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 offer more than just recruitment. Through our AI Talent Engine, we help you map the market, engage the right people early, and build a pipeline of candidates ready when the timing’s right.


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.



The AI Talent Engine

More than recruitment — it’s a hiring system.


The AI Talent Engine builds a live, always-on pipeline of aligned candidates tailored to your business. We track, engage, and nurture talent before you need to hire — so when the time comes, you’re already ahead.


  • Market mapping and competitor analysis
  • Passive talent identification and outreach
  • Ongoing engagement and warm candidate pool
  • Reduced time-to-fill, better quality hires, and less hiring stress


Best for:
Companies hiring regularly or planning ahead for growth.



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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.