We are honoured to announce that Stellar Recruitment has been awarded Best Large Agency, New Zealand at the SEEK SARA Awards. This achievement reflects and recognises the heart of our business: our people. 

After being named a finalist alongside some of the industry’s best, securing this accolade is a proud moment for our entire team who work so hard every day to go above and beyond. 



The SEEK SARA Awards celebrate excellence in recruitment across Australia and New Zealand, recognising agencies that lead with innovation, care, and impact. Judging criteria for Agency of the Year include client and candidate-centricity, innovation, growth, and industry contribution. Entrants are asked to demonstrate how they put people first, deliver creative solutions, scale sustainably, and positively influence the recruitment sector. 

Our submission showcased initiatives that set Stellar apart. We highlighted our end-to-end candidate care model, which includes immigration, housing, onboarding, health and safety, and payroll support. 

We shared our commitment to diversity and inclusion, from biannual Workforce Engagement Sessions to culturally tailored aftercare delivered in multiple languages. 

“Winning this award is a real highlight. The team have delivered outstanding results over the last 12 months with growth across our regions, a recent acquisition and building on our culture in what’s been a flattish market. I’m very proud of how hard the team have worked together and impacted our clients and job seekers in such a positive way.” Said Robbie McIlraith, General Manager NZ. 

We also demonstrated innovation in operations, including offshore support hubs, system automation, and feedback loops that allow us to scale without compromising quality. 

“Winning Best Large Agency is a proud moment for Stellar. It is a testament to our team’s relentless focus on care, innovation, and impact. Our team works tirelessly to grow, innovate, and deliver for clients and candidates. To see that collective effort acknowledged on a national stage is incredibly rewarding.” Said Kymberly Jones, Northern Region Manager. 

Congratulations to the entire Stellar team for making this achievement possible. Thank you to SEEK for recognising our work, and to our clients and candidates for trusting us to deliver with care and excellence.