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With 25 years of experience, FRENZ Recruitment and Immigration has supported hundreds of New Zealand farmers and, more recently, construction, trade, technical, and engineering sectors in meeting both short- and long-term staffing needs.
We connect employers with motivated backpackers, Kiwis, and offshore candidates who align with each client’s business goals.
Our commitment to integrity, respect, and effective engagement—backed by proven processes—helps employers reduce the cost and stress of hiring while empowering employees to succeed in roles they enjoy.
FRENZ is a one stop shop for employment needs
As a market leader we offer
- Comprehensive and standalone recruitment & immigration to save you time and reduce stress – from sourcing and vetting to immigration approvals and onboarding.
- High quality, motivated candidates, short and long term, with a range of skills and experience to suit your needs.
- Streamlined processes and expertise to more quickly and cost efficiently bring high caliber staff to work with our deep regulatory knowledge and unique international partnerships.
- Ongoing advice and support to help ensure a happy and productive employer and employee relationship.
FRENZ’s Range of Services
Recruitment Services
End to end recruitment or custom select services to find, qualify and expertly match the right people to the right positions.
Employment & Human Resources Advice
Education and support to navigate New Zealand’s employment and immigration laws, plus strategic workforce planning to help you retain talent, boost productivity, and cut costs and risks.
Immigration Services and Advice
Licensed Immigration Advice to navigate the complex pathways for hiring, working, visiting, or settling in New Zealand—making the process clear and stress-free.
Onboarding, Mediation & Pastoral Care
Proactive measures to prevent problems and step in with support when needed—from smooth, structured settlement sessions to seamless travel coordination.
Proactive measures to prevent problems and step in with support when needed—from smooth, structured settlement sessions to seamless travel coordination.
News
Major Changes to Skilled Migrant Category Effective August 2026
Following the Government’s initial announcements in September 2025, Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has now released further details regarding the new Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) framework set to take effect on 24 August 2026.
Work to Residence Wage Threshold Changes in August 2026
Good News from INZ – from 24 August 2026 regarding the requirement for current Resident Visa median wage pay.
INZ Expands AEWV English Language Requirements to Skill Level 3 Roles
From June, the minimum English language requirement will extend to include ANZSCO and National Occupation List (NOL) Skill Level 3 roles.
FRENZ Expands Immigration Expertise: Meet Shweta, Our New Immigration Lawyer
Shweta joins FRENZ multinational team, bringing nearly two decades of immigration expertise. A New Zealand-qualified Barrister & Solicitor and former Immigration New Zealand Manager, Shweta provides FRENZ clients with unique and invaluable insights to navigate the ever changing immigration rules and provide informed guidance to help ensure successful outcomes. As well as work, family and residence, Shweta specialises in navigating
Immigration Median Wage Set to Increase from March 2026
Immigration Median Wage Set to Increase from March 2026 With short notice and leading into New Season, Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has just announced that from 9 March 2026, the immigration median wage will increase to $35.00 per hour (currently $33.56 p/hour). If a worker starts employment with a new employer from 9th March 2026, they may need to meet the new
Testimonials
“Sooo disappointed and stressed and was about to give up until I saw a job by FRENZ Recruitment & Immigration.
They’d worked with me to make my experience more marketable in NZ and, within 2 weeks, secured an interview. I’m glad to say I received a job offer but could not have done it without FRENZ.
I highly recommend that, if you are looking to immigrate, this is the only company you should use.”
Calvin-Electrical Fitter
“I just want to thank Kath and Jehn at FRENZ Recruitment & Immigration for your absolutely wonderful service, assistance and help in assisting me with Employment. From the moment we made contact, it was a time frame of 2 weeks and I had a job offer.
Your communication with me through the whole process was incredibly reassuring. Thank you for keeping me up to date as everything went along. I would recommend you over and over again.”
Frans-Electrician
Excellent news and fantastic work. I am very very grateful and can’t quite believe its through already and you did it in 2 weeks !!!
I would like to thank you and your staff so much for all the hard work in helping me to obtain/renew my visa in NZ. I know that it could not have happened without Frenz. My first meeting with you, I knew that I was dealing with a person who is highly professional. You knew all the answers to my questions and right away offered different ways to deal with my visa options.
I will definitely recommend you to anyone looking for an immigration adviser.
Once again, thank you very much for all of your services, expertise & guidance through the migration process. Your skills helped me throughout the whole process and made it as clear as possible from start to finish. I sincerely appreciate your guidance and assistance thought the Immigration process. Thank you!
Anton- from Sri Lanka to NZ Resident
Thanks so much for this wonderful news! This means so much for me and my family when we embark on our new journey as a reunited family in New Zealand thru your excellent assistance. With much appreciation and well wishes for Lauren and Christiaan
Russel & Melissa - 2iC and NZ Residents
Thank you so much for being part of making this dream come true for me.. You were a fundamental part of this whole process.. A heartfelt thank you to the entire FRENZ team.
