Fortitude Group
We are the one stop shop for those in the job market or those looking to add exceptional talent to their team.
Bespoke hiring solutions to fit your unique business
Expert help, advice and support every step of the way
Take away the stress of job hunting or candidate finding
Fortitude refers to strength in the face of adversity
And there’s nothing quite like the job or candidate market to test your fortitude!
Hiring the right person—or deciding where to take your career next—is a big decision. It deserves a thoughtful approach, honest advice and the determination to get it right. That’s where Fortitude Group comes in.
We offer a more personal and flexible approach to recruitment. There’s no ‘one size fits all’ process because every business, role and job seeker is different. We take the time to understand what you genuinely need, then shape our support around you.
For Companies
We start by understanding your business, your goals and what you need, then tailor our support to fit. Whether you’re hiring, improving your recruitment process or navigating a restructure, we work alongside you to make every step simpler.
From managing your candidate search and supporting your HR team to helping affected employees move towards new opportunities, we keep the process clear, considered and moving forward—without the unnecessary stress.
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For Job Seekers
Your next role should take you closer to where you want to be. We take the time to understand your experience, your goals and what truly matters to you in your next move.
From your first conversation with us through to interviews and offers, we’ll keep you informed, provide honest advice and support you throughout the process—helping you move forward with clarity and confidence.
MEET HAYLEY — FOUNDER, STRAIGHT-TALKER AND PROFESSIONAL PEOPLE-FINDER
Matching great people with great businesses—and never settling for ‘good enough’.
Great people are more than a CV, and great businesses are more than a job description. Finding the right match takes experience, persistence and someone who genuinely cares about the outcome.
Hayley has worked in recruitment since 2019, building her experience across both the UK and New Zealand. She founded Fortitude Group in 2024 after recognising that businesses and job seekers deserved something better—recruitment that was more personal, more flexible and far more human.
Today, Hayley partners with businesses throughout New Zealand, supporting recruitment across engineering, manufacturing, logistics, construction, sales and technology. She is particularly passionate about technical and hard-to-fill roles, where fresh thinking, industry understanding and determination really matter.
When you work with Fortitude Group, you work directly with Hayley. From the first conversation and candidate search through to interviews, offers and follow-up, there are no corporate hand-offs and no ‘one size fits all’ process. Every search is shaped around the business, the role and the people involved.
For employers, that means a recruitment partner who understands what’s at stake and won’t give up when the right people are difficult to find. For job seekers, it means honest advice, genuine support and being treated as a person—not a placement fee.
Because the right match doesn’t simply fill a vacancy. It can strengthen a business, transform a career and change what comes next.
Outside of work, Hayley is usually spending time with her husband and their two dogs, tackling the next house or garden project on their rural block, watching Formula 1, or rounding up their six sheep—usually the escape artist they really should have called Houdini.
Testimonials
From Happy Clients & Candidates
“I wanted to express my appreciation to you for being a rare recruiter who genuinely prioritises the human element in your service. It’s not often that one comes across someone as kind and thoughtful as you are.”
“Hayley has been nothing but awesome since connecting with her. She clearly communicated the role, developed great rapport, set clear expectations and guided me through every step. She has been supportive, kind and did her best to match my needs and expectations with the clients.”
“Outstanding and professional recruitment company catering to the full spectrum of employment needs whether it be for a high-end executive appointment or a specialist trade person. The team goes over and above to make the experience personal, professional and one that will ensure you will continue to use Hayley and her team for all your needs going forward. Absolutely Outstanding.”
“Communication was excellent. I could always count on having plenty of suitable candidates sent through. Candidate screening was completed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality. Paperwork was completed meticulously and on schedule. We got bums on seats; plain and simple!”
To find out how we can help you further, please get in touch with us.
The key to fortitude in the face of change is having great allies.
Send us an email to info@fortitude-group.co.nz and a member of the team will call you back. Or, give us a call on 022 694 3729.
We look forward to hearing from you soon!