Candidate Sourcing
A focused campaign to find and screen suitable people. I manage advertising, review applications, pre-screen candidates and create you a personalised database of candidates.
Email Hayley@Fortitude-group.co.nz
Fortitude Group · Worldwide recruitment
Connecting great people
with great companies.
I’m Hayley Pickard, founder of Fortitude Group Limited. I’m a recruiter who cares, taking a different approach to hiring.
I take time to understand the people and businesses behind each role, then build partnerships that deliver results. I recruit around the world, with a focus on engineering, manufacturing and hands-on technical work.
Personal service · Straightforward advice · International recruitment
Good recruitment starts with understanding people and the work they do.
Independent · Hands-on · International roles
For employers
Recruitment that starts with the real brief.
Finding the right person takes more than matching a job title to a CV. I work closely with you to understand the role, the team and what a good fit needs to look like.
Complete Employment Solution
End-to-end recruitment support when you want a dedicated partner to lead the search and guide the process through to appointment.
Email Hayley@Fortitude-group.co.nz
For candidates
Make a strong first impression.
Your experience deserves to be clear on the page. The First Impression Framework helps you present your skills and work history in a confident, professional way.
It’s practical CV support for people ready to take their next step.
First Impression
Framework
$399 + GST · NZD
A tailored application package to help you put your best foot forward.
- A rewritten CV shaped around your experience
- A tailored cover letter
- A spreadsheet to keep track of your applications
For job seekers
Looking for your next opportunity?
Please click the Current Opportunities link on the top of the page to find out more.
Beyond recruitment
Community Impact
In 2026, Hayley worked alongside Genesis Youth Trust, its rangatahi and support workers to provide practical employment guidance, build confidence and create pathways into meaningful work—without charging a recruitment or placement fee.
A business is part of the community it works in.Read the full Community Impact story ↗
Experiences that matter
Hear from the people I work with.
Recruitment involves both sides. The testimonials page will bring together feedback from clients and candidates.
A little about Hayley
Recruitment is personal. It should feel that way.
I’m Hayley Pickard, founder of Fortitude Group. I work directly with employers and candidates, with a particular focus on CNC machining, precision engineering, manufacturing and other technical roles.
I believe in clear conversations, realistic expectations and taking the time to understand what matters to both sides. That helps people make informed decisions and gives employers a stronger chance of finding someone who fits the work and the team.
Hayley
Start a conversation
Let’s talk about what you need.
Hiring, job seeking or looking for CV support? Get in touch with Hayley.