HR Support
for canterbury businesses
Working with people is one of the most important parts of running a business, and often one of the most complex. Freerange supports Christchurch and Canterbury businesses with practical, commercially focused HR advice that helps you manage employment matters with confidence.
We work as an extension of your team, providing flexible HR support across employment relations, leadership and people and culture. Whether you need help with a specific issue or an ongoing HR partner, we’re here to support your business.
Our Services
At Freerange, we offer a comprehensive range of People & Culture services designed to build your team’s capability, enhance engagement, and improve retention and productivity, enabling you to achieve efficiency and business growth.
Change Management & Restructures
We guide you through organisational restructures, ‘right-sizing’ your business, and consultation support to effectively navigate redundancy processes. Our team are trained in providing outplacement support.
Strategic People & Culture Support
We build thriving workplace cultures through alignment of business vision, values, workforce planning and structure, succession planning, employee engagement measures and actions, to drive better business outcomes.
HR Compliance & Employment Relations
We ensure your employment obligations are being met and your HR documentation and practices are compliant. We minimise risk and safeguard your business through any under performance and misconduct issues.
Mergers, Acquisitions, & Business Sales
We provide HR due diligence and consultation support through mergers, acquisitions, and business sales.
Psychometric, Skills, and Ability Assessments
Our comprehensive suite of psychometric, skills, and ability assessments will help you hire right the first time and provide valuable insights on your leaders’ personal strengths and development areas.
Leadership Development & Coaching
We offer leadership development programmes designed to build confident, effective leaders who drive business success.
HRIS Implementation
We partner with a number of Human Resources Information Management System (HRIS) providers to help you select and implement a fit-for-purpose solution.
Recruitment & Performance Development
We take care of your recruitment, onboarding, performance development, goal setting, remuneration, incentives and benefits, training and development, retention strategies, and career planning.
Key Benefits
Why Christchurch Businesses Choose Freerange HR
Practical Advice, Not HR Jargon
Clear, commercially focused guidance that helps you make confident decisions and manage people effectively.
Access to an Entire HR Team
Unlike working with a single consultant, you gain access to a team of experienced HR specialists with expertise across employment relations, recruitment, leadership development and organisational change.
Flexible Support When You Need It
Whether you need help with a one-off issue or ongoing HR support, we can tailor our services to suit your business.
Reduce Employment Risk
Stay compliant with New Zealand employment legislation while protecting your business and maintaining positive workplace relationships.
Support for Growing Businesses
As your organisation grows, we help build the systems, processes and leadership capability needed to support sustainable success.
Fast, Responsive Support
People issues rarely happen at convenient times. Our team is available when you need us, providing timely advice and practical solutions so you can address challenges quickly and keep your business moving forward.
Need practical, hands-on HR support?
If you’re looking for practical, experienced HR support in Christchurch, we’d love to hear from you.
Whether you need help with a specific issue or ongoing HR support, our team works with businesses across Christchurch and the wider Canterbury region.
Get in touch for a no obligation conversation about your HR needs and how we can support your business.
What Our Clients Say
★★★★★
It’s the ability to have the diversity and breadth of skills to hand that is so beneficial – the Freerange team comes highly recommended by us.
Mark Schiele
Oyster Property Group
★★★★★
The Freerange team are easy to work with and are an excellent addition to our team with a wealth of knowledge. I would highly recommend to any organisation.
Lisa Murphy
RSM New Zealand
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Excellent HR support / consultant service. Have used for my small camper rentals business. They really know their stuff and are always available for speedy advice. Highly recommend.
ANDY FORD
EPIC Campers