About Us

Cultivar Staffing & Search is a home-grown, result-driven and award-winning staffing & search firm based in Singapore. Started off as an Executive Search firm focusing in recruiting Chief Financial Officers (CFO), we have grown from strength to strength over the years. From covering the Accounting & Finance sector, we now have a broader specializations in IT & Technology, Engineering and Corporate Support functions.

About Us

Cultivar Staffing & Search is a home-grown, result-driven and award-winning staffing & search firm based in Singapore. Started off as an Executive Search firm focusing in recruiting Chief Financial Officers (CFO), we have grown from strength to strength over the years. From covering the Accounting & Finance sector, we now have a broader specializations in IT & Technology, Engineering and Corporate Support functions.

Our name Cultivar reflects our approach to recruitment. Just as cultivars (in botany term) are carefully selected and nurtured to produce the best results, we take the time to understand our clients’ unique requirements and carefully match them with the right candidates through the use of effective tools, driven by our well-trained team of in-house recruiters.

Our consultants have a combined experience of over 20 years in the recruitment industry. That’s how we continue to stay ahead of the curve and committed to providing the most effective and prompt recruitment solutions, as well as HR managed services like Work Permit (WP), Employment Pass (EP) and Payroll Outsourcing service. Through our regular company-led and in-house training as well as individual learnings, our team is well-equipped, motivated, and highly-professional to deliver what we set out to do for our clients.

We love achievements, and ours come after yours. Our awards – HR Vendor of the Year Award by Human Resources Singapore – were conferred to us separately in 2020 (Silver) and 2021 (Bronze), a testament of our commitments to our clients as a vendor of choice and reliability. This is built on the company’s firm belief that great organizations are driven by high calibre people. Our conviction is to make that connection and be an enabler of organizational excellence in South-east Asia.

At Cultivar, success is cultivated – one at a time!

Why Us?

Regional Network – 500k screened and qualified candidates for hundreds of specializations and industries in a number of sectors.
Local Knowledge
On-time, Everytime

OUR VISION

To be an enabler of organizational excellence through identifying and delivering the right people.

OUR MISSION

We want to bring great opportunities to people, bringing together great people with great organizations, and positively impact beyond their lives.

OUR CORE VALUES

D-R-I-V-E

Dedication

Focused on delivering the best and ensure the
success of our customers comes before ours.

Respect

We appreciate and demonstrate high regards for all stakeholders, including clients, job seekers, internal colleagues and local regulations.

Innovation

Continuous innovation forms the basis of reliability,
forward-thinking processes and growth.

Vigor

Physical strength and good health, full of energy and enthusiasm.

Empathy

Proactively make genuine connection and follow up whenever needed.

Meet The Team

Zac Ng

Managing Director

merlyn cultivar staffing & Search outsourcing

Merlyn Rui Xuan

Recruitment Consultant
Outsourcing Division

Felicia Giovani

Director of Operations
Staffing & Outsourcing Operation

Lum Charmaine

Lead Consultant

*Terminated – No longer with our organization since 29 Nov 2024.

Our History

July 2019

Founded with executive search for the finance specalization.

Dec 2019

Diversified into all c-suite roles in the ASEAN region.

Apr 2020

Focused in employer services – Payroll and work pass consultancy to support the extra demand due to rapid changes in immigration policies worldwide.

Oct 2020

Winner of HR Vendor of the Year (VTOY 2021 – Silver) by Human Resources Magazine (https://awards.humanresourcesonline.net/hr-vendors-of-the-year-sg/2020/winners/)

Dec 2020

Introduced staffing services to banks, F&B and contract staff to various organizations looking for short term staffing.

Feb 2021

Introduced payroll outsourcing service to existing clients and later onboarded several new clients with good traction.

Apr 2021

Expanded scope in professional recruitment specializations to Accounting, Finance, IT, Telecommunication, Gaming, Creative and Logistics just as the border reopened.

Nov 2021

Winner of HR Vendor of the Year (VTOY 2021 – Bronze) by Human Resources Magazine (https://www.humanresourcesonline.net/winners-hr-vendors-of-the-year-awards-singapore-2021)

Apr 2022

Opened first representative office in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to support regional HR outsourcing services.

Jun 2022

Moved to Raffles Place office at present location at 65 Chulia Street – in the heart of the financial district.

