring 40 skilled line mechanics from the UK & South Africa. Their expert team ensured a seamless recruitment & visa process...”
Habit Health
Working In has been a great addition to our recruitment support, particularly during the current talent shortage in allied healthcare. They provide a seamless service whereby our needs...”
JW Marriott Auckland
“Our partnership with Working In and their International Hospitality Intern Programme is proving to be a great success. The interns' energy and adaptability have...”
Sudima Hotels
“We've successfully implemented the Working In International Intern Programme and are delighted with the results. The interns, who are completing their....”
BNZ Breakers NZ
“...Working In has made [the immigration process] a breeze. Their expert guidance and seamless execution have simplified the process significantly for our organisation....”
ASCO Asphalt
“ASCO have enjoyed a successful relationship with Working In over several years involving the sourcing, securing, and establishing personnel in New Zealand from...”
Auckland Transport
“Working In Visas is super professional, and we have had 100% success getting visas for our new employees. If you work with them you can guarantee you will get the best advice...”
CPB Contractors
“Working In has been supporting the Transmission Gully Project in Wellington since 2016. This support has contributed to the success of our delivery targets...”
Bremca
“I have always found the team at Working In to be very easy to work with. Professional, responsive, knowledgeable and helpful, with a long standing presence in the industry...”
Jack Link’s NZ
“The team are really helpful and help with every step of the process. Hamneet was communicative through the whole process. She was clear in her communication...”
Dominion Constructors
“Right from the start Working In have been professional and transparent in every step in particular their in-house visa team have been exceptional partnering with us...”
Komatsu
“Since 2015, I have sought professional advice from Nassim Lalehzari & the Working In Visas Team regarding matters relating to immigration; including work visas...”
By Design Concrete and Paving
“When we first met Scott and Nassim, we felt instantly comfortable with them. They took the time and explained in detail...”
GCM Auckland
“Great company to work with when it comes to what can be complicated immigration matters. Great to work with and it seems like objectives are met one way or another...”
Metalier
“Superb and prompt.”
Scope Painting
“This is a great company to deal with. They don’t muck around & get things done pronto. Extremely knowledgeable in their field & will go above & beyond the call of duty...”
Turfrey
“Just a quick email to say thank you for all you did in applying for our visas. You’re fantastic to work with and make the process so seamless.”
Solo Plastics
“Thank you so much! As always you are amazing.”
The Treasury New Zealand
“In March 2019, Working In helped the New Zealand Treasury to deliver a targeted campaign to expand its talent pipeline with Working In’s unparalleled experience...”
Theta
“ A combination of ongoing skill shortages and a need for highly specialised IT professionals meant we have needed to come up with new ways to find that elusive talent...”
Clarksons
“ Clarksons were assisted by Working In to recruit Electricians and Fuel Technicians from the UK in 2018. Working In made the whole process very easy...”
Downer New Zealand
“ In November 2018 Downer New Zealand worked with Working In to attract people from South Africa and the UK. The Working In team arranged over 180 interviews...”
Education Personnel
“ We recently completed two important campaigns with Working In to source suitable candidates to come and teach in New Zealand. Targets for each of the campaigns...”
NZ Health Board
“Over the last year (2018-19) we engaged Working In to source healthcare professionals for our DHB including doctors (RMOs), specialist nurses and allied health workers...”
Bassett Plumbing & Drainage
“I would certainly recommend your services to anyone wanting immigration advice or services. it has been a pleasure working with you...”
Since January 2020 we have had:
8,600
Visa applications processed
339
Employer Accreditations processed
1,520
Residence visas processed
885
Job checks processed (Introduced June 2022)
26+
Years' experience in delivering results