Starfish

Starfish is a Wellington-based recruitment agency with 19 years of experience connecting candidates and clients on their evolution journeys. The company provides a comprehensive suite of recruitment services including contracting, permanent recruitment with an executive search approach, payroll administration, and strategic delivery solutions. Starfish is an accredited All-of-Government (AOG) recruitment and consulting panel supplier, and holds Accredited Employer Work Visa Scheme status, demonstrating their credibility and compliance within New Zealand's recruitment landscape.

Starfish specialises across several key practice areas that define their market positioning. The agency has a strong track record in Business Transformation recruitment, supporting clients through the full lifecycle of business change, project, programme and portfolio delivery. In Digital Transformation, Starfish develops long-term partnerships to assist clients with their digital evolution, providing tailored technical resource solutions spanning strategic architecture, DevOps, data, digital and cyber security roles. The company also specialises in Policy and Strategy recruitment, sourcing diverse candidates for policy and strategy positions throughout Aotearoa, New Zealand, with deep understanding of employer expectations in this distinctive market.

Starfish operates from their Wellington headquarters at Level 6, Equinox House, 222 Lambton Quay, serving clients and candidates across New Zealand's public and private sectors. The agency differentiates itself through a personal approach, enabling clients and candidates to speak directly with consultants rather than navigating impersonal processes. Their combination of sector expertise, government accreditation, and commitment to understanding both candidate stories and client transformation outcomes positions Starfish as a trusted partner for organisations seeking quality talent during periods of significant change.