Everton- Herd Manager & NZ Resident
Thank you so much, we are very happy with you who helped us to get resident visa. I really appreciate your huge help for more than 10 years (since 2009!), in long term relationship.
I still remember the tall lady who interviewed me at Auckland office, was worried about me because of my height (148cm) if I can do milking.
We will definitely apply for permanent residency so please help us one more time. Thank you very much again, M & N
Mai - perfectly sized farmer & NZ Resident
FRENZ Recruitment was very committed to making my professional long-term dream come true. And they worked with me to make it easier to understand professional legal programs. They collaborated with me on this project and all the company officials who worked with me worked very hard. Not only did they take my contract seriously but they are still investigating over the phone with concern for my well being. I have also recommended my friends to do business through this company. My heartfelt thanks and appreciation to FRENZ RECRUITMENT. – Langesh
මාගේ දිගුකාලීන වෘත්තීය සිහිනය සැබෑ කර ගැනීමට FRENZ ආයතනය මහත්සේ කැපවී සිටියේය. වෘතිය නීතිමය පැතිකඩ තේරුම් ගැනීම පහසුවුයේ ඔවුන් නිසාමය. මෙම සමාගම හරහා ව්යාපාර කිරීමට මම මගේ මිතුරන්ටද නිර්දේශ කරනු ලබනවා. FRENZ ආයතනය ට මාගේ හෘදයාංගම ස්තුතිය සහ අගය කිරීම පුද කර සිටිමි. – ලන්ගේෂ්
Langesh - Canterbury Herd Manager, now NZ Resident
I’m Kalana from Sri Lanka, working here in Marlborough, South Island. Thank you so much for finding me the perfect place. I’m now very happy in my job, thank you so much. I would always happily recommended FRENZ to my colleagues or, anybody because you are really doing your job great.i was extremely pleased with FRENZ positive, professional, reliable and respectful customer service approach. FRENZ team were thorough, clear and smooth with the entire immigration experience. thanks
Kalana - 2iC Marlborough
“Again want to thank you for giving us two outstanding young men who seem to fit in with us and our farming operation so well. We are very happy with the guys and from the correspondence we have had with them. They are very happy here working for us also.”
Nicola - Taranaki Farmer
“This a dream come true for me. Thank you so much FRENZ for making it happen. FRENZ gave me a life changing opportunity not only for me but especially to my family. To the FRENZ staff for helping me reaching my dream and for the undying support thank you so much.”
“Para sa akin, isa itong natupad na matagal nang pangarap. Maraming salamat sa inyo FRENZ at nangyari ito dahil sa inyo. Binigyan ninyo ako ng pagkakataon para mabago ang buhay ko, lalo na sa aking pamilya. Sa lahat ng bumubuo ng FRENZ na tumulong sa akin para maabot ang aking pangarap, at sa walang katapusang pagsuporta, maraming maraming salamat.”
Peter - from Japan to NZ Farm Manager & NZ Resident
“I’m really thankful to FRENZ for giving me a big and life changing opportunity. The staff, from the interview to the day that we arrived to the office, were so friendly, kind and caring. Maraming salamat FRENZ.”
Alvin - from Japan to NZ dairy farming assistant
“When I hear the words helpful, supportive, understanding, compassionate and intouch, I see Frenz. All these words describe them. When I was applying for my visa it was quite a stressful time and they were understanding, helpful, supportive and compassionate with regular followups and updates. I would advise them for anyone around this world and any age, because had outstanding service from them.”
Rozanne - Asst Farm Manager
“We originally came to New Zealand with Frenz as employees back in 2013 & 5 years on Frenz have helped us achieve residency. A very complex process – fantastic support and great peace of mind that people with more understanding and experience could give us a better chance of success. We’re very happy to say we achieved it, without their guidance who knows..”
Jason & Lizzie-Backpackers to Sr Farm Managers to new NZ permanent residents!
“I’m a Tokoroa dairy farm manager. I got immigration services from FRENZ and I totally recommend this business. They help me and my family in all immigration tough cases i always found very satisfied after talking to them because of the way they explain everything . They’re professional, and committed to help you to stay in New Zealand for good.”
Manpreet- Farm Manager
“The team at FRENZ were extremely helpful in obtaining a NZ work visa for a staff member living overseas wanting to return to NZ to work. They had clear lines of communication and kept the process moving to achieve a success outcome. Thanks Tammy and FRENZ.”
Kristen-Canterbury Farmer
“I’ve used FRENZ Recruitment for years in helping me find good workers and giving me support. I consider them my HR department.”
Justin-Southland Dairy Farmer
“Every day is new and different. What we do makes a difference and I’m committed to doing it well.”
