Our honest approach to recruitment and our market expertise have delivered great results and we are proud to work closely with a wide range of leading actuarial employers and candidates. We provide our clients with the talent they need to realise their business strategy and our candidates access to hidden opportunities. Connect with us to see how we can support your journey.
Our consultants bring an exceptional level of specialist knowledge to their area with an average of 10+ years’ experience in their field. Many have also worked within their industry specialisation prior to joining the recruitment industry.
Ensure Recruitment has built a reputation for successfully identifying, engaging and securing the best candidates in the New Zealand Insurance industry which in turn provides our clients a competitive advantage by having access to the industry’s best talent.
"10/10 experience. Very professional and very very good at what she does."
"If I could give Paul more than 10, I would and highly recommended to anyone looking for new employment."
"Johanna was brilliant in the recruitment process. Her interpretation of what we were looking for, slick communication and professionalism, made the process extremely easy. I highly recommend Johanna's services in recruitment."
“Johanna is a very responsive and attentive recruiter.
Johanna tunes in quickly to the needs of her clients. She is a great communicator and very responsive. She understands the importance of fit within a team/organisation. Johanna displayed all of the above throughout the recruitment process recently meaning that we have secured a high quality candidate for a critical role in our business.”
"Paul went above and beyond to locate the right candidate for the specific role advertised."
"Johanna is an experienced professional in the recruiting market and her follow-up and clarification as well as negotiation is second to none. I highly recommend Johanna, as she is extremely thorough with both candidate and employer."
"Johanna is one of the few recruiters who really seem to work hard at understanding what we are looking for in a candidate. She does a thorough review and only sends through or calls to discuss quality candidates whom would be a good fit overall."
"I am happy to provide this a positive review for Paul Murphy, from Ensure Recruitment. From the onset, Paul demonstrated exceptional communication skills, keeping me informed every step of the way. The quality of candidates presented was outstanding, and the entire process was seamless and efficient.
Paul took the time to understand our specific needs and requirements, and presented candidates who met our criteria. The candidates were not only qualified but also a great cultural fit for our organization.
The entire process was wonderful, and I appreciated the regular updates and progress reports. Paul was always available to answer questions and address any queries.
I am delighted to recommend Paul and Ensure Recruitment to anyone seeking recruitment services. Their professionalism, expertise, and dedication to delivering exceptional results are impressive.
Thank you, Paul, for your efforts and commitment to finding the perfect candidate for our team. We are thrilled with the outcome and look forward to working with you again in the future."
"Very considerate in matching my skills and vocational direction preferences towards prospective roles. Was readily available during the interview process to assist in preparing and ensuring communications were smooth. Highly professional."
"Paul's communication was excellent throughout the whole process and he even messaged me on a weekend when there was a slight delay. I was overseas during some of the time as well, but that didn’t make any difference. His friendly and professional attitude made the whole thing seamless and very comfortable."
"Great comms and felt they worked hard on our behalf to source our candidate."
"We have a very good relationship with Johanna and can have robust discussions around roles and candidates."
"Between his friendly persona to his consistent contact, Paul was an absolute pleasure to communicate with, expediting the recruitment process. Thanks Paul!"
"Great overall experience - responsive and worked hard to understand the business requirements."
"Prompt and positive even with some of the timing hiccups along the way. Thanks again Paul!"
"Johanna was extremely helpful and professional during this process, in the end helping me become successful in being offered employment with a Company that has the right fit for what I was looking for."
"Johanna was easy to deal with. Great communicator."
“Really understood our needs, then found excellent candidates. Working with Johanna was a pleasure. She spent time understanding our needs first then linking in with many candidates, presenting us only the best suited ones. We were surprised at the candidates we got as they wouldn't have otherwise crossed our radar.”
"Paul is fantastic to work with—so personable and knows the industry so well. Would always recommend Paul."
"Johanna was excellent. She kept me updated on the progress and contacted me with potential positions until she found the exact fit for me. I can recommend her for her professionalism and her friendly and helpful attitude towards me as a candidate. Thank you."
