The 2026 Wellington Recruitment and Staffing Summit will be held at the Beehive in Wellington on Wednesday 5 August.
The Summit brings leaders and high performers together for conversations that matter. Expect insight that cuts through. Leadership, policy and market shifts, and the trends shaping how we work right now.
The Summit is a full day of focussed discussions on the issues that matter most to our sector. It creates a bridge to policy decision makers and provides a platform to showcase our industry and highlight the value we deliver for workers, for business and the economy.
Don’t miss the opportunity to engage directly with the people shaping New Zealand’s world of work
Together in Wellington on 5 August for the Recruitment and Staffing Industry Summit.
Join government ministers, opposition spokespeople and influential business leaders for a timely conversation about jobs, regulation, workforce wellbeing, economic growth and the future of employment in Aotearoa New Zealand. Hear directly from the decision-makers developing policy, and from the leaders challenging, influencing and responding to it.
Speakers include:
- Hon Brooke Van Velden, Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety, Deputy Leader of ACT New Zealand;
- Hon. Louise Upston, Minister for Social Development and Employment
- Hon Shane Jones, Minister for Regional Development, Resources, Associate Minister for Finance and Deputy Leader of NZ First
- Hon Matt Doocey, Minister for Mental Health and Associate Minister of Health
- Hon Jan Tinetti, Labour Spokesperson for Workplace Relations and Safety
- Dr David Wilson, NZ First MP Member, Finance and Expenditure Committee and Economic Development, Science and Innovation Committee
- Hon Ginny Andersen, Labour Spokesperson for Jobs and Incomes
- Katherine Rich, CEO Business NZ
The Summit will conclude with an informal ‘Meet the Industry’ cocktail event attended by industry and business representatives, as well as Members of Parliament and their staff.
If you would like to attend the Cocktail Event only, please register here.
Event Details:
Wednesday 5 August 2026
9.30am Guest Arrival & Sign In
10.00am - 5.30pm Sessions
5.45pm - 7.30pm Cocktail Event with drinks and canapes
Registration
$900 NZD + GST for Summit Conference and Cocktail Event Ticket
If you have any questions, please contact Gabrielle Brennan, Executive Coordinator – CEO & Advocacy, at [email protected].
Booking Terms & Conditions:
Cancellations and/or refunds for this event is governed by the RCSA Booking Terms & Conditions.