ASI was originally founded in New Zealand in 1999, so it’s a market we understand and know extremely well. For over a decade, ASI has served both the university and polytechnic sectors in New Zealand, working across a variety of disciplines ranging from Arts to Technology and assisting our clients in recruiting experienced academics and senior administrators from across the globe.
 

Our country’s relatively small market means institutions are finding it increasingly more difficult to sustain growth by recruiting solely from within New Zealand, forcing them to look further afield to attract experienced academics. Salaries and conditions are challenging by international standards and in order to attract outstanding individuals, using a search firm specializing in the higher education sector, such as Academic Search International, is a key success factor in attracting candidates that might not otherwise consider a role in New Zealand.
 

Reduced government funding to universities and increased pressure to source funding externally, as well as growing student and academic staff numbers, adds significantly to academics’ workloads and means it is becoming difficult and time-consuming for academics to recruit through their own networks. Furthermore, the need for proper due diligence in recruitment, particularly at senior academic and senior executive level is a critical success factor. If not done properly, it can cost your institution considerably in financial and reputational terms.

 

Our in depth knowledge of the New Zealand market, combined with our extensive global relationship with IIC Partners, means we have the ability to seek out and attract the best possible talent from around the globe.