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PACIFIC PEOPLE: Local Knowledge.

International Reach.

AVI Pacific People is the first Pacific-wide specialised end-to-end
recruitment service headquartered in Suva, Fiji. We combine deep local
knowledge with or broad international reach ensuring the best candidate
pool for clients. We also work with clients across all sectors to review
their HR policies and practices, identify gaps and highlight potential
issues. Based on our assessments, we then provide our professional
advice on practical solutions that will ensure business results are
achieved in a sustainable manner.
Established in 2018 as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Australian
Volunteers International, AVI Pacific People builds on AVI’s 50 years of
recruitment experience in Australia, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji,
Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon
Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu.

Our human resources and business solutions services include:
Pacific People have become one of SPTO’s most
Caliper profile assessment valued partners and advisers. Having conducted
The Caliper Profile is an objective, scientifically validated workplace several key projects for SPTO throughout 2019-2020,
assessment that accurately measures an individual’s personality, I can firmly attest to the high level of service, expertise
characteristics and motivations in order to predict on-the-job and personal care that characterizes the work
behaviours and potential. Caliper profiling can be used during employee undertaken by Pacific People. I congratulate the team
selection, development, promotion, team improvement, and succession at Pacific People on their first anniversary and look
planning. This is a new offering from AVI Pacific People. forward to further strengthening our relationship in
the future.
Talent acquisition
Our recruitment solutions include advertised recruitment, executive and Mr. Christopher Cocker
CEO, Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO)
board searches to recruitment process outsourcing. We have the skills,
networks, technology, and expertise to deliver high quality support for
local, regional, and international talent recruitment at all levels.
or long-term hire, and our conference room facility may be hired for
meetings and workshops.
Organisational development
We assist clients to improve on the effectiveness and productivity of WHY CHOOSE US?
their people, systems, and processes, to make their workplace more • Our consultants understand workplaces. We have real life business
results oriented. Our approach starts with an assessment of your experience across a wide range of industry sectors.
organisation’s needs and recommendation of interventions to improve
organisational effectiveness. • We know the Pacific. Our knowledge of local issues and our networks
across the region have been built over many years.
Rewards
Our experienced consultants can work with clients to design and • We draw upon the combined expertise and experience of our
implement highly effective rewards strategies that support business local consultants with our international reach through Australian
strategy and will help to attract and retain quality talent. We believe Volunteers International (AVI), to provide the best people solutions
in leveraging financial as well as non-financial rewards to engage and for your workplace needs.
motivate your people.
• We utilise the world’s best recruitment practices and technology to
Leadership development underpin our expertise and experience to maximise our ability to
As strong and effective leaders are critical to an organisation’s long- identify, select and validate the right people for you.
term success, we work with clients to identify potential talent and assist
them in developing and implementing strategic initiatives to empower Our clients include Australian Centre for International Agricultural
their leaders to lead with confidence.
Research (ACIAR), Samoa Breweries, Pacific Tourism Organisation,
Australian Humanitarian Program, Oxfam in the Pacific, Think Pacific,
Outplacement services Fiji Gas, Ministry of Economy, Yaqara Pastoral Company, Universal
We will offer outplacement services to employees who have been laid Electronics and the Fiji Public Service Commission.
off to enable them to secure another role faster. Outplacement services
can be custom-tailored to suit individual organizations and show the
remaining employees that you care; this in turn will boost employee
loyalty to the company. Contact Us:
Office: Level 2, BSPL Building, Central St., Suva, FIJI
Phone: (679) 3313-229
Business advisory support Email: info@pacificpeople.com
We provide back-office support for clients in relation to their HR and Website: www.pacificpeople.com
administrative functions. Furthermore, we offer “hot desks” on short-

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