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DRIVE — People Drive Us. Good People · Safe People · Drive Results. Tōtika registered · SiteWise Gold 2026/27.
Wellington · Palmerston North · Kāpiti Coast · Wairarapa

People Drive Us.Ready When You Are.

You need reliable people, fast. We deliver pre-screened, work-ready staff across transport, civil, traffic management, warehousing, manufacturing and trades — backed by a 30-minute response guarantee.

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New Zealand's highest accreditations SiteWise Gold 2026/27 Tōtika Registered Responsive · Compliance-first · NZ-wide
For Employers

You need the right people — not just anyone

Every worker we send is police-checked, licence-verified, drug-tested and briefed on your site before day one. We visit your site first — no exceptions. One call, and we come to you.

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For Job Seekers

Find work that fits your skills and your life

We don't place you and disappear. From day one through your first three months, we check in, support you, and fight for your future. Your skills matter here.

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What We Cover

Six Industry Sectors

Hover a sector to see the roles we fill. Pre-screened, compliant, and ready to deploy across the lower North Island.

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Transport & Drivers

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Class 1–5 · All endorsements · Tankers · Hiab · Refrigerated
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Civil Construction

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Earthworks · Roading · Trades · Labour · Plant operators · Foremen
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Traffic Management

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TC · TTM · TMO · STMS NP/P · CoPTTM qualified · Drivers
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Warehousing & Logistics

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Forklift operators · Pick & pack · Despatch · Cold chain
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Manufacturing & Industrial

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Production line · Assembly · Machine operation · QC
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Trades & Industrial

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Electrical · Plumbing · Mechanical · Scaffolding · General labour
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How We Work

Our 6-Step Placement Process

From brief to site — fast, screened, compliant.

1

Brief

Role, site, hours & standards confirmed.

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Source

Database, job boards, referrals & LinkedIn.

3

Screen

MOJ, licence, drug & competency checks.

4

Place

Induction, PPE & site requirements locked in.

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Check In

Day 1 · Week 1 · Month 1 & quarterly.

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Escalate

Any concern owned & resolved same day.

Our Promise

Here's Exactly What We Do For You

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Visit your site before any worker is placed — no exceptionsWe understand your environment, culture, and standards before day one.
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Screen every candidate: police check, licences, ACC, drug testAll completed before placement. Every time, no shortcuts.
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Brief workers on your site requirements and H&S standardsYour requirements communicated clearly before day one.
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Handle all payroll, compliance and employment obligationsACC levies, holiday pay, KiwiSaver — all taken off your plate.
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Call Day 1, check in Week 1, Week 2, Month 1 and Month 3You'll never feel like you've been left in the dark.
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Respond to any issue the same day — alwaysGood news or bad. One contact. One call. Sorted.
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Give you one dedicated contact who knows your businessNot a call centre. A real person who knows your site.
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Be honest with you — good news or bad, you'll always hear from usThe relationship is always more important than the sale.
30 MINResponse guarantee — every enquiry
5+ YearsOur longest clients still with us
Police CheckEvery placement (MOJ)
Licence VerifiedBefore site attendance
Drug & AlcoholAccredited, pre-placement
ACC ChecksFully work-ready
Our Core Values

What We Stand For

Five core values guide every placement, every relationship and every decision we make. They're not words on a wall — they're how we show up on site, every single day.

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Live WithPassion

“When there are no easy answers, passion pushes you to find a way.”

  • Fuels Resilience
  • Finds the Way
  • Drives Excellence
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BuildRelationships

“Team above individual, DRIVE before self — when we bring our best, everyone rises.”

  • Lift Each Other
  • Grow Together
  • One DRIVE Family
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Act WithIntegrity

“We own our words and actions, tell the truth, and treat people with respect.”

  • No Excuses
  • Listen & Learn
  • Inclusion Non-Negotiable
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PracticeDiscipline

“Discipline is the bridge between vision and victory.”

  • Builds Habits
  • Stays Consistent
  • Delivers Results
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Strive ForExcellence

“Excellence starts with attitude — the thing that raises the standard for everyone around us.”

  • Own Our Attitude
  • Sets the Culture
  • Raises Everyone
Candidate Care Programme

Built Into Every Placement

We don't place you and disappear. From day one through your first three months, we check in, support you, and make sure it's working for everyone.

Day 1

Arrival & Induction

Arrival, induction, and site readiness confirmed. Issues handled before they become problems.

Week 1

Early Feedback

Feedback captured from both sides. Early concerns escalated and resolved fast.

Month 1

Retention Review

Retention, performance, and wellbeing check-in. Making sure the placement works for everyone.

Month 3

Long-Term Fit

Longer-term fit review and workforce planning. Where temp placements become permanent stories.

What People Say

Don't Take Our Word For It

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DRIVE has been supplying our civil crews for over three years. Compliance is airtight — every worker shows up ready, screened, and briefed. They're the only agency I've never had to chase.

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Mike G.Site Manager — Civil Construction, Wellington
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I've registered with three agencies in Wellington. DRIVE is the only one that actually followed up. They found me work within a week and checked in on me the whole way through.

JK
James K.Class 5 Driver — Wellington
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When our regular crew fell through the night before a big production run, Theo personally sorted us out by 7am. Real people who actually show up — that's what sets DRIVE apart.

SL
Sarah L.Operations Manager — Manufacturing

Need Staff? Let's Talk — We Come to You.

No obligation. No pressure. We respond within 30 minutes during business hours.

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