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Time tested and proven results delivered with decency

Our track record stands on its own merit.

By design, not chance, our own team members are selected for decency, reasoning skills, and their depth of motor industry knowledge.

It is our belief that when industry knowledge and reasoning skills of our consulting team are paired, the correct selection of skills takes place.

Decency ensures consideration of both the clients' return on investment and genuinely beneficial careers for our job seekers. With this consideration first in mind we demonstrate our success with proven, long-term tenures of employment that lead to successful client relationships often spanning decades.

Automotive Employment NZ, through its owners and management at Jobcorp NZ Ltd, have a historical trading record that can be traced back to 1991.

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  • "​Knowledgeable, timely communication, and willing to give advice outside of scope of job placement."

    Rachel Frentz, Senior Talent Advisor

  • "​Very nice guy!"

    Ryan Mathie, Service Manager

  • "​Very responsive and knowledgeable with the our needs with the position to be filled, very happy with the candidate to date."

    Matagi Luli, General Manager

  • "​He always knows what I am looking for. Very engaged in the process"

    Shaun Clay, Group Service Manager

  • "​Always helpful, great communication throughout the process."

    Travis Cross, General Manager Aftersales – Botany

  • "​I found the process seamless. I have found Cassandra to be a highly motivated, focused on the needs of our business and the type of candidate that we require, she listens and is a total professional."

    Bob Hart, Aftersales Parts & Service Manager

  • "​Russell was amazing. I enjoyed working with him to further my career"

    Nigel, Candidate

  • "​Having collaborated closely with Russell Phillips and the team at Automotive Employment NZ since 2018, I can confidently endorse their exceptional recruitment services across various sectors of the automotive industry. Their comprehensive range of services are tailored to meet the diverse needs of clients and employers and I have personally experienced both ends of their incredible engagement throughout my automotive career in New Zealand. They have always managed to excel in providing high calibre, vetted staff for a variety of roles that I have tasked them with during my tenure in a senior role with a large international automotive group, and their value-added services have proved to be attractive and beneficial for all parties involved. In conclusion, I have no hesitation in recommending Automotive Employment NZ for their exceptional recruitment services, tailored solutions, and commitment to client satisfaction. Their professionalism, expertise, and range of services make them a valuable partner in the motor industry. Sincerely, Cornel Marais, Regional Operations Manager, Armstrong's Group"

    Cornel Marais, Regional Operations Manager Auckland

  • "Bayswater Group have utilized recruitment services from Russell Phillips and the team at Automotive Employment NZ since 2017. They continue to provide exceptional recruitment services through both targeted campaigns as well as their extensive candidate database. We have great confidence in their vetting process which always provides high caliber applicants. We have interviewed and subsequently successfully employed many candidates from New Zealand and offshore with the assistance of Automotive Employment NZ. At a personal level, my first relationship with Automotive Employment NZ was as a candidate in 2010, they could not have been more helpful through the whole selection process and resulting relocation of my family to Auckland. From 2010 until 2017, I held an executive role with a large corporate automotive retail group. I also utilized the services of Automotive Employment there with great confidence and success. I would have no hesitation recommending Automotive Employment NZ for their recruitment services and ongoing candidate support. Sincerely, Paul Brown, CEO Bayswater Vehicle Group"

    Paul Brown , CEO

  • "The team at Automotive Employment NZ assisted my husband and I in securing work in New Zealand in 2017. They were exceptional in their assistance in every aspect of our Immigration, from arranging interviews, and helping us to secure employment, to even going above and beyond to help us find a rental and schooling for my children. Throughout the years we have been in New Zealand, the Jobcorp team have supported us on an ongoing basis and any time we have needed advice or assistance, they have provided it without hesitation. The team at Automotive Employment NZ and Jobcorp their parent company that also has an immigration division have heart, compassion and a sense of generosity that exceeds the requirement of an Employment agency. I highly recommend using Automotive Employment NZ to any business or individual who is wanting a high level of attention to detail and the compassion and understanding that is required for people who are immigrating. Thank you to the team for your ongoing support and kindness."

    Keri-Ann and Ryno Hattingh, Candidate

  • "We have used Jobcorp owned Automotive Employment for several assignments across different parts of our business over several years. Each assignment was unique, and the team took the time to fully understand our operational requirements, skillset prerequisites and, more importantly, our needs around fit for our business and culture. Their attention to detail was outstanding as was their communication and empathy with the candidates they presented to us. Infact, they never presented a candidate that wasn’t a great fit. They are a team that is highly professional and very clearly genuinely cares about what is best for their clients and candidates over and above the need for a sale. "

    Gavin Lightfoot, GM Finance and Insurance

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    Automotive Apprentice - Clover Park, Auckland

    ​I’m 17 years old and live in Clover Park, Auckland. I completed the New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Engineering Level 3 at Unitec. My interests include engines, high performance, fabrication, modification, light automotive, panel, parts, transport, plant, and manufacturing. I want to do a business diploma and complete an apprenticeship in a workshop, eventually owning my own workshop in future. I have a restricted licence.

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    Automotive Apprentice - Auckland

    ​I’m 19 years old and live in Auckland. I completed the New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Engineering Level 3 at Unitec. My interests include air con, auto electrical, engines, high performance, fabrication, modification, light automotive, panel, and parts. I want to gain full-time employment and further experience, build professional habits, and continue studying including doing a Bachelor of Automotive Engineering. I want to become a full qualified automotive engineer and specialise in the future, as well as open my own workshop. I have a learners licence.

