Blokhaus news
Is this recruitment branding or road rage in 3…2…1?
Founder and owner, Richard, has turned his Ford Ranger into a mobile billboard with a side of WTF? Yup the plate says GET STAFFD.
Why many top maintenance engineers quit (and it’s not the pay)
While pay matters, exit interviews point to a different cause. That of floor-level frustration.
There’s a new Breeze in the Christchurch office
Joining Blokhaus as our newest Recruitment Consultant, Breeze brings a high-octane mix of local pride (Christchurch born and raised, with iwi ties to Ngāti Ruanui) and real site credibility.
Blokhaus Recruitment fast-tracks INZ Accreditation Renewal in under 2 weeks
Last time, navigating the paperwork, regulatory checks, and review cycles took a full six months to finalise.
This year, the outcome was entirely different.
From casual to serious - Celebrating a great relationship with Lucino Benchtops
Nothing beats seeing hard work rewarded. We are thrilled to celebrate five of our temp team members who have recently transitioned into permanent roles with our client, Lucino Benchtops.
Bringing the pink to the green- supporting local with a bit of spice
Maybe you’ve noticed but we’re not exactly known for blending into the background - and our setup at the recent New Brighton Rugby Club Golf Tournament made sure of that!
Blokhaus and Cook Bros join forces for a good cause
Community spirit and local collaboration have taken centre stage on a Cook Brothers Construction billboard site, where Blokhaus Recruitment has earned a prime spot on the site's prominent hoarding by rallying around a crucial local cause.
What the new English language rules mean for skilled trades and candidate recruitment
The mandatory English language requirements now include skill level 3 roles under the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) framework. Previously, these standards mainly applied to lower-skilled level 4 and level 5 roles.
Welder and fabricator hiring in 2026: what top workshops look for (and how to stand out)
The manufacturing and engineering sectors across New Zealand are demanding higher standards of technical execution than ever before. For welders and fabricators, standing out in today's recruitment landscape requires more than just possessing a visor and basic workshop experience. Modern workshops are seeking well-rounded tradespeople who combine technical precision with reliability, safety awareness, and clear communication.
The civil construction skills gap: What talent wants in 2026
The civil construction sector faces a defining challenge: how to attract qualified engineering, supervisory, and project management talent. While market activity across major transport, water, and infrastructure projects remains intense, the pool of experienced civil engineers, project managers, and site supervisors continues to tighten.
Why building a women’s ice hockey team is just like recruitment
If you have spent any time chatting with Tara McGregor-Sutton, our Business Development Manager for Otago and Southland, you will quickly realise two things:
She genuinely cares about putting people first.
She is utterly obsessed with ice hockey.
Hard work, local pride, and team spirit: Why Blokhaus backs the Canterbury Rams
Discover why Blokhaus Recruitment partners with the Canterbury Rams. From a shared work ethic to local Canterbury pride and epic team outings, see how we value teamwork.
Health & safety excellence: Blokhaus achieves 97% SiteWise score
Blokhaus Recruitment has achieved SiteWise Gold with a 97% score. We provide safe, high-quality recruitment in Wellington, Christchurch, Southern Lakes, Dunedin, and Invercargill.