Managed staffing,

Built for the modern business

Arkero combines vetted talent, a real support team and purpose-built software to make staffing faster, simpler and easier to manage. From finding the right person to hours, approvals, payments and replacements, it all happens in one place, with support just one click away.

Maria Santos

Maria Santos

Bookkeeper

Recommended by Arkero

Philippines · GMT+8

Maria has 6 years of bookkeeping experience with Xero and MYOB, specialising in NZ tax compliance. She has managed accounts for three NZ-based SMEs and consistently delivers accurate monthly reconciliations.

Xero

MYOB

Accounts Payable

BAS/GST

English: Fluent

Available: Immediately

James Reyes

James Reyes

Bookkeeper

Strong option

Philippines · GMT+8

James brings strong accounts payable and receivable experience, with particular expertise in payroll processing. He has supported two accounting firms serving NZ clients remotely.

Xero

Payroll

Accounts Receivable

MYOB

English: Fluent

Available: Immediately

Priya Sharma

Priya Sharma

Bookkeeper

Backup option

Philippines · GMT+8

Priya is a certified bookkeeper with a focus on financial reporting and BAS/GST preparation. She works part-time and is well-suited to a reduced-hours engagement.

Xero

Financial Reporting

BAS/GST

English: Fluent

Available: 2 Weeks

Three ways to get work off your plate

Freelance marketplace

Offshore staffing agency

Upfront placement fee?

Often $1,500+

$0

Locked into a long-term contract?

No

Often yes

No lock-in

Time to get someone started

Days to weeks

Usually 3+ weeks

Within 5 days

What if they’re not the right fit?

You start again

Replacement takes 3+ weeks

Priority replacement from our talent pool

Who finds and screens them?

You do

They do

Arkero does

Dedicated platform to manage your staffing?

Marketplace only

Mostly no

Yes

Dedicated team supporting the service?

No

Mostly no

Yes

Can you manage staff, hours and replacements online?

Partly

Mostly no

Yes

Can you see hours worked?

Depends

Mostly no

Live timesheets

Can you approve hours before billing?

Depends

Mostly no

Yes

Can I easily reach someone when I need help?

Usually no

Not always

Yes

Upfront placement fee?

FreelanceUsually none
OffshoreOften $1,500+
Arkero
$0

Locked into a long-term contract?

FreelanceNo
OffshoreOften yes
Arkero
No lock-in

Time to get someone started

FreelanceDays to weeks
OffshoreUsually 3+ weeks
Arkero
Within 5 days

What if they’re not the right fit?

FreelanceYou start again
OffshoreReplacement takes 3+ weeks
Arkero
Priority replacement from our talent pool

Who finds and screens them?

FreelanceYou do
OffshoreThey do
Arkero
Arkero does

Dedicated platform to manage your staffing?

FreelanceMarketplace only
OffshoreMostly no
Arkero
Yes

Dedicated team supporting the service?

FreelanceNo
OffshoreMostly no
Arkero
Yes

Can you manage staff, hours and replacements in one place?

FreelancePartly
OffshoreMostly no
Arkero
Yes

Can you see hours worked?

FreelanceDepends
OffshoreMostly no
Arkero
Live timesheets

Can you approve hours before billing?

FreelanceDepends
OffshoreMostly no
Arkero
Yes

Can I easily reach someone when I need help?

FreelanceUsually no
OffshoreNot always
Arkero
Yes
The shortlist

You see up to 3 candidates, not 300

Job boards give you volume. Volume is the problem, not the solution, when you’re already short on time. Arkero starts with a vetted talent pool of professionals who are ready to go. We match your brief against that pool and send you up to 3 candidates who genuinely fit the role. If only one is the right fit, we send one. For specialised roles, we can also go to market and recruit specifically for your needs.

The platform

Every hour you pay for is an hour you approved

Your staff member tracks their time and submits a timesheet each week. It lands in your portal for review, where you can approve it or send it back with a note. You’re billed only for the hours you approve, giving you clear visibility and control over what you’re paying for.

What’s in your portal

Your team and current status
Easy daily updates from your staff
Timesheets waiting for approval
New staff requests and their progress
Billing history and upcoming charges
Support requests and replies

Everything else you’re wondering

Is offshore staffing ethical?

Yes, when it’s done properly. We know there are a lot of small operators in the industry that have damaged trust and continue to damage trust, which is why Arkero takes a very different approach.

Arkero has a core operating team of more than 20 people across Talent, Operations, Technology, Development and Business Development. Ethical and fair treatment is a priority. Our staff are not simply placed and forgotten about; they are supported by a real team and treated as part of the Arkero family.

We believe the best outcomes happen when both sides are looked after. Businesses get great people, and our staff get fair treatment, real support and long-term opportunities.

What happens if my staff member is sick or on leave?

Can they work with my accountant, my suppliers, my customers?

Who do I call if something goes wrong?

How long does it take to get someone started?

Can I interview the candidates?

How many candidates do I get to choose from?

How am I billed?

What if I need more than one person?

What if it doesn’t work out?

Do I need to provide equipment?

Are there any placement fees?

Which countries do you work with?

Tell us what you need filled

A 15-minute call. We’ll tell you honestly whether we can fill it and
what it would cost.