Recruitment
At Decipher, recruitment isn’t about transactions. It’s about relationships, insights and finding the right fit for every role. For more than 18 years, we’ve partnered with businesses across New Zealand and internationally to connect outstanding people with organisations where they can thrive.
Recruitment with Heart is at the centre of everything we do.
We search, connect and dig deeper. We combine technology-enabled tools, networks and persistence to ensure no stone is left unturned. We hunt the right candidates out, and guarantee placements. Our role is to give you the confidence to make an informed choice. We place the people who drive organisations forward. Our collaborative team approach means you benefit from diverse perspectives, not a single recruiter’s opinion. Whatever the role, our approach is the same: thorough, values-driven and focused on long-term success.
Finding the right fit means looking beyond a CV – to the person, their motivations and the value they bring. That’s why we:
- Hunt for talent, across NZ and the globe
- Assess and understand every candidate before we recommend them.
- Provide detailed candidate insights so you can make informed choices with confidence.
- Guarantee every placement we make.
Our process
Every contact point is an opportunity for us to assess a candidate. Our usual process is:
The Decipher difference
We treat every connection as an opportunity to understand a candidate more deeply. Through a collaborative approach with our clients, we utilise a range of assessment methods to actively manage and mitigate risk, and creating better, stronger, long-term placements.
Why it matters
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Job opportunitiesPack Tech Mouldings is a Rolleston-based plastics moulding business with manufacturing, warehousing, and sales operations in our modern, purpose-built facility in the Rolleston Business Park.
Earlier this year, following the resignation of our GM Operations, we engaged Decipher Group and Lisa Edwards to manage the recruitment process. From the outset, Lisa demonstrated a genuine interest in understanding our business and the skills required for the role, spending time on-site with our team to get a full picture of our operations.
Through a structured and transparent process — including assessments, reference checks, and second interviews — we successfully appointed a candidate whose skills and experience fit our business well.
..Decipher provided valuable market insights, including salary expectations and industry trends, before taking the role to market. Within a week, we reviewed early candidate responses and refined our approach. The calibre of candidates was strong and Decipher presented comprehensive reports that made shortlisting straightforward.
Throughout the process, communication was clear and responsive. We always felt that our input was valued and that Lisa and the Decipher team were fully committed to achieving the right result.
We have no hesitation in recommending Decipher Group and Lisa Edwards for any recruitment needs and would happily work with them again.
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I’ve had the pleasure of working with Leanne and the Decipher Group team recently as they led the executive search process for our Chief Executive appointment, alongside other assignments and broader leadership team support.
What stands out most about working with Decipher is the consistent level of service, no matter who you deal with. Response times are always prompt, communication is clear, and there’s genuine warmth and personality in every interaction – you can always expect a friendly voice and a bit of fun alongside trusted, sound advice.
..I’ve always felt that the Decipher team are an extension of our own business. If you need help, they’re there – proactive, reliable, and ready to step in. The process is well-structured, with clear plans and timelines that are followed through. That gives you real confidence that the search is in hand, allowing you to focus on your day-to-day knowing that Decipher are taking care of things as if they were hiring for their own team.
Executive-level recruitment is a unique space that requires networks, connections, care, and finesse – all of which Decipher brings in abundance. They understand the nuances of leadership appointments and the importance of getting both the capability and cultural alignment right.
If I were to describe Decipher Group, I’d say they are true partners – respectful, flexible, dedicated, and honest. They’re not afraid of the tough conversations when needed, and I trust them implicitly to have our backs. That level of trust and partnership is rare, and it’s what makes them stand out.
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Have used Decipher numerous times now, with all the results providing the right person to fit the role.
When we have selected Decipher in the last couple of executive appointments, this has resulted in exceptional service, delivery, communication but most importantly a quality selection of applicants put before us.
I would not go to a competitive process to select the recruitment agency now, but select Decipher upfront as Lisa, combined with the Decipher team, has provided an excellent, cost effective service that provides results.
Having employed many people over my business career, and using Lisa and Decipher over recent times, this has added value in process, results and timeframes.
..I would be more than happy to discuss any questions on Decipher and their service.
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