Skills Assessment Platform
Verify candidate capabilities before you hire. Our industry-specific assessment platform delivers objective, timed evaluations backed by real-world New Zealand standards — giving you confidence in every hiring decision.
The Challenge
Hiring for specialist roles is high-stakes. CVs list skills that may not match reality, and interview performance rarely predicts job performance. A bad hire can cost 6–12 months' salary in wasted time, rework, and damaged client relationships.
Traditional approaches fall short — generic aptitude tests don't assess real technical knowledge, unstructured interviews are subjective, and reference checks rely on others' interpretations.
CVs list skills that may not match reality
Interview performance doesn't predict job performance
Bad hires cost 6–12 months' salary in wasted time and rework
Underqualified staff damage client relationships and project outcomes
Compliance risks when work doesn't meet required standards
What We Offer
Choose the format that fits your hiring need — or combine both for a complete picture.
Timed examinations that test real-world professional knowledge — not theory.
Map competencies across 80–100+ capability items to identify strengths and development needs.
The Process
Simple to set up, fast to deliver, immediately actionable.
Select from our library or request a custom assessment tailored to your role requirements.
We send a secure assessment link to your candidate. They complete it within a 7-day window at their convenience.
Timed exam with anti-cheat monitoring. Mix of multiple choice and written response. Auto-submits on expiry.
Both you and the candidate receive instant detailed results. Score breakdown by topic. Make informed decisions with objective data.
Sectors We Cover
Every assessment reflects NZ standards, regulations, and real-world industry context.
Civil, Structural, Geotechnical, Water/Wastewater, Three Waters, Electrical, Mechanical, Project Management and 20+ disciplines.
Software Development, Cloud Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Database Administration, Network Engineering.
Financial Reporting, NZ Tax Compliance, Management Accounting, Audit & Assurance.
Quality Control, Process Engineering, Production Management, Lean/Six Sigma.
PM methodologies, risk management, stakeholder engagement, NZ construction and infrastructure context.
Don't see your sector? We develop custom assessments across all professional fields. Contact us to discuss your requirements.
Pricing
Our assessment packages are customised to suit your organisation's needs — whether you're assessing a single candidate or running a large-scale recruitment programme. Contact us to discuss your requirements and we'll provide a proposal.
Standard Assessments
Knowledge testing across our full library of NZ professional disciplines. Volume packages available.
Capability Profiling
Competency mapping across 80–100+ items. Ideal for benchmarking teams or assessing development needs.
Custom Assessments
Built specifically for your role and organisation. Includes consultation, question development, your approval, and full platform setup.
Sharon will respond within one business day with a tailored proposal.
Why AlphaCon Testing
With over two decades working across New Zealand's professional sectors, we understand what separates good candidates from great ones.
Every question reflects NZ standards, regulations, regional variations, professional body requirements, and real Kiwi workplace contexts.
Tab-switching detection, copy-paste prevention, DevTools monitoring, violation escalation, and full activity logging for audit purposes.
Both you and the candidate receive detailed results within seconds of submission — score breakdown by topic, written answers, and full recommendations.
FAQs
Standard assessments range from 45 minutes to 3 hours depending on complexity. Custom assessments can be configured to your requirements, including multi-day formats with breaks.
Our anti-cheat system monitors tab-switching, copy-paste attempts, and suspicious browser activity. Violations trigger warnings and eventual termination. All activity is logged for your review.
Results show detailed breakdowns by topic area. Candidates can retake after a cooling-off period (you control this) with a new voucher or payment. Results highlight specific development areas for targeted improvement.
Yes. We review and update questions regularly to reflect regulatory changes, new standards, and industry developments. Custom assessments are reviewed with you at creation and annually thereafter.
For custom assessments, absolutely — our engagement process shows you every question for approval before go-live. For standard assessments, we provide sample questions and topic coverage on request.
Immediately. Both you and the candidate receive detailed email results within seconds of submission.