Only Human

Only Human is a respected recruitment agency providing insightful recruitment and human resource solutions for small and medium-sized businesses across the South Island. Founded in 1996, the company has built a reputation for understanding individual client needs and delivering practical, people-focused strategies. Led by Director Kirsty Trolove, who holds a Master of Science in Industrial and Organisational Psychology, Only Human combines professional expertise with genuine care for client success. The team includes Kate Cooper, an HR and Recruitment Specialist with extensive business leadership experience, and Julia Knowles, a Talent Consultant with over 30 years of local recruitment experience.

Only Human specialises in comprehensive human resource and recruitment solutions spanning temporary and permanent recruitment, employment agreements, organisational structure and design, workforce planning, psychometric and personality testing, restructuring and redundancy support, employment relations, training and development plans, performance management, and employee conflict resolution. The agency leverages accredited assessments including emotional intelligence evaluations and 360-degree reviews to support client organisations. With valuable industry experience and well-established local networks, Only Human delivers cost-effective recruitment services tailored to each business's unique culture and requirements.

Operating across Marlborough, Christchurch, and the broader South Island, Only Human serves businesses seeking to stay competitive in a fast-paced environment. The agency's systematic approach to recruitment improves candidate pools whilst ensuring cultural fit and long-term retention. Clients choose Only Human for its combination of strategic insight, practical people expertise, and genuine commitment to understanding what makes each business tick, enabling informed and insightful people decisions that drive organisational success.