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Wellington IT skills drought continues
Software Development

Wellington IT skills drought continues

Absolute IT says IT professionals are in 'hot demand' in Wellington and have released a statement encoraging those with IT skills to head to the city.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2015
Video links students to the workforce, says expert
EduTech

Video links students to the workforce, says expert

Video conferencing paves the way for students into the digital workforce, Marci Powell explains, highlighting a shift in education standards.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2014
Digital media skills essential for 21st century workforce
EduTech

Digital media skills essential for 21st century workforce

Study shows 68% of educators deem digital media skills vital for the 21st-century workforce in NZ and Australia, Adobe reports.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2014
Don't leave town before you've seen the booming ICT market
Information Communication & Technology

Don't leave town before you've seen the booming ICT market

The ICT sector is thriving with 75% of employers planning to hire, driven by new projects. Pay rises are on the horizon as industry confidence grows.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2014
Top 25 hottest skills in 2013
LinkedIn

Top 25 hottest skills in 2013

LinkedIn has revealed the top 25 skills that got people hired in 2013, with social media marketing coming in at number one.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 30th Dec 2013
Wynyard hikes 2013 capital spending by up to 63%
Software-as-a-Service

Wynyard hikes 2013 capital spending by up to 63%

Wynyard Group ramps up 2013 capital spending by up to 63%, bringing forward staff recruitment and setting new expenditure targets to drive sales growth.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2013
Rates to benefits shift for ICT contractors
DevOps

Rates to benefits shift for ICT contractors

The latest SkillsMatch report reveals a shift in focus from rates to benefits for ICT contractors, with shorter contracts now prevailing in the industry.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd Apr 2013
Christchurch rebuild spurs ICT recruitment drive
Information Communication & Technology

Christchurch rebuild spurs ICT recruitment drive

Confidence continues to grow in the Christchurch ICT Industry, with new projects bolstering recruitment activity for 2013.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Mar 2013
Free cloud event heads to Auckland
Microsoft

Free cloud event heads to Auckland

Forget the well-trodden path of technology implications, it's time to consider the full extent of cloud computing on business.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 18th Oct 2012
A united nation of technologists
Recruitment

A united nation of technologists

New Zealand's ICT talent gap grows as schools underplay tech careers, prompting recruiters to scout for international talent.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Jun 2012

Stories from Other Regions

Recruitment stories

Weirdly: First stop New Zealand, next stop the world
Cloud Services

Weirdly: First stop New Zealand, next stop the world

Weirdly, a cutting-edge recruitment platform focusing on cultural fit and core values, launches officially after rapid growth, eyeing global expansion.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Tue, 10th Feb 2015
Weirdly is helping recruiters find their own brand of weird
Apps

Weirdly is helping recruiters find their own brand of weird

Weirdly is a Kiwi recruitment app that aims to help employers find the person who is the right fit and make the employment process easier.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Dec 2014
Kiwi startup company takes the hassle out of headhunting
Recruitment

Kiwi startup company takes the hassle out of headhunting

NZ's Snaffle revolutionises job matching, pairing employers with ideal candidates, slashing recruitment stress and time, say creators.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2014
Spotlight searches for New Zealand IT talent
Recruitment

Spotlight searches for New Zealand IT talent

The best and brightest IT talent in New Zealand have the opportunity to engage with global software industry innovator Atlassian.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 28th Mar 2014
New fund to help meet need for homegrown tech talent
Fintech

New fund to help meet need for homegrown tech talent

A new tuition fund to train software developers has been launched to help address the critical shortage of IT talent in New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Feb 2014
Telecom CFO resigns
Chorus

Telecom CFO resigns

After 11 years at Telecom, CFO Nick Olson resigns to join Fletcher Building; the company will start recruiting a successor in the New Year.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 21st Dec 2012
How much is your job worth?
Data Analytics

How much is your job worth?

Recruiter's annual salary summary shows which IT workers should be requesting raises, and which should be happy with what they've got.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 14th May 2012