Specialist, People-Led Recruitment

GroConstruct is an established recruitment agency specialising in staffing solutions for New Zealand’s civil construction sector.

We’ve built a reputation for connecting the right people with the right projects, from small crews through to large-scale infrastructure. Whether you’re managing major works or searching for your next role, we make the process straightforward, fast, and human.

A bit
about us.

Our founder, Rob Groves, began his recruitment career in the UK back in 2010.

That’s where his passion for civil construction first took shape - and where he discovered just how powerful recruitment can be when it’s done well.

Since 2010 Rob has delivered staffing solutions for contractors of every size, working alongside thousands of individuals as they navigated the next step in their careers.

Our
approach.

We keep things simple: people first, always.

That means taking the time to understand your needs, asking the right questions, and giving honest advice. We don’t do generic placements. We work with purpose - whether that’s helping you staff a project or map out your next move.

Taking the time to understand your needs means we can work strategically - and deliver the best possible outcome, every time.

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  • “Working with Rob has been a seamless and positive experience from start to finish. He listens to what we are looking for and understands our needs without overwhelming us with irrelevant CVs or constant follow-ups. His approach is efficient, professional, and refreshingly straightforward. Rob respects our time and delivers quality results and candidates without the hard sell – a rare and valuable trait in a recruiter. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him!”

    Hélène

  • “Rob was a pleasure to work with in finding my next career opportunity. He was able to listen, search and find an excellent opportunity that met the job description I was looking for as well as matching my future career objectives.”

    Daniel

  • “What we value most about Rob is his honesty — he tells it like it is, and never tries to push a candidate he doesn’t genuinely believe will be a great fit. He takes the time to properly understand how we operate and what kind of people thrive in our environment. That upfront investment means we spend less time on mismatches and more time building strong teams. Rob also strikes a great balance - he stays in touch without constantly chasing or clogging up our phones. He’s there when we need him, but never a pain in the backside. We’ve worked with him several times now, and each time he’s delivered with the right mix of effort, insight, and professionalism. Plus, he's the sort of bloke you’d happily grab a beer with - which says a lot.”

    Drew

  • “Rob has been proactive in his efforts to understand individual skills and to match these with the most suitable clients. Through his relationship with his clients, the engagement and process were smooth. The outcomes speak for themselves and I would be in touch again in the future.”

    Wen

  • "Rob is well connected and has the ability to pull opportunities out of thin air. An excellent communicator, I felt well looked after throughout the whole job searching journey. 10/10 would recommend."

    Chris