About Us

People Central works across New Zealand to provide employers with the support needed to create successful workplaces.

We enable employers to recruit talented people, develop staff to reach their full potential and in turn enable teams to work together effectively.

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What Can People Central Do For You?

We deliver staff recruitment, selection and development solutions that range from simply adding a psychometric test to an interview, to managing large scale team assessment projects and every step in between.

Because we’re not tied to one supplier or publisher, we can offer you the assurance that the products we recommend are based on the best solution for you rather than the closest fit from one provider’s toolkit.

People Central delivers results for a diverse range of clients including large corporates within agribusiness, the finance, retail and primary industry sectors, law firms, real estate, tourism, recruitment agencies, management consultancies, not for profit organisations and public sector bodies.

We deliver staff recruitment, selection, assessment and development solutions that range from simply adding a psychometric test to an interview, to managing large scale team assessment projects and every step in between.

Because we’re not tied to one supplier or publisher, we can offer you the assurance that the advice we provide is based on the best solution for you rather than the closest fit from just one provider’s toolkit.

People Central delivers results for a diverse range of clients including large corporates within agribusiness, the finance, retail and primary industry sectors, law firms, real estate, tourism, recruitment agencies, management consultancies, not for profit organisations and public sector bodies.

Our Mission & Values

“Our goal is to be the most respected testing, assessment and development company in New Zealand. We will accomplish this by exceeding the expectations of our customers every time and by making a positive difference to the professional development of every person who comes into contact with us ”

Adding Value

We only engage in work that will add tangible value to our clients business. This will enhance the effectiveness of their staff, enable them to make strong recruitment decisions and raise their reputations as employers of choice

Professional

Every customer will receive a service exceeding their expectations. We commit to our professional development to ensure clients have cutting edge people management tools at their finger tips.

Quality

All our services will be tailored to the customers’ individual needs, and delivered using only tried, tested, reliable and valid methods and tools. Psychometric assessments and tests, and other people assessment exercises must be recognised as having passed strict criteria by Occupational Psychology bodies before being used or recommended by us.

Transparent

Every person that comes into contact with us receives valuable transparent communications to aid their career development. We ensure that our clients receive clear and accurate information on our services, capabilities, price and service delivery.

Adding Value

We only engage in work that will add tangible value to our clients business. This will enhance the effectiveness of their staff, enable them to make strong recruitment decisions and raise their reputations as employers of choice

Professional

Every customer will receive a service exceeding their expectations. We commit to our professional development to ensure clients have cutting edge people management tools at their finger tips.

Quality

All our services will be tailored to the customers’ individual needs, and delivered using only tried, tested, reliable and valid methods and tools. Psychometric assessments and tests, and other people assessment exercises must be recognised as having passed strict criteria by Occupational Psychology bodies before being used or recommended by us.

Transparent

Every person that comes into contact with us receives valuable transparent communications to aid their career development. We ensure that our clients receive clear and accurate information on our services, capabilities, price and service delivery.

Our Mission & Values

“Our goal is to be the most respected testing, assessment and development company in New Zealand. We will accomplish this by exceeding the expectations of our customers every time and by making a positive difference to the professional development of every person who comes into contact with us ”

Adding Value

We only engage in work that will add tangible value to our client's business. This will enhance the effectiveness of their staff, enable them to make strong recruitment decisions and raise their reputations as employers of choice

Professional

Every customer will receive a service exceeding their expectations. We commit to our professional development to ensure clients have cutting edge people management tools at their finger tips.

Quality

All our services will be tailored to the customers’ individual needs, and delivered using only tried, tested, reliable and valid methods and tools. Psychometric assessments and tests, and other people assessment exercises must be recognised as having passed strict criteria set by Occupational Psychology bodies before being used or recommended by us.

Transparent

Every person that comes into contact with us receives valuable transparent communications to aid their career development. We ensure that our clients receive clear and accurate information on our services, capabilities, price and service delivery.

Adding Value

We only engage in work that will add tangible value to our clients business. This will enhance the effectiveness of their staff, enable them to make strong recruitment decisions and raise their reputations as employers of choice

Professional

Every customer will receive a service exceeding their expectations. We commit to our professional development to ensure clients have cutting edge people management tools at their finger tips.

Quality

All our services will be tailored to the customers’ individual needs, and delivered using only tried, tested, reliable and valid methods and tools. Psychometric assessments and tests, and other people assessment exercises must be recognised as having passed strict criteria by Occupational Psychology bodies before being used or recommended by us.

Transparent

Every person that comes into contact with us receives valuable transparent communications to aid their career development. We ensure that our clients receive clear and accurate information on our services, capabilities, price and service delivery.

The People Central Team

The People Central team consists of the original founder & Director Steve Evans, Director Katie Durbin, Testing & Assessment Consultant Melissa Pasterz and a team of associate consultants - all qualified, experienced people management professionals specialising in testing and assessment in recruitment, career development and team development settings.

Whilst the vast majority of testing and assessment is conducted online, our network of associate consultants covering most large population centres in New Zealand remains valuable for clients running nationwide recruitment campaigns, appointments into territories away from clients Head Offices, or recruiting staff groups unfamiliar with testing and assessment where the personal touch compliments their ‘employer of choice’ brand.

We also have associates across the UK, EU, USA & Asia to support offshore recruitment. With the growth of online testing requiring robust IT and occasional support, the team is completed by professional suppliers who provide responsive technical support to candidates and clients when required.

Steve Evans

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Steve is a professionally qualified HR manager and consultant through the UK’s Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development (CIPD) and British Psychological Society (BPS). Building upon a HR Management career in the public and finance sectors, Steve set up People Central in 1999, focusing on candidate testing and assessment of graduates, senior managers and directors, accumulating over 20 years experience and expertise in fair, objective and effective candidate assessment across a broad scope of public and private sector organisations.

Outside of work, Steve enjoys making the most of New Zealand’s spectacular rivers with fly rod in hand and family time at their Napier home on the Pacific coast.

Katie Durbin

Katie joined People Central from a public healthcare background and is a Director here at People Central. Katie is also fully qualified to run a broad range of psychometric assessments and has played a pivotal role in developing the people development arm of the business.

Outside of work, Katie is an avid tennis player, enjoys yoga and recently completed all of New Zealand’s great walks.

Melissa Pasterz

Melissa is an experienced HR Practitioner and brings over 12 years of generalist HR and project management experience to the role. She has a strong background in recruitment and selection and understands the importance of hiring skilled people who can add value from day one. Melissa holds a bachelor’s degree in commerce as well as qualifications in marketing, business management and a range psychometric tests and assessments.

After living in New Zealand for 15 years, Melissa recently relocated back to the United States. When Mel is not working she loves to travel to outdoor meccas and explore wilderness areas with her family. She has mastered the art of camping with toddlers and can out-fish her husband (if all the conditions are right!)

Ready To Up Your Hiring Game?

The average cost of bad recruitment is 140% of the salary for the role*. That’s a $70,000 mistake on a $50,000 a year job.

Save time, money, stress and your reputation with our online testing processes.

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*Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development (CIPD) Study