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Personality Assessments

Personality is the hidden driver of performance. Skills matter—but personality shapes how people lead, collaborate, and cope. Our assessments help you see beyond the CV and understand the behaviours that truly impact performance and success.

Why Use Personality Assessment in People Selection?

Great people decisions start with knowing more than just experience. Great hiring isn’t just about skills—it’s about fit. The biggest risks in recruitment often come from how someone behaves, not what they can do. Will they lead with empathy? Collaborate effectively? Stay resilient under pressure? These are questions CVs and interviews rarely answer well.

That’s where personality assessment becomes essential.

Widely acknowledged as one of the strongest predictors of on-the-job success, personality assessments reveal how candidates are likely to think, interact, and perform in your unique environment. At People Central, we use scientifically validated tools to provide deep insight into:.

  • Whether they’ll align with your culture, values, and vision
  • How they’ll communicate, influence, and build relationships
  • Their approach to decision-making, problem-solving, and change
  • How they’re likely to stay engaged—and engage others
  • Their resilience under pressure and ability to grow
  • The developmental pathways that will unlock their full potential

In short, we help you see the whole person—not just their résumé.

With access to world-leading assessment tools and over 400 New Zealand clients trusting our approach, we bring clarity, confidence, and fairness to every hiring decision you make.

15FQ+ Personality Questionnaire

Deep insight into how people think, feel, and behave at work

The 15FQ+ is a globally respected, scientifically validated personality assessment based on the renowned 16 Personality Factor model. Used across industries for selection, leadership development, and coaching, it offers a deep and structured view of how people typically think, behave, and interact in workplace settings.

With proven validity, cultural fairness, and powerful predictive insight, the 15FQ+ helps organisations make smarter hiring and development decisions—minimising risk while unlocking individual and team potential.

What 15FQ+ Measures:

  • Core Personality Traits – based on the 16PF model, covering emotional stability, dominance, rule-following, social confidence, and more
  • Broad Trait Dimensions – which align with key work behaviours such as collaboration, resilience, and adaptability
  • Behavioural Risks (Derailers) – traits that may become problematic under stress or in leadership roles
  • Workplace Behaviour Patterns – including interpersonal style, coping mechanisms, decision-making, and leadership tendencies
  • Core Competencies – identifying competency capabilities on an internationally recognised competency framework

Optional report extensions also cover:

  • Leadership Styles
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Team Roles & Career Themes
  • Ideal Role Match
  • Structured Interview Prompts
  • Coaching and Development

Why Use the 15FQ+:

  • Built on decades of global research with strong reliability and validity
  • Adapted into 30+ languages and designed for culture and gender fairness
  • Provides rich narrative reports that support confident hiring, development planning, and coaching
  • Flags high-impact behavioural strengths and risks before they affect team performance
  • Ideal for both selection and ongoing talent development
  • Backed by the trusted GeneSys platform for instant online administration and reporting

Whether you’re hiring a new leader or developing internal talent, the 15FQ+ gives you robust, science-backed insights to reduce risk and drive long-term performance.We have included below a small sample of the available 15FQ+ reports.

Click here for a sample of the 15FQ+ Pre-Employment Report.

Click here for a sample of the 15FQ+ Coaching Report.

Click here for a sample of the 15FQ+ Standard Report.

Click here for a sample of the 15FQ+ Extended Report.

Click here for a sample of the 15FQ+ Competency Selection Report.

Click here for a sample of the 15FQ+ Coaching Report.

Click here for a sample of the 15FQ+ Emotional Intelligence Report.

PQ10 Personality Profile

An EFPA Registered, Neuroscience-Based Assessment

The PQ10 is a modern, New Zealand-developed personality assessment rooted in the latest neuroscience and psychometric research. It provides clear, concise, and job-relevant insight into how individuals think, feel, and behave in the workplace—helping organisations select, develop, and lead people with greater confidence.

Registered with the EFPA and based on the respected Big Five framework, PQ10 is well-suited for recruitment, coaching, and team development across all sectors.

What PQ10 Measures:

  • Ten Personality Meta-Traits – aligned with the DeYoung et al. (2010) model, reflecting modern psychological science
  • Big Five Traits – Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Openness, Agreeableness, and Emotional Stability
  • Workplace Preferences – including team role, conflict style, leadership tendencies, and decision-making
  • Potential Strengths and Challenges – offering actionable insights for selection and development
  • Structured Interview Questions – included in the Perspectives report for deeper candidate evaluation

Optional outputs also cover:

  • Pre-Employment Reports
  • Coaching & Development Reports
  • Team Compatibility and Role Preferences

Why Use the PQ10:

  • Scientifically grounded and EFPA-registered, ensuring high quality and reliability
  • Reflects the latest neuroscience-informed models of personality
  • Quick and accessible: 90 untimed questions completed in under 20 minutes
  • Remote administration with instant report generation
  • Equally effective for recruitment, coaching, and internal development

Whether identifying the right fit for a role or building high-performing teams, PQ10 offers a fast, intelligent, and modern approach to understanding personality in the workplace.

Click here for a sample of the PQ10 Select Report.

Click here for a sample of the PQ10 Coaching Report.

Health & Safety Indicator (HSI)

Embedding safer behaviours. Reducing risk. Protecting people.

Before accidents happen, it’s essential to know whether people have the traits and abilities needed to operate safely. The Health & Safety Indicator (HSI) is a powerful, evidence-based assessment that helps organisations identify individuals suited for safety-critical environments.

Used in high-risk industries worldwide, the HSI combines targeted personality and ability measures to predict how well someone is likely to perform in safety-sensitive roles. It supports smarter hiring, targeted development, and stronger safety cultures.The HIS measures:

Ability to Operate Safely

  • Understanding Instructions – Can they comprehend and act on safety directions?
  • Checking and Attention to Detail – Do they spot inconsistencies and prevent small errors from escalating?
  • Understanding the Safety Environment – Are they alert to potential hazards and environmental risks?

Safety-Focused Personality

  • Safety Motivation – Do they genuinely value safe behaviour, even under pressure?
  • Safety Diligence – Are they dependable and consistent in following through on safe practices?
  • Adherence to Rules – Will they comply with protocols—even when no one is watching?
  • Openness to Guidance – Are they receptive to feedback and direction?
  • Safety Confidence – Do they feel capable of making safe decisions?
  • Safety Composure – Can they stay calm and think clearly in high-stress or emergency situations?

Whether you’re selecting new staff or developing existing teams, the HSI gives you actionable insights into who’s likely to keep themselves—and others—safe. Because safety isn’t just a policy—it’s a people decision.

Click here for a sample of the HSI Report

Ready to go beyond the CV?

Let’s help you hire smarter, lead better, and unlock hidden talent. Contact us today to discover how science-backed personality insights can support better decisions and stronger teams.

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