Trade Me Shortlist
We're in the pockets of 4 million Kiwi.
We find the best 4 for your business.
You only pay when we deliver.
$0 up front
$599 + GST — pay only when we deliver
No introductions delivered? No invoice.
It's great receiving candidates who are ready to work. Much better than simply listing the job and waiting to see if anyone comes through.
Tom Crouch · RJ Crouch Plumbers, Christchurch · 3 roles · 3 hires · 15 candidates delivered
4×
more likely to hire with Shortlist
than a traditional job board
based on 5 case studies
1M+
Kiwi shoulder-tapped
not actively looking, already in jobs
11 days
to 4 Ready to Work Introductions
vs 28 days on a job board
source: T&C listing time, Trade Me Jobs
How it works
We do the work.
You just show up.
Tell us the role. We handle everything from job ad to introductions — so you spend your time talking to the right people, not sifting through the wrong ones.
We create your job ad
Tell us what you need. We write a professional listing using our knowledge of what attracts the right people in your trade.
Top Listing on Trade Me Jobs
Your role goes live at the top of Trade Me Jobs search — highest position, in front of job seekers actively looking right now.
We shoulder-tap 1 million+ Kiwi
We reach out directly to Trade Me members not actively looking — the good ones already in jobs but open to the right opportunity.
Every intro screened, Ready to Work
We check skills, pay expectations, and location fit. You only meet people who are genuinely ready for the role.
Trusted by
What our customers say
Real businesses.
Real hires.
You guys have found us some great candidates. We're used to scraping the bottom of the barrel with candidates.
Brook Taylor
Taylor Plumbing
The hiring process got fast tracked. It's great to get the support when you're busy.
Hamish
Oscar & Otto
When I saw Trade Me was putting their skin in the game, I thought it was too good to be true.
Geoff Pickford
Pickford Roofing
The same day Shortlist shoulder-tapped the top 100 people around the country.
Jordan
Natural Habitats
The brief they put together for the role couldn't have been better. I'd certainly go down this road again for future hires.
Paul Taylor
Paul Taylor Jewellers
The introduction emails are a good way to get a feel for who the candidates are and what they'll be like.
Tom Crouch
RJ Crouch Plumbers
The offer
You only pay
when we deliver.
No upfront cost. No risk. If we don't deliver 4 Ready to Work Introductions, you pay nothing.
Trade Me Shortlist
One role. Four intros. Pay on delivery only.
- Professional job ad, written for you
- Top Listing on Trade Me Jobs — highest position in search
- Shoulder-tap from 1 million+ Kiwi not actively looking
- Every introduction screened and Ready to Work
- 4 introductions delivered to your inbox
$599
+ GST · one role
No introductions delivered?
No invoice.
No payment upfront · Pay only when we deliver
What candidates say
We reach the people who aren't looking.
Real SMS exchanges between our team and passive candidates — people already in jobs who responded to a shoulder-tap.
Plant & Fleet Manager role
Trade Me Jobs: Hi, we have a Plant & Fleet Manager role that matches your background. Keen to hear more? Thanks, Trade Me Jobs
You're right, this does sound like a bit of me.
— Passive candidate, not actively looking
Precision Digger Operator role
Trade Me Jobs: Hi, we're looking for someone with precision finishing experience — house pads, that kind of work. Is that you? Thanks, Trade Me Jobs
Yes I've done a lot of precision finishing work eg house pads to within 5mm.
— Passive candidate, not actively looking
Landscaping Team Leader role · Queenstown
Trade Me Jobs: Hi, thanks for applying for the Landscaping Team Leader role. Are you able to relocate to the Queenstown area for this role? Thanks, Trade Me Jobs
Yes, I'm already in Queenstown, I moved down last month.
— Candidate already in Queenstown
Your next hire is already out there.
We'll write the ad, shoulder-tap the right people, and deliver 4 Ready to Work Introductions — or you pay nothing.
Get my ShortlistNo payment upfront · Pay only when we deliver · Trades & construction