Established in 2019, The Work Collective was born from a desire to advocate for impactful social procurement solutions for the recruitment industry.

As part of Aotearoa’s largest recruitment group, Accordant, our close relationship with the numerous entities under the Accordant umbrella allows us unparalleled insight into the New Zealand employment market across a broad range of industries and sectors.

We quickly observed that many individuals face barriers to employment, and have difficulty overcoming them due to lack of available support. These barriers can be anything from limited work experience to long term unemployment, and sometimes even unjust discrimination.

We also realised that the mix of our Accordant businesses, wide employer networks, and diverse pool of candidates means we’re uniquely positioned to address these barriers. We decided to make a positive difference by offering support and facilitating access to meaningful work opportunities.

Through our commitment to driving change, we go beyond simply doing what is right. We offer our client partners a way to achieve their social goals and outcomes, through the procurement of staffing solutions that enhance diversity, equity, and inclusion. We deliver social outcomes that benefit individuals, their whānau, communities, clients, the recruitment industry, and Aotearoa New Zealand as a whole.