RURAL PEOPLE
FINDING RURAL PEOPLE

About Us
Paula Hems, owner/operator of Rural People Ltd, has over 20 years experience in Human Resources and Recruitment. Rural People Ltd has grown out of her desire and passion for working with the New Zealand Dairy Industry.
Working as a team we are experts in sourcing the best possible people to work on your dairy farm. When we say “team” we are not just talking about the awesome team at Rural People, which includes Paula, Fiona, our resident HR expert Francis and our team of three licensed immigration advisors. Our team also includes our candidates and our clients as working closely with both will ensure that we find the right employee for the right employer.
What We Offer
Our Services Include:

Recruitment
End to end recruitment – finding the right fit
Recruitment services for candidates – finding them the right farm
Tailor-made advertising
IEA (Individual Employment Agreements)
Assisting with staffing and planning
Fixed term and seasonal workers
Writing job descriptions

Immigration
Visas – (New Zealand and Overseas)
Reference checks
Fixed term and seasonal workers
Immigration services (We partner with the best Liscensed Immigration Advisors in the business)
We employ people from across the world including United Kingdom, South America, Sri Lanka, Africa

HR Service
Performance reviews
Induction programme
90 day review
Disciplinary hearing
Career guidance Services
Assisting with a resume
IEA (Individual Employment Agreements)
Writing job descriptions
What Our Clients Say:
Get in Touch!
Whether you’re looking for staff or looking for a career in dairy, you’ve come to the right place.
Ring us on the following numbers or use the email form to let us know what you’re looking for. We look forward to helping you achieve your goals.
Paula Hems – Owner – 0275118814
Colleen Moore – Office Manager – 0273299194
Kelly Gould- Area Manager South Canterbury and North Otago 0272261288
Jeff Gould – Farm Consultant – 0273292600