Paid job referrals. Personal introductions.
“Know anyone good?”
Put in a good word.
Recommend someone you rate for a role. If they’re hired, you get paid. Knowbull handles the fee conversation and payment.
Free to join. You keep 90% of your referral fee.
Hiring? How Knowbull works for employers
A good word, from someone who knows.
“I’d work with Steven again in a heartbeat. He kept our team steady when everything else was moving.”
For employers
Someone you trust knows your next hire.
Agree the fee before seeing candidate details. Pay only if you hire. No account needed.
Received an introduction?Here’s how it works
How it works
You make the connection.
We take it from there.
01 / Your part
Someone worth recommending.
Add the person, the role, your note and your fee. Knowbull sends their invitation.
02 / Their choice
Everyone knows where they stand.
The candidate opts in. The employer agrees the fee before seeing their details.
03 / A good outcome
They get hired. You get paid.
You trigger the payment request. Knowbull collects payment and handles your payout.
What it costs
Every dollar, accounted for.
An example with a $2,000 referral fee · NZD
- You receive
- $1,800
- 90% of the referral fee, paid to your bank.
- Knowbull’s share
- $200
- 10% for the introduction, follow-up and payment.
- The employer pays
- $2,059
- The agreed $2,000 fee plus 2.95% processing.
Payable only on hire. Payment is held for 30 days after the employer pays, before payout. Candidates pay nothing.
Your name is on the introduction
Keep the trust.
Leave the admin to us.
You know why this person would be right for the role. Your own words make the recommendation. Knowbull makes sure the fee, permissions and next steps are clear.
The candidate chooses.
They see the fee and decide whether to share their details. A no-thanks closes the referral.
The employer knows the arrangement.
They agree the fee before seeing a name. Interviews happen directly, on their own process.
You can see where it stands.
Invitations, replies and progress stay on the referral. Knowbull sends reminders and handles the payment request.
When do I get paid?
After the employer pays, the money is held for 30 days before your payout through Stripe. You keep 90% of the referral fee. You’ll need to connect your bank account before requesting payment.
What if the candidate says no?
They can decline from their invitation. Their details are not shared with the employer. The referral closes, and there is nothing to pay.
Does everyone know about the fee?
Yes. The candidate sees the referral fee in their invitation. The employer agrees to it before seeing the candidate’s details, and pays the fee plus 2.95% processing only if they hire.
How much should I ask for?
You choose the fee before making the introduction. As a starting point, consider $1,500–$5,000, depending on the role. The employer can decide whether to accept it before any candidate details are shared.
What if they don’t hire?
No hire means no fee. The employer records the outcome so you know where things stand.
Do I pay tax on referral fees?
Referral income is generally taxable. Check with your accountant about how to declare it in your situation.
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Have someone in mind?
Create your account now, or take a look at a sample referral first.