Oct 2022

Finalists for 2 award categories by Human Resources Magazine

Awards

Our Specialization

Engineering

Financial Services

IT & Technology

Accounting & Finance

Temporary & Contract Staffing

Logistics

Satisfied Clients

Alpha Green

I highly recommend CULTIVAR ASIA PTE LTD for their exceptional speed and effectiveness in providing staffing solutions, particularly for urgent relief teacher placements. They demonstrate a swift response time and maintain an extensive network of qualified professionals, ensuring high-quality staff are deployed quickly. CULTIVAR ASIA PTE LTD tailors their solutions to meet our unique needs and consistently delivers reliable service, even during high demand. As a key influencer in the staffing industry, they set high standards for professionalism and excellence. We wholeheartedly endorse their services to any institution in need of dependable staffing support.

BusyBees

It has been a pleasure working with Felicia and the team as they have been consistently very prompt and responsive in responding to our requests. Often times centres’ requests for relief support are due to urgent circumstances of last minute manpower difficulty or longer-term covering needs. Despite the short notice, Felicia and the team would swiftly respond and do their best to source and arrange suitable relief teachers to assist the centre where possible. The Cultivar team would share the resumes of the potential relief staff and assist with clarifications for the centres’ clear consideration. It has also been an easy experience coordinating the needful administrative matters, such as provision of supporting documents required and facilitation of payment processes. Felicia and the Cultivar team have been a great help in supporting our centres in our times of need.

Adventure Tree

I feel that the team at Cultivar provides effective teacher recruitment solution, both relief and permanent recruitment. They are consistent in their delivery, and provides prompt replacements if needed by our centres. If in the event they are unable to fulfill a relief teacher request, they would usually inform us in advance for us to activate from our other sources. We're pleased with Cultivar's ability to meet our needs effectively. Their staff is skilled, trained, and conducts themselves professionally. Cultivar stands out from competitors with their personalized service approach and genuine passion for people. With that, we extend our sincerest recommendation for Cultivar’s relief staffing service for our Early Childhood industry.

Mulberry Sixth Ave

The team has been effective in assisting the school to provide for temporary staffing recruitment solution, both relief and permanent recruitment. They have a network of qualified and trained teachers islandwide resulting in quick deployment. They have been able to fulfil most of our urgent relief requests (same day/night before). If in the event they are unable to fulfil a request, they would usually inform us in advance for us to activate from our other sources. We are happy that Cultivar has been able to fulfil most/all of our requests

Mulberry Marymount

I have worked with Cultivar for the past couple of years across different centres and they have always been a great help. I would recommend Cultivar for the following reasons:

The team communicates effectively and is always able to understand our needs for different staffing purposes
They are prompt in providing relief solutions and most of their teachers are reliable and professional. They help out with some last minute requests for relief positions too.
They are receptive to feedback so if any candidate is not a good fit for the centre, they try their best to replace as soon as possible

I have a good time working with Cultivar and know that I can always count on them for relief or full-time teacher needs. They are the top agency that I will consider whenever I need to recruit teachers.

MapleBear Playworks

The team provides effective staffing recruitment solution, both relief and permanent recruitment.
They seem to have a network of qualified and trained teachers resulting in quick deployment.
They are consistent to deliver relief replacements if needed by our centres.
Should they be unable to fulfil a relief teacher request, they would usually inform us in advance for us to activate from our other sources.

Across our multiple centres, we are happy that Cultivar has been able to fulfil most of our requests. The staff are also qualified, trained, and professional in their conduct and work ethics. As an agency, Cultivar’s personalized service approach and passion for people set them apart from the competition.

BusyBeesAsia

Thank you so much for your assistance. You have been a great help in providing a relief to our operations. All the best in the future.

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Zac has been a great help in filling executive positions for my clients. He is able to fulfil the unusual requirements that we are asking for. Good job!

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I am grateful to Zad Wong who has acted professionally in arranging for interviews with potential employers when I was looking for a job. He has followed up with my queries about a vacancy so that I was able to prepare for the interview. Most importantly, he has presented my profile, qualification, experience and contributions to justify my last earned salary. I feel comfortable with him handling my recruitment needs. Thank you, Zad!

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Felicia did an excellent job and I feel that she’s intuitive, with what I’m looking for career wise. It was a smooth and pleasant experience chatting with her back and forth through text and phone calls. I appreciate the fact that she is very efficient, with information exchange and speedy responses. Thank you so much Felicia, I’m forever grateful

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We are very happy and pleased with the teacher placement in our school. The team at Cultivar, is experienced and able to understand our needs and priorities and work along side to help us get the right fit. Thank you!

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Thank you so much for Zac!! I'm really appreciate you found a great job for me, Zac not only help me look for a great job. He also build my confident before i went to interview with the boss, he is really an excellent recruiter. Other than that, Zac will follow up my situation even i had joined the company after one month. And he will help me to overcome a lot of my worries.

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I would like to thanks Zac for his help in solving my anger and frustration at my work place. He will make sure he talk to me and advice me how to tackle my problems. He is a very considerate and fast action recruiter I ever meet. He is polite and courteous to everyone . I am so fortunate to have meet him.

