Beyond Recruitment
HQ
Auckland, New Zealand
NZ Employees
105
Industry
staffing and recruiting
NZ Presence
Head offices in Auckland (Level 6, Huawei Centre, 120 Albert Street), Wellington (Level 10, 141 The Terrace), and Christchurch (293 Durham Street N, Level 1); presence in Tauranga and Hamilton; nationwide recruitment operations across Aotearoa.
AI Focus Areas
AI Maturity Evidence
Actively publishing reports (e.g., Technology, Transformation & Digital Report 2025/26) and blogs on AI trends in NZ organizations; recruiting for client AI enablement projects; no public evidence of internal AI tools, systems, or operational deployment.
Transformation Opportunities
| Area | Opportunity | Impact | Complexity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate Matching | AI-driven semantic matching using NLP to pair candidates with jobs based on skills, experience, and cultural fit | high | moderate |
| Resume Screening | Automated AI parsing, ranking, and bias-reduced shortlisting of CVs from large applicant pools | high | simple |
| Market Insights & Reporting | AI-powered predictive analytics for talent trends, salary forecasting, and client-specific hiring recommendations | high | complex |
| Client & Candidate Engagement | AI chatbots for initial consultations, personalized outreach, and scheduling automation | medium | moderate |
Decision Makers
Liza Viz
Chief Executive, Director
Oversees strategy and operations; authors blogs on AI impact in workforce and recruitment
Ben Pearson
Director, Client Solutions and Technology, Transformation & Digital
Leads tech recruitment division; key insights on AI trends via reports and hiring for AI projects
Simon Bachler
IT Services Delivery Manager
Manages internal IT infrastructure, relevant for AI enablement and tool implementation
Tech Stack Signals
Competitive Landscape
Competitors like Hays NZ, Robert Walters, and platforms such as SEEK.co.nz are integrating AI for automated screening and matching; recruitment industry faces pressure to adopt AI to reduce time-to-hire and improve accuracy amid talent shortages.
AIA Fit Assessment
- --NZ-based mid-market firm at exploring AI maturity with no evident internal capabilities
- --High budget signals from competitive hiring and growth as largest Kiwi-owned agency
- --Multiple high-impact AI opportunities in core recruitment operations
- --Clear hiring urgency for AI-related engineering roles and accessible tech leadership
Hiring Signals
Total Roles
31
Remote
No
Levels
senior
Skills Sought
Company Timeline
First tracked via job listings
Deep research completed
Engagement Angle
Your AI Enablement Project signals a strategic push into AI capabilities—how can we help Beyond build custom AI tools to automate candidate matching and supercharge placement velocity?
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