About hires.nz

Connecting Kiwis across New Zealand through trusted marketplace experiences since 2024

Our Mission

At hires.nz, we believe that finding the perfect rental, job opportunity, or professional service shouldn't be complicated. We're building New Zealand's most trusted marketplace where quality connections happen naturally.

Founded by Kiwis for Kiwis, we understand the unique needs of our local communities. From Auckland apartments to Queenstown chalets, from tech startups to traditional trades, we're here to make meaningful connections across Aotearoa.

50K+
Active Users
10K+
Verified Listings
98%
Satisfaction Rate

Why Choose hires.nz?

  • 100% verified listings and user profiles
  • Secure payment processing with buyer protection
  • 24/7 customer support from our Auckland office
  • Local expertise and New Zealand-focused features
  • Transparent review system with verified feedback

Meet Our Team

Passionate Kiwis building technology that brings communities together

Lee Penkman

Lee Penkman

AI and Visual Effects veteran

AI and Visual Effects veteran (Canva, Avatar 2). Founding AI Engineer at Compose.ai (YC W21).

Nicole Caton

Nicole Caton

Marketing

Community Manager, Sales, Recruitment, Operations, Partnerships.

Our Values

The principles that guide everything we do at hires.nz

Community First

Every decision we make puts our Kiwi community's needs first

Trust & Safety

Building the most trusted marketplace in New Zealand

Innovation

Constantly improving to serve our users better

Transparency

Open, honest communication in everything we do

Get in Touch

Have questions? We'd love to hear from you. Our team is here to help.

Email Support

[email protected]

24/7 response time

Phone Support

0800 HIRES

Mon-Fri 8AM-8PM NZST

Office

Level 3, 123 Queen Street
Auckland CBD, NZ

Visit by appointment

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