Testimonials

Miria Jacobs

Mireina, Candidate

​Working with Miria has honestly been amazing. From the very first conversation, she made me feel comfortable and supported. She was always quick to respond and straight to the point, but still warm and genuine — I never felt like just another candidate on her list. She really took the time to understand what I was looking for and walked me through the whole process with patience and encouragement. I’m extremely grateful for all her help.

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Meryjhel, Candidate

​Miria is an incredibly amazing recruiter. These have been challenging times for candidates like myself to find the right employer who values our skills and experience, but Miria made it possible. She went above and beyond to connect me with the right opportunity and paved the way for me to secure an interview with my current employer.

 Even after I joined, she continued to check in regularly to make sure I was settling in well at my new workplace. Her dedication, support, and genuine care truly set her apart. I’m deeply grateful for her help throughout my career journey.

Frederik Stapleton

Saturn Portfolio, Financial Servies

​I have known Frederik since his early days in recruiting and have watched him build his network and credibility within the financial services sector. His ability to access quality candidates who are often not actively looking, combined with a genuine commitment to long-term partnerships over transactional outcomes, is truly refreshing. Parker Bridge and Frederik are a knowledgeable specialist team combining deep industry understanding with an exceptional ability to build long-term relationships with both clients and candidates.

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Forsyth Barr

​As the People & Recruitment Manager at Forsyth Barr, I have had the pleasure of partnering with Parker Bridge Recruitment across a range of recruitment assignments, and I am delighted to recommend them as a preferred recruitment partner.

Parker Bridge has consistently demonstrated a genuine commitment to understanding our business, culture, and hiring needs. Rather than simply filling vacancies, they take the time to identify candidates who are not only technically capable, but who also align with our values and organisational culture. This has resulted in strong long-term hiring outcomes and an excellent candidate experience.

What sets Parker Bridge apart is the strength of the relationships they build with both clients and candidates. They operate with integrity, demonstrate a high level of care, and consistently deliver on their commitments. Their understanding of the New Zealand financial services market, combined with their consultative approach and willingness to challenge conventional thinking, makes them a trusted extension of our internal recruitment function.

Sapna Kanwar

Wilson Parking , Management Accountant

​She was supportive and genuinely invested in my success. She kept me informed throughout the process, offered helpful insights before interviews, and made the entire journey feel seamless and stress-free. Her professionalism, warmth, and dedication truly set her apart. I couldn’t have asked for a better recruiter to guide me through.

Frederik Stapleton

Forsyth Barr, Branch Manager

Fred was very knowledgeable, responsive, and highly professional throughout every stage of the recruitment process. He communicated openly, provided honest market insights, He has consistently delivered on our recruitment briefs, and where talent has been scarce—particularly in regional locations—he has demonstrated creativity and commercial insight by thinking beyond traditional talent pools. His has the ability to identify high-calibre candidates from industries adjacent to financial services, who have gone on to add significant value to our business.

Craig Hegan

Scott Taylor, Chief Executive Officer

I have worked with Parker Bridge for the last four years to recruit Contact Centre, Internal Area Managers, and administration roles. More recently, over the past 12 months, I have worked with Craig Hegan and the Parker Bridge team to recruit an entirely new Executive team as part of a major transformation project. This included a new Head of IT, Head of Finance, Head of Health & Safety, and Head of Operations. All have brought additional capabilities into our organisation resulting in a profitable business turnaround, higher staff engagement, and a strong performance-driven culture. Underpinning this success has been a willingness from Parker Bridge to invest time in understanding our business. Mutual trust has been developed due to the successes we have had, and Parker Bridge's recruitment methodologies and headhunting have ensured that I have never had to interview countless candidates when recruiting. Recruitment is key to our success and to find the right strategic partner provides me with the confidence that candidates being presented are fit for purpose. We value our partnership with Parker Bridge and I would have no hesitation in utilising their services on-going.

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Richard, Chief Financial Officer

We had multiple opportunities in our finance team when we approached Parker Bridge. It was very good to work with them, they got things done very efficiently and made life easy for us. 

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Brooke, Customer Service Assistant

Parker Bridge was great! They were very friendly and helpful! Even though I didn’t get the role at first, they went about it very professionally and politely, and kept me in the loop about other potential openings. They just really made me feel like they cared! I know it’s their job, but they are really good at what they do and to make your customers feel that you care is a great thing. I would highly recommend Parker Bridge to friends and family. Absolutely fantastic.

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Michele, Accounts Receivable

I have signed up with numerous recruitment agencies but have found Craig Hegan to be the very best recruiter so far. Craig has been very helpful, honest and has followed all the way through. I wish other recruiters could take his lead on how a candidate should be looked after.

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Stephen, Manager Risk & Controls

I was approached by Parker Bridge regarding an opportunity with a well-known bank. I really enjoyed how down to earth and personable they were. For instance, I had to rush to Wellington for a family bereavement. Parker Bridge's Consultants ensured everything in terms of paperwork was sorted with my new employer and offered to assist me when and where needed which was much appreciated. I would definitely recommend working with them.

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Denise, Payroll Administrator

I approached Parker Bridge when I was made redundant and required part-time work. Parker Bridge's Consultants were professional, approachable and dedicated to helping me. They have been in contact on a regular basis, prior to being accepted for a position and afterwards to see how everything was going.

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Holly, Project Administrator

Parker Bridge was amazing to work with. I had just graduated from University and needed assistance in finding a role that suited me and Parker Bridge's Consultants went above and beyond. They gave me examples to use for my CV, sent me articles about the company so I could research them for my interviews, and gave me a glowing reference to the HR team at the company I got the job with. Parker Bridge beat my expectations by a mile.

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Elise, Product Owner/Business Analyst

I had never dealt with a Recruitment Company before where the focus was completely on me, and my professional and personal well-being, rather than on a successful result in filling the vacancy. It was so refreshing and I was actually overwhelmed with gratitude several times by the sheer level of care and insight shown. From the very first call, it was all about me - what I was looking for, what I needed, how I would fit or not fit the role. Before each interview, Parker Bridge called me, discussed the expectations of the meeting and provided the most amazing insights. Their debriefing skills after the interviews were also very skilled and insightful. Any quirky questions I had were discussed and if they didn't have the answer, I had one within 24 hours. I have not hesitated to recommend Parker Bridge and when I talk about how I found my new role, Parker Bridge have featured strongly as an incredibly positive experience. Thank you!

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Cody, Payroll Administrator

Parker Bridge is amazing, you can be yourself around them and they know how to highlight your positives making you feel more at ease in an interview. Parker Bridge has totally changed my view on recruiters for the better. They sold me to the client so well I had the job almost from the moment I walked in for an interview. They have made regular contact and sent lots of positive encouragement. If you’re thinking of working with them - do it, they are amazing.