About Fred
Meet Fred Recruitment, a vibrant national recruitment agency founded by a group of experienced recruiters who share a long history of friendship and collaboration. When you decide to work with us, you know you’re getting expert advice and outstanding service.
Fred's Founders
Led by 4 expert recruiters with a shared passion for connecting talent with opportunity, we’re here to shake up the recruitment scene in New Zealand. We partner with meaningful organisations, and the best local and international talent to provide a simplified, attested and personalised experience.
At Fred Recruitment we value authenticity, good people, and genuine connection. We can’t wait to work with you.
Meet our folks
Liz is a highly experienced recruiter, mom of 5 (yes, really), and new electric car fan. In the whirlwind of recruitment, she's our anchor, offering sage counsel and unwavering logic. Her enduring nationwide client bonds attest to her trustworthiness and knack for connecting the right talent. Off duty, she savours a chardonnay and a stroll on the beach.
Liz Beckett
Co-Founder
Laura's emotional intelligence and ability to find the right fit is second to none. She’s highly detailed and ensures no stone is left unturned to source the absolute best people in the market. She is our resident marketer and a self proclaimed music nerd who spends way too much time finding new music. Whens he's not working, you'll catch her in the sun, hogging the speaker or finding hidden gems at local Op Shops
Laura Cooper
Co-Founder
Cherie is an exceptional talent in the recruitment industry. A wise and naturally curious personality, she loves to understand business; its people and their stories and is known for her strong enduring relationships. She’s on a mission to leave this world better than when she arrived and is actively enriching her understanding of te reo and te ao Māori along the way.
Cherie Hill
Co-Founder
Our hilarious Irishman, Khalid brings exceptional talent with his cracking banter, unrivalled experience and heart of gold. To our team, Khalid is as solid as a rock. He is one of the best recruiters ever; his process is unwavering, he’s a fast operator, and his ability to deliver for clients' time after time is class. He's in his element out in front of the market, a dynamite Recruiter, he's a man you'll have to search far and wide to outshine.
Khalid Elazrag
Co-Founder
Our in-house Mum-ager, Sarah looks after finance and admin at Fred. She's the glue that binds our team together, bean counter and payroll guru. Our very own "Boss", Sarah is the definition of calm and cool, she's our go-to problem solver and the (actual) Mum of twin toddler boys. Her day's may be a whirlwind, but Sarah always has a smile on her face while juggling the biggest or smallest tasks of the day.
Sarah Nicholas
Finance Administration Manager
Stacey is a seasoned recruiter having built an extensive network over the past 6 years, as well as leading a successful recruitment team. Her tenacity commitment and drive is inspiring and you'll never catch her without a beaming smile on her face. Her talents don't stop there, she's an avid fisherwoman, would tell you she can rap like a pro and can recite all the words to any nursery rhyme. When she's not chasing after her lively toddler, you can find Stacey at the beach with her kindle and a cold beer in hand.
Stacey Committie
Principal Consultant
Lucy, our globe-trotting dynamo, is as likely to be found planning her next adventure as she is to reminisce about her rural roots on the West Coast farm. When she's not meticulously matching talent to your company's needs or uncovering candidates with untapped potential, you'll catch her unwinding with a glass of wine. With her recruitment journey starting in London, Lucy brings a worldly perspective and a knack for getting to know your business inside and out—making her not just a recruiter, but a strategic partner.
Lucy Larkman
Senior Consultant
Bec, our perky early bird, is the embodiment of sunshine in the team. You'll catch her strolling down Takapuna beach at sunrise, coffee in hand, energising for another day of conquering recruitment with her trademark speed and dedication. As an Aussie turned Kiwi, she seamlessly blends her down-under charm with a knack for keeping everyone in the loop, ensuring every step of your recruitment journey is as smooth as a morning swim in the ocean.
Bec Groves
Senior Consultant
Hayley is the heart of our team, blending infectious enthusiasm with a razor-sharp mind. A certified yapper in the best possible way, she leaves everyone feeling like lifelong friends after just one conversation. Hayley thrives on speed and curiosity; she embodies a consultative approach, valuing deep client relationships and going the extra mile every time. Another Mum on the team, who has been known to refer to her kids as flatmates, Hayley is a good time, and delights in sampling the latest culinary hotspots around town.
Hayley Wilmshurst
Senior Consultant
One chat with Suzie and its clear why she’s the perfect fit for the FredMed team. Guided by the best values a recruiter can have, she’s meticulously detail focused and serious about results. When she’s not hunting NZ over for top talent, Suzie juggles motherhood, fitness, self growth and sipping chardonnay like the absolute champ she is.
Suzie John
Medical Recruiter
Shelby brings depth, drive, and a big dose of real-world experience to the team. She swapped Auckland’s rat race for gumboots and paddocks in Cambridge seven years ago and hasn’t missed it one bit. A seasoned recruiter with a background that includes theatre nursing, sales, advertising, and running her own liquor importing biz - she knows what makes businesses tick (and what makes people stay). She’s the real deal - grounded capable, Shelby’s all about real connections and perfect fits.
Shelby Cowley
Senior Consultant
Tyla brings experience supporting Recruitment firms both in Auckland and London - with her background in Psychology and psychometric testing, she's curious about people and focuses on thoughtful matching, and a smooth, supportive hiring process. Outside of work, you'll catch Tyla at the Clevedon markets and soaking up the sunshine.
Tyla Walker
Recruitment Consultant
Amber is our operations and systems expert, one who turns chaos into calm and problems into plans. With over 8 years of experience in operations within recruitment, she’s the brains behind our smooth-running machine and the first to find a fix when things go sideways. When she’s off-duty, you’ll find her soaking up Bay of Plenty sunshine with her mini sidekick, Fiadh.
Amber Wilson
Operations Manager
The financial guru of all financial guru's Andree holds sharp strategic insight and unshakable precision and brings clarity and confidence to every financial decision we make, our monthly finance meeting is our favourite time of the month - actually! Andree is a powerhouse of a woman who juggles it all so effortlessly, keeps it real, and we are absolutely chuffed to call her a Freddie.
Andree Atkinson
Head of Finance
Could this be you next?
We’re always on the hunt for fab folks to join Fred. Drop us a line to see if there’s any spots at Fred for you.
Why the name Fred?
Well, Fred is our alter ego, a trusty, reliable and solid expert who people know and trust. Everybody knows and loves Fred. Fred knows how to get the job done but is always looking out for your best interest, ahead of anything else.
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