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    Automotive Apprentice - Auckland

    ​I’m 18 years old and I have completed the New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Engineering Level 3 at Unitec. My interests include auto electrical, engines, high performance, fabrication, modification, heavy and light automotive, parts, transport, plant, and manufacturing. I want to join a workshop to complete my apprenticeship and eventually move into a leadership role where I can teach other aspiring females in the industry. I have a learners licence.

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    Heavy Automotive Apprentice – Auckland

    ​I’m 17 years old and live in Auckland. I completed the New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Engineering Level 3 at Unitec. My interests include engines, high performance, heavy automotive, and parts. I would like to work on heavy vehicles/trucks, and eventually start a company and sell and rebuild trucks. I have part time experience at a heavy diesel workshop and have volunteered at an auto electrical workshop. I have a restricted licence.

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    Automotive Apprentice - Papatoetoe, Auckland

    ​I’m 18 years old and live in Papatoetoe, Auckland. I completed the New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Engineering Level 3 at Unitec. My interests include auto electrical, engines, high performance, fabrication, modification, heavy and light automotive, panel, parts, motorcycles, transport, plant, and manufacturing. I would like to start my apprenticeship and then specialise in hybrid systems, engine performance, upgrades, and/or automotive electrical work. I have a restricted licence.

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    Automotive Apprentice - Herald Island, West Auckland

    ​I’m 18 years old and live in Herald Island, West Auckland. I completed the New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Engineering Level 3 at Unitec. My interests include engines, high performance, light automotive, panel, and parts. I have a restricted licence. I want to become a qualified mechanic and enjoy my work and team members. In the long term, I want to own a workshop with friends and family and manage my own staff.

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    Heavy Automotive Apprentice - Saint Heliers, Auckland

    ​I’m 20 years old and live in Saint Heliers, Auckland. I completed the New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Engineering Level 3 at Unitec. My interests include engines, high performance, heavy automotive, motorcycles, transport, plant, and manufacturing. I want to get an automotive apprenticeship and qualify as a diesel mechanic. I have a full licence.

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    Automotive Apprentice - Auckland

    ​I’m 19 years old and have completed the New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Engineering Level 3 at Unitec. My interests include air conditioning, auto electrical, engines, high performance, fabrication, modification, heavy and light automotive, panel, parts, motorcycles, transport, plant, and manufacturing. I want to fully qualify as a mechanic and to work in dealership that has a a friendly and fun environment. Eventually I would like to work in performance or with race cars and open my own workshop.

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    Heavy Automotive Apprentice – Glenfield, Auckland

    ​I’m 19 years old and live in Glenfield, Auckland. I completed the New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Engineering Level 3 at Unitec. My interests include engines, high performance, and heavy automotive. I want to work as an apprentice, while furthering my automotive studies. I then want to branch off into a specialised field, particularly in heavy diesel so I can secure a job in the Australian mines. I have a learners licence

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    Automotive/Auto Electrical Apprentice - Onehunga, Auckland

    ​I live in Onehunga, Auckland. I completed the New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Engineering Level 3 at Unitec. My interests lie in the auto electrical field. I have a full drivers licence.

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    Light Automotive Apprentice - Henderson, Auckland

    ​I’m 19 years old and live in Henderson, Auckland. I completed the New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Engineering Level 3 at Unitec. My interests include engines, high performance, fabrication, modification, light automotive, and parts. I want to find a good workshop to begin my apprenticeship and expand on my skills and become a qualified mechanic. Inthe future I want to learn tuning on high performance engines and move to a high performance workshop or up the ladder to F1. I have a full drivers licence.

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    Light Automotive Apprentice

    ​I’m 20 years old and live in Northcote, North Shore. I completed the New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Engineering Level 3 at Unitec. My interests include engines, high performance, fabrication, modification, light automotive, and panel. I want to get my foot in the door and gain experience. I am open to relocating. I like something with a good balance of technical and creative aspects. Long term I want to find something that really clicks with me and that I can eventually specialise in. I have a restricted licence.

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    Automotive Apprentice - Albany, Auckland

    ​I’m 20 years old and live in Albany, Auckland. I completed the New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Engineering Level 3 at Unitec. My interests include engines, high performance, fabrication, modification, light and heavy automotive, motorcycles, transport, plant, and manufacturing. I aim to complete my tool set and become established and financially stable and develop my knowledge base. I have a full licence.

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    Mechanical Engineering Apprentice - Browns Bay, Auckland

    ​I’m 19 years old and live in Browns Bay, Auckland. I completed the New Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering Level 3 at Unitec. My interests include engines, high performance, fabrication, modification, and motorcycles. I want to gain an apprenticeship in 2026 and begin my career in engineering. I hope to someday work on the McLaren production or, alternatively, in any sort of major scale metal production company. I have a full licence.

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    Automotive Apprentice - Onehunga, Auckland

    ​I’m 20 years old and live in Onehunga, Auckland. I completed the New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Engineering Level 3 at Unitec. My interests include engines, high performance, fabrication, modification, light and heavy automotive, and panel. I want to focus on successfully graduating from this programme and immediately securing a level 4 apprenticeship programme. Long term I aim to develop specialised expertise, potentially in fabrication and modification, with the ultimate goal of either becoming a specialist technician in a high performance workshop or eventually opening my own automotive business. I have a full drivers licence.

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