How CleaningNZ Delivers Only the Best Candidates

At CleaningNZ, we understand that when cleaning companies search for new team members, they’re not just looking to fill a position - they’re seeking individuals who demonstrate reliability, consistency, a can-do attitude, strong communication skills, punctuality, and integrity.

Traditionally, employers post job ads on general job boards and are quickly inundated with applications. Unfortunately, the majority of these applicants lack the core qualities or industry-specific interest, making the selection process time-consuming and inefficient. Often, employers are left choosing one or two candidates and simply "hoping for the best."

CleaningNZ changes that.

We pre-screen all candidates before they ever reach you. This means you're not starting from scratch - you’re selecting from a pool of pre-qualified, high-quality applicants who are genuinely interested in working in the cleaning industry. Our mission is to present you with the top-tier talent - not random jobseekers, but individuals aligned with your expectations and committed to the profession.

Our 10-Step Pre-Screening Process

1. Elite Candidate Selection

We screen out 75-85% of applicants who do not meet our stringent standards. Only the top-performing candidates who demonstrate professionalism, reliability, and a service mindset are approved.

2. Attention to Detail & Instruction Compliance

Applicants are assessed during registration on their ability to follow instructions, provide accurate information, and demonstrate attention to detail - key indicators of performance on the job.

3. Experience & Skill Verification

We evaluate candidates based on their relevant experience in residential, commercial, industrial cleaning and housekeeping, ensuring alignment with your needs.

4. Professionalism & Presentation

Applicants must submit a complete, well-presented profile. Those with poor grammar, vague content, or unprofessional presentation are automatically declined.

5. Communication & Responsiveness

Candidates are assessed on their written English skills and response times - an important measure of how they’ll perform in a professional setting.

6. Work Eligibility & Legal Compliance

We verify that every candidate is legally eligible to work in New Zealand, including checks on visas and licenses where applicable.

7. Location & Availability Filtering

To ensure practical and timely placements, we filter candidates by their proximity to job locations and their stated availability.

8. Reference & Background Checks

For added peace of mind, we request employment references and can conduct background checks when required.

9. Ongoing Employer Feedback

Our platform allows you to rate and review candidates. Feedback is used to continuously refine our candidate pool - low performers are removed.

10. Continuous Process Improvement

We constantly refine and evolve our screening methods based on employer feedback and industry standards to ensure you receive only the best.

With CleaningNZ, you’re not just hiring. You’re hiring smarter.
We take the guesswork out of recruitment - so you can focus on what you do best: running a successful cleaning business with a dependable, professional team.