Delivering staffing, HR and employment services to Papua New Guinea
Since acquiring a local consulting and recruiting firm, Pacifica HR in 2010, we have developed a deep understanding of employment trends in PNG.
From our office in Port Moresby, Airswift has grown to become the premier employment agency and labour supplier in PNG.
We are a leading engineering recruitment agency and have provided technical staffing and employment services to several major projects within Oil & Gas, Construction and Mining.
Our highly skilled recruitment consultants and service teams are trusted to source, recruit and payroll talented nationals and expatriate workers. This includes the sourcing of qualified engineers and operational teams as well as citizen development programmes.
We are focused on recruitment and deployment of PNG citizens, alongside non-citizens. We have provided a range of training and development programmes, as well as graduate recruitment schemes.
Airswift provides a range of client services alongside recruitment in PNG. It is important to Airswift that we always remain compliant in every country in which we operate.
Managing complex projects and local and foreign workers can be challenging for business. Alongside staffing, we help clients remain updated with immigration rules and labour law.
Our experience in Papua New Guinea is second to none. Our in-country services include, but are not limited to:
Our talent acquisition teams focus on dedicated disciplines and verticals. This gives them a detailed understanding of client and candidate requirements. This domain knowledge ensures that projects are staffed on-time, compliantly and within budget.
Services: labour hire, contract recruitment, permanent hire, contingent staffing and executive search
If you are planning to relocate your workforce to PNG, our Global Mobility team can help.
From Relocation Services to Global Immigration, Airswift PNG helps your business grow. Our services include: processing of work permits and visas, mobilisation/relocation of staff and contract workers, payroll bureau, and HR advisory services.
We offer an embedded recruitment process outsourcing service on or near-site. Our team become immersed in your culture and engage in your hiring process. An on-site managed solution can reduce cost and time-per-hire without compromising quality.
Managed Solutions: recruitment process outsourcing (RPO), roster management, provision of personal protective equipment (PPE), tooling and HSE training
After 40 years’ delivering global employment services, Airswift has gained a deep knowledge of labour markets. Our expert consultancy services help you keep ahead of human resources trends
Our contract and direct hire recruiters help top talent at every stage of their job search.
If you are looking for full time or temporary work, Airswift are one of the leading recruitment companies in PNG.
We recruit for a wide range of disciplines including, but not limited to:
We work with a wide range of innovative companies including small and medium enterprises, EPCs and 100% of the energy supermajors.
"Airswift has a team of specialist recruiters which have been pivotal in providing high quality talent throughout our operations in Papua New Guinea. The team at Airswift have shown themselves to be an ethical, reliable and responsible partner continuously adding value in every situation."
Head of Human Resources (PNG), Oil Search
In 2013, Airswift received the Good Corporate Citizen (GCC) Award by the Department of Labour and Industrial Relations.
This was awarded for our commitment to employing and training PNG citizens. It additionally recognised our compliance with labour and immigration laws.
Airswift was the only workforce solutions company recognised as a Good Corporate Citizen.
Through our business practice as a Good Corporate Citizen, our clients benefit through:
Inspired by Airswift chairman, Ian Langley, the Langley Graduate Program builds local careers. Since 2012, the program has invested over K400,000 in the career development of 86 UPNG graduates.
Aimed at Bachelor in Business students, the program provides intense pre-employment training.
The program comprises:
The program also gives companies the chance to find excellent employees for secondment.
We aim for all graduates to find permanent employment before completion. To date, our graduates have a 90% success rate.
Airswift is dedicated to supporting the local communities in Papua New Guinea. The following is a snapshot of the events we regularly support.
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Cuthbertson House
Cuthbertson Street
Port Moresby 121
Papua New Guinea
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Celebrating Airswift's new goals for 2020 and beyond
Our PNG team hosting a bake sale to raise funds for cancer research and awareness
Posing for a group picture after the Relay For Life event
Our team celebrating the 42nd Anniversary of Papua New Guinea
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