About Us
a little about US
The Bay of Plenty's number one recruitment agency!
At Personnel Resources, we’re proud to be a local recruitment agency with over 30 years of experience connecting great people with great businesses.
Based in the Bay of Plenty, we operate across our three offices in Rotorua, Tauranga, and Whakatāne, offering recruitment solutions across all industries and role types - whether it’s permanent, temporary, contract-based, part-time, or full-time.
Our goal is simple: to understand your business, deliver results, and make the process easy and enjoyable.
The values we live by
We embody our values, PEOPLE = Positive, Expert, Original, Partnership, Loyal, Engaging – guided by the principle of Kotahitanga. Together, we foster positive engagement, build strong partnerships, and deliver tailored solutions that meet the unique needs of our clients and candidates. Our values are the driving force behind everything we do.
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Meet the team behind Personnel Resources
Discover the heart of Personnel Resources—our incredible team! Your all-star cast of career advocates, Consultants, and community partners based in the Bay of Plenty.
Our associations
We believe that collaboration and community are key to creating meaningful career matches and providing exceptional service to our clients. Discover the associations that amplify the work we do at Personnel Resources.
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