Recruitment agency | Newcastle, Hunter Region,
Central Coast, Regional NSW

We help grow vibrant careers, cultures and communities

Whether you’re seeking exceptional candidates or ready for a positive career move, we dig deep to get to know you, so everything clicks.

Let’s chat

A conversation with us is where career and business growth begins.

The Newcastle recruitment agency with the right experience, connections – and serious verve.

We know recruitment, and we know the Newcastle area and wider Hunter Valley and NSW region. With decades of combined experience and a proven track record, we connect top talent with the region’s best businesses and organisations every day.

From executive search to technology, finance, engineering and construction, our specialist consultants bring the strategy, networks and insight to match the right people to the right roles – not just for culture fit but culture add.

We’re big on diversity and inclusion, active in our community, and proud to call the Hunter Region home. It’s not just what we do, it’s how we do it: with energy, heart and a whole lot of verve.

About Verve

Get to know more about us – and our pineapple philosophy!

2,238+

Happy placements

4,233+

Interviews conducted

2,868+

Client meetings

$98k

Charity donations

873

Pineapples enjoyed

Find the right people

We take the time to get to know you so we can connect and secure the right talent to grow your business. It’s not just about how they look on paper but how they’ll enhance your workplace culture. We also offer specialist partnership packages and additional services to support you on the journey.

— Talent pipelining for making fast, quality matches
— Detailed candidate assessment + screening process
— Tailored recruitment strategies based on business needs

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Find the perfect candidate and build a more proactive strategy.

Clare Ferguson and Simon Rutten finding the right people

Find a role you love

Whether you’re just starting out, are relocating, want to advance or pivot, or aren’t happy in your current job, we’ll find a role and workplace culture where you fit right in. To do this, we dig deep to understand you, your work preferences and values and make good use of our extensive business network. Get ready to love every day!

— Genuine, personalised career guidance + honest advice
— Roles with the best employers in Newcastle and the Hunter
— Fast feedback and ongoing support throughout the process

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We’re with you on your career journey – prioritising your wellbeing, safety and success.

“The ladies I worked with were professional, friendly and gave me positive and helpful feedback to assist me with interview management.”

Karine Kneis

352,900

People are employed in the Hunter (New South Wales) Region

Jobs and Skills Australia

33,900

People employed in construction in the Hunter

Jobs and Skills Australia

2.3%

Increase in part-time employment in the Hunter (past 12 months)

University of Newcastle

57%

Of Aussie workers in current job for less than 5 years

ABS

3.7%

Unemployment in the Hunter is just 3.7%

University of Newcastle

Our recruitment industry specialties

Specialist recruitment is our specialty. It means we know our stuff. Our recruiting experts understand your industry and the local Newcastle and Hunter markets, including Lake Macquarie, the Central Coast and Regional NSW, and have the connections and credibility that matter.

Know an exceptional candidate?

We’re on a mission to match great people with outstanding opportunities. Refer them to us, and you can qualify for a Visa gift card up to the value of $250.

Make a referral

Learn more about our candidate referral program and fill in our online form.

Permanent recruitment

We build teams that last. Our permanent recruitment solutions connect great businesses with great people. Those who not only fit a company’s culture but also help shape it. Whether you’re hiring or ready for your next career move, we use insight, experience, and trusted networks to match the right people with the right opportunities.

Temporary recruitment

Get short-term support with long-term results. Whether you’re a business or organisation scaling up or a skilled candidate looking for flexibility, our temporary recruitment services deliver. We move fast, stay focused, and make sure every placement hits the mark, so teams stay productive and careers stay moving.

Contract staffing

Need specialist talent for a defined timeframe? Or ready to jump into a project-based role? From fixed-term contracts to consultancy-style gigs, we recruit and place professionals who bring agility, energy and expertise – minus the long-term commitment. Whether you’re hiring or available, we make the connection.

Executive search services

Finding the right leader takes more than a job ad. And landing the right role takes more than a resume. Our executive search service is tailored, strategic and discreet. Our executive recruitment experts work closely with both employers and senior candidates to uncover roles and people with the vision, values and experience to lead boldly and vibrantly.

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Meet your go-to recruitment team

Our tight-knit recruitment family | Newcastle

Our business isn’t just about the right fit; it’s about culture add. So, it goes without saying that our people here at Verve Partners Newcastle have been carefully picked to bring passion, vibrancy and fresh specialisms to our team. Together, we make recruitment dreams come true!

Meet our people

Learn more about us. Our backgrounds, purpose, and personal insights.

Insights

Explore the latest hiring and employment trends in Newcastle and the Hunter. Go behind the scenes of our people and culture. And get expert tips on standing out – whether you're an employer or a candidate.