"Excellent to work for, and managed to find the job that suited both my career and personal requirements."
"Johanna was a pleasure to deal with. Great at keeping me up to date with progress and clearly communicated what the role was and the expectations. Great co-ordination with the Company owners I was interviewing with."
"Was brill from start to finish, seamless in delivery, listened to my needs and acted upon those. My first job interview in a reasonable amount of time and Johanna was there all the way, couldn’t recommend highly enough , a true recruitment talent and so glad I had the privilege of using her services."
“Great support
Johanna has been such a tremendous help in securing this role. She communicates effectively on the whole process and enable me to prepare well for interviews. She also has a calming presence and kept encouraging me and helping me be confident in interviews.”
"Paul was exceptional, so easy to deal with, provided exceptional advice and was really supportive through the entire process."
"Johanna is an exceptional recruitment consultant who provided unwavering support throughout my job hunt. Her attention to detail, dedication, and genuine care made a significant impact. Thanks to her, I found a company that values its employees and fosters a positive environment. I am immensely grateful for her outstanding assistance."
"Given that I wasn’t even looking to change employment, Paul took me by surprise when he contacted me. His understanding of my current situation but also knowing that what he had would be a fabulous opportunity for me, resulted in me being successful in changing roles for an exciting new job and a lot more money. I really appreciated the smooth facilitation of the process by Paul and he kept me up to date every step of the way. It has been terrific to have Paul navigate all this for me and along with his cheery personality - thank you Paul!"
"Johanna is great to work with, very helpful and knowledgeable, I would definitely work with her again in the future if I need the services of a recruitment professional."
"Paul has been exceptional. He kept me informed throughout the whole recruitment journey and has been warm, responsive and supportive in every time we have spoken. He has made this experience the best I have had in applying for a role. Thank you so much, Paul, for your professionalism and thoughtfulness."
"Johanna was great and easy to deal with. Listened to what I was looking for and wanted and then helped me find the right company."
"Working with Paul from Ensure has been an exceptional experience, which is why I’ve relied on his expertise for the past 20 years. He possesses in-depth knowledge of the insurance industry, excellent interpersonal skills, and consistently provides candidates who not only have strong capabilities but also align well with our organisational culture."
"Johanna was outstanding! Great communication, enthusiastic, informative - couldn't ask for better. Have already recommended her!"
"Paul was amazing! The communication and education about the job role was fantastic! Have already recommend Paul to some other colleagues!"
"Paul has been great to work with. He has kept me up to date with progress on candidates, and was receptive to discussions and feedback to ensure appropriate candidates were being referred through. Paul also keep in touch post-commencement, making sure there were no issues with the candidate's first day, as well as their first few months in the role."
"Paul has been helpful and professional in my dealings with him. He checked in on me even after I’ve secured the new role and was always ready to help."
"I had a fantastic experience throughout the entire recruitment process with Paul. From the very first conversation, Paul was professional, approachable, and genuinely interested in understanding my career goals and preferences."
"Johanna was extremely proactive and supportive in helping me to secure my recent role. I couldn't recommend her enough!"
"Johanna kept me updated & informed during the whole recruitment process."
“Responsive and reliable. Paul Murphy has assisted me with the recruitment of high quality personnel for many years. Now, I too have benefitted from his services and looking forward to starting in my new role. Many thanks Paul.”
"Paul has been fantastic in assisting me with the job hunt. He has been very supportive every step along the way, providing not only timely updates but also guidance and advice."
"Johanna was on the top of her game. Professional, informative, efficient and friendly."
"I have found Paul to be very personable and professional throughout the entire process and he really understood what type of company and role would suit me.
He stepped me through every part of the journey and gave me confidence with my next move. I would highly recommend Paul to anyone looking for recruitment assistance."
"The experience was outstanding—from gaining a full understanding of the skills, experience, and cultural fit required of candidates, through to understanding the strategic direction and objectives of the role."
