Testimonials

“At the first time I meet Mr Graydon, I knew he is a righteous person … we can be assured of their honest and I was overwhelmed by their advices. Going here in New Zealand is such a big challenge for us, but with their assistance we felt like we've been their place a long time ago. They accommodate us in a nice warm welcome. Thanks so much for the huge help.

Bennis Kuizon Phillipines


“Excellent service from day 1, regular updates. Much more help than we could ever expect. We ran into financial difficulties when we arrived and Graydon left no stone unturned to help us - set us up with the bank, helped with the registration for tax, organised transport and so on and so on! We will most definitely recommend Greenstone to every single person interested to emigrate to New Zealand - and we will use them again to help with our Permanent Residency Application - for sure first class service!”

Wouter & Dianne Ten Haaf
2010/6


“Their service is excellent, and the people we worked with is very friendly.”

Jaco and Lisa Van der Merwe
2010/6


“Our experience of Greenstone clearly represents excellent and high quality service. During the last two years we worked with a couple of immigration agents and the service we received from Greenstone was surely the best and most organised and we received the best value for the money we paid. Greenstone service was efficient and fast.”

Phanus & Katrian Janse van Rensburg
2010/5

“I have had a really good experience with Greenstone Recruitment, everything was professionally done and all my questions were answered. I would definitely recommend Graydon and his team to anyone moving to New Zealand.”

Brad Kitson
2009/10


“This is our second time we have used Greenstone Recruitment’s services. The service is of a very high standard and keeps getting better. The agriculture sector is very fortunate to have quality service providers such as Greenstone.”

Guy Ring
Dairy Farm Owner, Matamata
2008/09


“New Zealand before was just a dream, now it’s a reality! Thanks to Greenstone Recruitment. They guided me in every phase of my application.”

Rey Boloron
2008/09


“Staff that are placed by Greenstone are of high integrity, honest and reliable. Using Greenstone takes the stress and gamble out of employing staff.”

Pieter & Beth Ackermann
Sharemilkers, Tirau
2008/09


“Working without an agent like Greenstone is impossible. Graydon and Vanessa have the knowledge and experience to make immigration successful. Thanks for everything. My first days in NZ were difficult but with you it was great.”

Hennie Walmarans
2008/09


“From the very outset Graydon was very professional is his approach, taking time to understand how our business operates and how we are as employers. He took great lengths to find the right person to fit into our existing team and also someone who will eventually benefit both our business and our employee’s future in the Dairy industry.

We highly recommend Greenstone Recruitment’s services.”

Dave & Sue Fish
Dairy Farm Owners, Morrinsville
2008/09


“Everything promised was always delivered. No false promises were ever made. I know I can trust Greenstone with my life and everything will turn out ok.”

Riaan & Linda Lamprecht
2008/09


“I found the whole experience relaxing and stopped worrying about finding workers as Graydon had such a great recruitment procedure in place that we had every confidence we would get a great employee and guess what WE DID!”

Paul Mills & Leonie Clements
Ngatea
2008/09


“We used the services of Greenstone Recruitment for the first time this spring to fill a position in our sharemilking business. The effort Graydon put into ensuring that the expectations of all parties were clear and understood was a cornerstone in the process of establishing a successful employer - employee relationship going forward.

Graydon's selection criteria for employees is both thorough and transparent with reports of all reference checks available to prospective employers.

His continued contact with both parties shows a genuine interest in the success of the placement of employees.

We would happily use his services again.”

Mike & Sue Visser
2005 Waikato Sharemilkers of the Year
Te Awamutu
2006/07


“Right from the word "go" Graydon got things going and introduced and subsequently placed us with high quality employers. His service is professional, effective and efficient. We will gladly recommend Greenstone Recruitment's service to anyone”

Nathan & Elri Levin
Assistant Herd Manager: Dairy
Te Awamutu, Waikato
2006/07


“Greenstone Recruitment has made our whole experience a positive one. Their encouragement and knowledge have established a successful employer-employee relationship. We will highly recommend anyone to use Greenstone Recruitment. From day one instructions were clear and everything well organized, because of that and the fact that we chose to follow their instructions to the letter we received a 3 year working permit and visa. Thank you Vanessa and Graydon.”

Chris and Adri Buys,
Assistant Herd Manager: Dairy
Morrinsville, Waikato
2007


“Greenstone Recruitment was recommended to us by another satisfied client. From the start their service was (and still is) fast, effective and professional. They placed us with high quality employers and continued to help us time some loose ends. Thank you Graydon and Vanessa for the excellent service and support. We will gladly recommend Greenstone Recruitment to anyone.”

Tony Nel and Minnie Hayes,
Assistant Herd Managers: Dairy
Gordonton, Waikato
2007


“Greenstone Recruitment has taken the time to understand our business and the people within it. The recruitment process and subsequent placement of our staff member was carried out with the utmost transparency, professionalism and honesty. We really appreciate all Graydon's work and will definitely use Greenstone Recruitment for our recruitment in the future.”