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Profectant has engaged with Cultivar Asia since 2020 and we are pleased with their staffing services performed. Both Zac & Felicia have always showed their professionalism and are very efficient in their services, it was indeed a pleasant experience engaging them.

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Cultivar Staffing & Search is a reputable staffing and recruitment agency that provides excellent services to both job seekers and employers. Cultivar Staffing & Search is known for its personalized approach to recruitment, and they strive to build long-term relationships with their clients. They also provide useful career advice to job seekers and ensure that they match their skills and experience with the right job opportunities. Overall, Cultivar Staffing & Search is a great choice for anyone looking for reliable and efficient staffing and recruitment services.

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(Cultivar Executive Search) has been a great help in filling executive positions for my clients. He has been able to fulfil the unusual requirements that we are asking for. Good job!

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I am grateful to your consultant who has acted professionally in arranging for interviews with potential employers when I was looking for a job. He has followed up with my queries about a vacancy so that I was able to prepare for the interview. Most importantly, he has presented my profile, qualification, experience and contributions to justify my last earned salary. I feel comfortable with him handling my recruitment needs. Thank you!

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Cultivar and team are fast to fulfill our search and manage to find good senior candidates for us in a very short period (of time). Cultivar can be entrusted to find good executives.

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Zac Ng is a great guy specializing in executives search and placement. He is not one that push potentials to the company, he will ensure the marriage work well between the company and the employee. Cultivar Executive Search has a good friendly and professional culture. I recommend them

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Great job! Frank had been patient with all the follow-ups. Many thanks for the effort.

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Fast replies, active and friendly consultant in assisting job search for people who are looking for a job ??

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Zac Ng is an expert in executive placement. He is good at managing both employer and prospective employee's expectation. He believes in Organisation-Fit and People-Fit which ensures employers to get the most suitable candidate and the candidate get into suitable environment and team.I have seen many Business Network International (BNI) members who engage Zac's service. They are happy customers who continue to engage his service for new positions. Zac is efficient and effective but won't rush just to close a deal. He cares about the organisation culture and employers' expectation, not only the job scope. He is highly recommended.

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Zac was a very helpful consultant in helping me to find a job that suits me. He was also very patient in attending to my needs from arranging job interviews that suit my timing and does close follow up to make sure that I am comfortable with the job offered or find out why the interview did not go well. Will recommend Zac to my friends who need a consultant to help them with their job search.

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Zac Ng was absolutely amazing from the first day we spoke. A very responsive recruiter who constantly follows up and ensures that I’m kept up to speed with any updates. He is a shining example of how recruiters should be - Genuine, detail-oriented, and builds lasting relationships. Truly appreciative of all his efforts and how he was instrumental in getting me in my current role. I would highly recommend him. Thanks again Zac!

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Zac was a pivotal part of me joining my new company. His detailed explanation more than covered what I needed to know and his follow-up was extremely efficient. His involvement in the initial hiring process paved the way for the remainder of the process, ensuring a smooth flow all the way to the signing of the letter. It was a pleasure.

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Professional, sincere and genuine - Zac is not just a recruiter but also your consultant who prioritises your well-being over a deal. He has a good understanding of the market demands and has strong connections across various industry that you can rely on. Highly recommended!

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We engaged Cultivar Consulting for a number of positions, and was pleasantly greeted with strong service orientation and timely response. They are not the fastest recruiter in terms of profiling speed, but the profiles are of very high quality. Thumbs up for your team!

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It was a tedious process to conduct recruitment on our own before engaging with Cultivar Consulting. They have understood my recruitment needs and assisted in filtering the right candidates for our interview. Cultivar came to understand my business process, provide professional advice on the long term recruitment strategy and search for the right/best candidates to match our organization's needs. They have definitely added value to my organization with all the time saved, and quality talent now working for my organization.

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Cultivar Consulting's consultant is pretty efficient, conducted good conversation and provided a lot of details to the needs for both [employer] and I. Really appreciate their good work and follow-up.

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Zac, without doubt the best consultant that I’ve met for my 10 years of career life. It was a great honour to have his help in securing my dream job and definitely I will recommend him to anyone needing recruitment guidance. Kudos Zac!

About Us

About Us

Why Us?

D-R-I-V-E

Dedication

Respect

Innovation

Vigor

Empathy

Meet The Team

Zac Ng

Merlyn Rui Xuan

Felicia Giovani

Lum Charmaine

Our History

Awards

Our Specialization

Engineering

Financial Services

IT & Technology

Accounting & Finance

Temporary & Contract Staffing

Logistics

Satisfied Clients

Cultivar Asia

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