About Us



Not just another recruiter.

We help growing businesses build the right team - and the right hiring system.



Our Story

At One Eighty, we do recruitment differently. We're not here to flood your inbox with CVs or rush through a hire. We're here to build long term solutions - helping you make the right hire now, while setting up a smarter system for the future.

Over the past 10+ years, we’ve partnered with companies across New Zealand and Australia to place standout talent in roles that matter - from engineers and quantity surveyors to lawyers, HR leaders, and business development managers.

Our clients span the construction, engineering, property, and architecture sectors, as well as professional services industries like HR, insurance, legal, and sales. What unites them? They’re growing, and they want recruitment done properly.

We believe in:

  • Straight talking partnerships - clear communication, consistent follow through, and no time wasted
  • Smart hiring systems - tech, process, and people working together
  • Long-term fits - not just skills on paper, but values and culture alignment
  • Flexible delivery - from exclusive permanent campaigns to senior level contractors when needed


If you’re ready to stop scrambling and start hiring strategically, we’d love to talk.

What We Offer

Permanent Recruitment

We specialise in permanent placements across a range of sectors and role levels - from mid level professionals through to senior leaders.


  • Tailored, exclusive campaigns designed around your business
  • In-depth candidate research and targeted outreach
  • Focus on long term fit: values, capability, and culture
  • Sector expertise across construction, property, engineering, architecture, HR, legal, insurance, and sales


Best for:
Business-critical hires, leadership roles, or when you want to get it right the first time.



Contractor Support

When you need someone now - we can help.


We place experienced contractors into interim and short term roles, helping you bridge gaps or support urgent delivery without compromising on quality.


  • Fast turnaround
  • Senior professionals only
  • Cultural alignment prioritised


Best for:
Parental leave cover, project based delivery, or interim leadership.