About Whetū
Guiding global talent to Aotearoa.
A New Zealand recruitment company connecting skilled people from Africa, Asia and the Pacific with accredited NZ employers.
Whetū — “star” in te reo Māori.
Who we are
A navigator between skilled people and the businesses that need them.
Polynesian voyagers read the whetū to cross the Pacific to Aotearoa. We take the same care guiding tradespeople, engineers, carers and technicians on their journey to a New Zealand career.
Whetū Talent Group is a trading name of Veritas Emigrate Pty Ltd, registered on the New Zealand Companies Register (NZBN 9429052574443) with our NZ base in Takapuna, Auckland. We partner with INZ-accredited employers to fill skill shortages with people who have been properly vetted, interviewed and prepared — so they arrive ready to work and ready to stay.
- 4
- continents sourced
- 4-step
- vetting process
- $0
- cost to candidates
Global reach
Many points of origin. One destination: Aotearoa.
Africa
Ghana · Kenya · Nigeria · South Africa · Zimbabwe · Uganda
Asia
Philippines · India · Vietnam · Sri Lanka · Nepal
Pacific
Fiji · Samoa · Tonga · Papua New Guinea
UK & Europe
United Kingdom · Ireland · Europe
Placing into: Auckland · Waikato · Bay of Plenty · Wellington · Canterbury · Otago & Queenstown
How we work
Six clear steps from brief to first day on site.
- 01
Brief
We scope roles, volumes, pay and accreditation with you.
- 02
Source
Targeted search across our international talent networks.
- 03
Vet
Experience, references, qualifications and skills interviews verified.
- 04
Match
You review dossiers, interview and make offers in the Employer Hub.
- 05
Hand over
An independent Licensed Immigration Adviser manages the visa.
- 06
Settle
Arrival planning and check-ins through the first 90 days.
Company details
A registered company you can check.
Whetū Talent Group is the trading name of Veritas Emigrate Pty Ltd, an Australian company registered on the New Zealand Companies Register to carry on business in New Zealand. Every detail here can be checked on the public register.
Verify on the NZ Companies RegisterVeritas Emigrate Pty Ltd
Overseas ASIC company registered in New Zealand · Status: Registered
- Legal entity
- Veritas Emigrate Pty Ltd
- Trading as
- Whetū Talent Group
- NZ company number
- 9307963
- NZBN
- 9429052574443
- Australian Company Number (ACN)
- 680 849 638
- Registered in New Zealand
- 17 January 2025
Ready to build your team?
Tell us the roles you need. A Whetū consultant will respond within one business day.