Advertise the position and choose who to hire
Your goal in this process is to find the right person to join your company. To do that, you’ll need to clearly communicate your preferences and keep an open mind.
A good job description is key. It tells people exactly what you’re looking for, and that helps them decide whether to apply for the role.
Remember, you want to make your business attractive to potential applicants. Let them know why it’s a good place to work.
Use the job description to describe:
- your workplace culture
- bonuses and benefits
- how your business makes a positive impact.
The more information you can include in the job description, the more likely you are to receive applications from suitable candidates. That will make it easier to review applications and choose who to hire.
Keep in mind that you must not discriminate based on personal information. That means you can’t say that you want to hire people of a particular age, gender or race. These rules exist to give everyone a fair chance in the workforce.
Before you advertise, check the rules about what you can and cannot ask for when hiring.
Consider government recruitment options
There are lots of ways to find people to work for you. For example, you can advertise in the paper, use a job listing website or work with a recruitment agency.
There are also recruitment services provided by the government, through Work and Income, Employment New Zealand and others.
These are well are worth exploring. They can help you:
- find the right candidate quicker, and at less cost
- think outside the box and expand your search
- connect with industry organisations and networks.
What's next
Deciding to hire
Leave and holidays
Ending employment
Having a fair workplace
Resolving employment challenges
Leadership and culture
Upskilling employees
Looking after yourself
Looking after your people