Strong trust leads to consistent success
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A 9-month recruitment process
As requirements were specific, the recruitment process spanned 9 months and averaged 1-2 placements per month. -
Purpose-driven candidates
Talent made sure candidates were 100% on board with the Tataki AUL journey – ensuring they had an understanding in Te Ao Māori, as well as development in the Auckland tourism industry. -
Consistent communication
We ensured Tātaki Auckland were kept up to date throughout the process as a key requirement for our services.
Their story
Tātaki Auckland Unlimited is Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland’s economic and cultural agency committed to making the region a desirable place to live, work, visit, invest and do business.
As an Auckland Council-controlled organisation, they deliver a coordinated, region-wide programme to maximise cultural, social and economic benefits for residents and visitors.
Home to some of the region’s most beloved arts, cultural, conservation and heritage institutions, they enhance Auckland’s cultural vibrancy, providing a wealth of enriching experiences and opportunities; and tell Auckland’s story to the world.
The principle of kotahitanga – one shared purpose – drives their commitment to partnership with the wider Auckland Council whanau, and a diverse range of public and private sector organisations.
They contacted Talent to help find team members that were 100% onboard with the Tataki AUL journey, and more importantly had an understanding and interest in Te Ao Māori and for the development in the AKL tourism industry.
Their challenge
The biggest challenge they were facing was getting the right balance of technical and personal skills which complimented each one of the new / existing team members.
Culture was extremely important as well as finding people that would want to be on the journey with them.
Quality over quantity was key.
Our solution
The Auckland Talent team has a strong understanding of the local market and a large database of candidates built up over time. Not every candidate was shortlisted as there was a specific criteria that we needed to adhere by.
Those who were interviewed, Talent made sure were 100% on board with the Tataki AUL journey, they had an understanding and interest in Te Ao Māori and for the development in the AKL tourism industry.
Tataki wanted to be kept updated throughout the process and where every candidate was at with other interviews which we made sure of.
The recruitment process happened over 8-9 months, with an average of 1-2 placements per month.
Due to the strength of this relationship and the deep understanding of the requirements, Talent hit 100% of the target.
