Personnel Profile Specialists Ltd

Knowing of company directorships and or shareholdings can assist in establishing if the candidate has an interest in any businesses that may result in a conflict of interest with the position on offer. We check with the Company Office and alert you to any interests registered.

This is recommended on all applicants. This search notifies of any criminal records for offences in New Zealand. The details include records of convictions including driving convictions, time spent in prison, outstanding warrants for arrest and court orders and can alert for pending court appearances. Certain offenses may preclude the candidate from employment depending on the position sought and the age of the convictions. A criminal record search can also assist in establishing if there are any deportation orders or overseas convictions as notified through Interpol.

The Criminal Record (Clean Slate) Act 2004 applies to criminal record reporting in New Zealand. This legislation is designed to allow individuals with less serious convictions who have been conviction free for at least seven years and who meet all other relevant criteria to put their past behind them. It will enable eligible individuals to conceal convictions in most circumstances. There are some exceptions when individuals’ convictions will continue to be disclosed.

Ending employment can be traumatic for both employer and employee. Discover if a candidate’s claim for personal grievance is a one off or part of a persistent pattern. While a large number of personal grievances are settled during the mediation process to avoid further costs, these are often sealed and often include a non disclosure clause to protect both employer and employee. However, a number do go through the Employment Relations Authority and are therefore searchable as they are legal findings.

This search alerts to problems that landlords and tenants have been unable to settle themselves. It is a part of the Justice system. Unfortunately there are around 20,000 Tribunal orders per year highlighting the issues around tenanting and speaking to the poor moral judgement of some people. Issues with property damage and non payment of rent are indicators of what is potentially likely in the future in other rented properties and perhaps other aspects of their lives.

Holding an IRD number isn't evidence that a candidate is permitted to work in New Zealand. An employer must not employ a foreign national who is not entitled to work in New Zealand or entitled to work for that employer. This applies whether or not the employer knew that the foreign national was not entitled to work. We will verify for you that the candidate holds a current and valid work permit for New Zealand and the date it is valid till and enable you to avoid unwittingly employing someone that doesn't hold a work visa.

This search obtains the candidates driving record from the New Zealand Transport Agency. It includes all records of the status of a candidate's driver licence including licence classes, restrictions and any endorsements. This is a vital search if the candidate is to be driving a company or leased vehicle.

Check that only licensed drivers are driving company vehicles. It also allows you to monitor drivers’ licence status and activities.

This search verifies that the qualification claimed on the candidate's CV has actually been conferred by the educational institution and confirms the establishments attended, the dates of attendance, the courses studied and the qualifications gained. We will check that international qualifications have been assessed by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority as meeting New Zealand equivalent standards.

Research shows that an alarming percentage of CV's contain embellishments and with so many jobs requiring a degree as a prerequisite it is important to validate claims. Ensure that a candidate's qualifications haven't been fabricated

Ensure that there are no unexplained gaps in a candidate's CV by letting us perform an employment history check. We will check the employment dates, attendance record, reason for leaving and rehire status. We will check the bonifides of the nominated referee including company name, relationship to the candidate and last contact date.

Employers tend to hire on skill set fit and personality fit. The interview stage gives a one off view of the candidate. Reference checking can confirm that your hopes for their future performance is based on confirmation of their past performance both in terms of behaviour and competency. We can undertake verbal reference checks on your behalf for between 5 and 10 years of prior working history dependent up the type of role.

We verify professional licences, trade certificates or memberships to industry organisation in fields such as accountancy associations, medical or legal associations or building and engineering bodies, electrical and plumbing associations. It's important to know that a prospective employee is qualified and certified to do the job at hand.

With a tightening employee market companies are increasingly looking at overseas recruitment. There is also an increasing number or Kiwi's returning home. A Global Media search ensures that any negative media scrutiny that may adversely affect an employers brand profile is identified. We also screen social media for any signs of grossly negative or illegal behaviour.

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