Campbell and Delwyn Clayton-Greene
Dairy Farmers, Ngatea
2007


“We were a little reluctant to use Greenstone Recruitment at first because of the price, but when we compared it with the cost of advertising, the time fielding phone calls (which were usually when you were in the middle of milking or getting kids to bed) then interviewing, reference checking etc, Greenstone made it easy and came up with a suitable person in a very short time frame. We found Greenstone recruitment to be very professional and offers a great service. Thank you for your help.”

Eon Wallace
Manager of Gamma Farm
JD&RD Wallace Group
Cambridge, Waikato
2007


“To pack your belongings in a container and leave the familiarity of home, is not easy. However, by making use of a reputable recruitment company like Greenstone, this transition has been much easier than I anticipated. On his visit to South Africa, Graydon made sure that we understand exactly what we were letting ourselves in for and what to expect in New Zealand. He also established what our needs and expectations were so that he could make an informed decision as to our employment. Graydon was also always very helpful in answering all our questions and informing us as to all the necessary paperwork.

On arrival in Auckland, Graydon was there to meet me and Vanessa helped me to get all the necessities .They have kept in touch and made an effort to put me in contact with other South Africans.

I can strongly recommend anyone who considers a new future in NZ and want a reliable and professional service, to contact Greenstone Recruitment.”

Charles Viljoen
Dairy Farm Worker
Tirau, Waikato
2007


“My deepest appreciation goes to Greenstone Recruitment who have tried their best for me to come to New Zealand. I wish them all the best and God Bless. I'm very confident to recommend Greenstone Recruitment. To me, it's like a dream has come true in my career. I'm proud to say that after my job in New Zealand, I'll be confident to go back to South Africa with a large amount of experience and knowledge… I intend to start my own farming enterprise through the help from Greenstone Recruitment - thanks a lot for your support, it is really appreciated.”

Thembile Mvimbi
Assistant Herd Manager
Ngatea, Waikato
2007


“If you are looking for a new adventure and starting a new life, New Zealand is the place. We've been working for 5 months now in NZ in the dairy industry, and we are really happy. Greenstone Recruitment were helpful from day one (Graydon made a trip to South Africa to personally meet us for a interview) they gave us all the "info" we needed to know about the new country and their culture that we are going to take on, and the structure of the New Zealand dairy industry.

Everything was explained in detail, so all your questions will be answered and no empty promises. Greenstone gave us all the negative and positive points we needed to know. Assisting us with our visa applications, stayed in contact all the way, till the day you meet at the airport in Auckland, always nice to see a familiar face when you land in a foreign country. Greenstone put us in contact with other South Africans and have made regular calls and visits since we started working.

Greenstone have been helpful with our " big move". They are honest and show personal care for you as a fellow South African. We highly recommend Greenstone Recruitment to other applicants.”

David Saayman & Maritza Le Roux
Dairy farm workers
Te Awamutu, Waikato
2007


“In recent years we have experienced problems sourcing quality labour for our 370 cow dairy farm in Gordonton, Waikato. We approached Greenstone Recruitment, to fill our Assistant Herd Manager position. We felt Greenstone took the time to understand our business and the type of person we were looking for. Despite some delays in our South African candidate arriving in New Zealand, Greenstone communicated with us regularly and made sure we were informed of our candidate's progress. We have been very satisfied with our worker and will gladly recommend Greenstone Recruitment to other farmers looking for a solution to their labour problems.”

Steven & Jane Miers
Dairy Farmers
Gordonton, Waikato
2006


“As a South African looking to move to New Zealand to work in the Dairy Industry, I was unsure of what I was getting myself into! From the first interview in South Africa, Greenstone Recruitment has helped me each step of the way. They explained the structure of the New Zealand dairy industry and the challenges our family would face fitting in to a new country. They assisted me in choosing a suitable employer and helped me with my work visa application. Graydon and Vanessa were very helpful in setting me up at my new accommodation by assisting me in getting all the necessary household goods needed for a first time arrival in New Zealand. They have also put me in touch with other South Africans in our area, and popped in often to see me since I started work. I highly recommend Greenstone Recruitment to other applicants. They have been genuinely helpful, honest and professional in their dealings. What awaited me in New Zealand was truly what was told to me in our South African dealings. Thanks for a great service!”

Willie Snyman
Dairy farm worker
Gordonton, Waikato
2006


“I can recommend Greenstone Recruitment to every South African, or other foreign worker, who wants to create a better future for themselves in New Zealand. Your chances to get the ideal job are much better with Graydon at Greenstone Recruitment. They are very professional in their dealings”

Adriaan Landman
Dairy farm worker
Cambridge, Waikato
2007


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Waikato based dairy farmers
The attraction of sharemilking
Sharemilking provides the attraction of running your own business, with all the attached risks and responsibilities. It has traditionally provided substantial financial rewards that allow progression to farm ownership. Whilst farms in New Zealand have now become very expensive in relation to farming returns, good sharemilkers are still managing to achieve their dreams of farm ownership through sharemilking.

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