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Search ready-to-hire Kiwis free, before your competitors do

Fast-growing pool of talent. Be amongst the first employers to access them. See ranked private previews for your role before you spend a cent. When you find the right people, unlock their full profiles and reach out directly.
No job ads. No recruiter fees.

Search talent free

Not ready to join yet?

Free to sign up. No card needed until you’re ready to choose a plan.

3 simple steps
to find your next great hire

1.

Search smarter, for free

Create a free account and browse private profile previews that match your needs, ranked by % match with matching skills highlighted. Each person is shown by their initials, not their name, until you decide to unlock. No subscription needed to explore.

2.

Unlock & connect

When someone catches your eye, subscribe to unlock their full profile, including their name and contact details, and message them directly inside the platform.

3.

Hire with confidence

Shortlist, chat, and make the hire, all within Shoulder Tap.

Search talent free

Everyone you see is open to a conversation

Professionals only appear in search when they’ve set themselves to Available. Every profile you unlock belongs to someone who wants to be approached. No waiting for approval: unlock and reach out straight away.

Why NZ businesses are making
the switch to Shoulder Tap

Save thousands on traditional recruitment costs

No 15–18% recruiter commissions, just simple pricing options to fit your budget.

Find Kiwi talent before
your competitors do

Many great people aren’t on job boards. They’re here, and AI-assisted profiles help you spot the right fit first.

Save weeks (& your sanity)

Find talent before they hit job boards. No waiting for applications

to trickle in.

Find talent before they hit job boards. No waiting for applications to trickle in.

Stay private

Search privately and reach out quietly. Your competitors don’t need to know you’re hiring.

Hire smarter

Every Shoulder Tap connects you with a real person, not a bot or spam CV.

Employers only, no recruiters

Every employer on Shoulder Tap is verified by our team, and recruitment agencies aren’t accepted, so you’re never competing with them for the same people.

The problem with hiring today

We’re just going to say it: Recruitment’s been broken for a while.

Endless job ads that attract everyone but the right person.

Recruiter fees that blow your budget (and make your eyes water).

Weeks wasted sorting through irrelevant CVs. And let’s not get started on those cover letters.

“Urgent” roles that drag on for months.

You’ve seen it all. And you’re over it.

Choose your plan

Starter Subscription

Ideal for small businesses or those wanting to trial the system before scaling up.

30 unlocks included per year

Growth Subscription

Great for growing teams hiring throughout the year.

60 unlocks included per year

Scale Subscription

Best value for larger businesses with ongoing recruitment needs.

120 unlocks included per year

Need more? Extra unlocks can be added at any time.

Not sure which plan is right for you? Chat with Megan or Anna, they’d love to help you find the best fit.

I'm keen to learn more

Questions? We’ve got answers

Questions?
We’ve got answers

Is it really free to search?

Do I need a credit card to sign up?

Why is Shoulder Tap the smarter way to hire in NZ?

How does pricing work?

What is an extra seat?

What do I see before unlocking?

What happens when I unlock a profile?

Is everyone in search open to new opportunities?

How long do I keep access to unlocked profiles?

Will people know I’ve looked at or unlocked their profile?

How accurate are the profiles?

What types of professionals are on Shoulder Tap?

Can recruitment agencies use Shoulder Tap?

How secure is my business data?

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