Case Study - McLaren Recruitment
McLaren Recruitment is a Wellington-based recruitment agency specialising in recruitment for not-for-profit organisations, charities and membership organisations. They have been connecting organisations and job seekers for more than 30 years. During that time, they have developed a strong reputation for their understanding of the for-purpose sector’s needs and challenges and their personal touch.
Do Good Jobs has partnered with McLaren Recruitment for several years to promote their roles to our community of values-focused job seekers, as well as collaborating on content, including blog posts and webinars.
Listing with Do Good Jobs helps the McLaren team reach candidates who are aligned with the values their clients care about most.
Kirsty McLaren, Director and Co-owner, says Do Good Jobs is a natural fit, and the reaction from clients is generally positive.
“We always let our clients know the advertising platforms we use for their roles,
and we’re strong advocates of Do Good Jobs”, she says. “The feedback has been very positive. Our clients appreciate that we’re using a platform trusted by the sector and that their role is being promoted to a targeted audience that cares about purpose-driven work”.
A simple listing process backed by a fantastic team
A straightforward listing process is helpful - especially when the McLaren team are juggling multiple recruitment campaigns, but Kirsty says the partnership is what she values.
“We LOVE working with the DGJ team!”, she says. “We’ve been big supporters of Do Good Jobs since its inception and really value the relationships we’ve built since that time. The team is responsive, collaborative and genuinely invested in helping us get the best results. It
feels like a partnership rather than a transactional job listing service, and that makes a real difference”.
Quality applicants who are a great long-term fit
While a listing with Do Good Jobs doesn’t produce the volume of applicants that using a more generalist platform might do, Kirsty says this is offset by the quality, which is consistently excellent.
She notes that candidates who apply through Do Good Jobs are “genuinely motivated by purpose-led work” and not only meet the technical requirements but also bring a
genuine desire to contribute to their community. For many roles, those applicants are the ones who make the shortlist. And because Do Good Jobs attracts people who are intentionally looking for a career in the not-for-profit sector, they are often a better long-term fit.
Content collaborations help to amplify McLaren’s voice
Beyond job listings, Do Good Jobs has also partnered with McLaren to undertake regular content collaborations, including blog posts, social media content and webinars. These have been valuable for McLaren in strengthening their position as a trusted voice in the sector, sharing practical guidance with job seekers and employers and allowing them to grow their audience.
So, would McLaren recommend Do Good Jobs?
Absolutely, says Kirsty.
“For any organisation wanting to attract values-driven candidates, Do Good Jobs is one of the most effective platforms nationwide. The team is great to work with, the results speak for themselves, and the community they’ve built is a real asset to the sector.”
