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Why we need more ‘shovel-ready’ projects
Jobs

Why we need more ‘shovel-ready’ projects

Civil contractors say the Government must back already designed transport works quickly to protect jobs as big projects finish.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Dec 2019
Forget disruption, you should be worrying about our lack of tech
Jobs

Forget disruption, you should be worrying about our lack of tech

According to the new report, 'New Zealand, technology and productivity', it isn't that New Zealand has too much technology it's that we don't have enough.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2019
Why industries need to lead the wellbeing charge
Manufacturing

Why industries need to lead the wellbeing charge

Government procurement may soon favour firms able to prove their contribution to wellbeing, putting traditional industries under pressure to adapt.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Sun, 21st Jul 2019
Are cryptocurrencies the way of the future?
Digital Transformation

Are cryptocurrencies the way of the future?

A Law Foundation-backed report says faster regulation could help New Zealand avoid missing out on blockchain jobs, trade and tax benefits.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Sat, 6th Oct 2018
Gisborne port to invest in region’s economic growth
Supply Chain

Gisborne port to invest in region’s economic growth

Forestry-driven log volumes are set to outgrow current capacity, prompting Eastland Port to seek consent for a twin-berth expansion.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Jun 2017

Global Stories

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Job ads are down and salaries are up - SEEK
Power / Energy

Job ads are down and salaries are up - SEEK

Australia's job advertisements fell by 6.5% in May, according to SEEK, but average salaries rose by 3.4%, with Tasmania and WA leading wage growth.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Jun 2019
Are you all set to ride the new wave of technology disruption?
Digital Transformation

Are you all set to ride the new wave of technology disruption?

As digital disruption accelerates, IT professionals must stay agile, adapting to new skills such as MongoDB and Redis to future-proof their careers.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 20th May 2019
DXC Red Rock looking for NZ analytics leadership after M-Power acquisition
Data Analytics

DXC Red Rock looking for NZ analytics leadership after M-Power acquisition

The company says the opportunity to employ an 'experienced consulting leader' has come about as a result of the M-Power acquisition.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Tue, 22nd May 2018
Tech Data announces new CEO as Robert Dutkowski steps down
Jobs

Tech Data announces new CEO as Robert Dutkowski steps down

Ex-IBM channel veteran Richard T. Hume will fill the position of CEO, after serving 2 years as Tech Data's executive vice president.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Apr 2018
Hitachi Vantara ANZ channels leader exits as the company prepares for partner program changes
Storage

Hitachi Vantara ANZ channels leader exits as the company prepares for partner program changes

The company says it regrets that the business changes they have made impacted Teagues position, who left at the end of March.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Apr 2018
The robot-CFO is soon to be a reality - is your career AI-proof?
IT Automation

The robot-CFO is soon to be a reality - is your career AI-proof?

With more and more white collar jobs falling into the 'could be done by software' category, should CFO's AI-proof their careers?.

By Jeff Arnold • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd Apr 2018
Is AI actually the scary monster under the bed?
Artificial Intelligence

Is AI actually the scary monster under the bed?

AI was once feared by all, but it is now giving us the ability to do certain things more efficiently than ever before.

By Kriti Sharma • 5 min read • Fri, 9th Feb 2018
Chatbots and AI are the future of your job
Unified Communications

Chatbots and AI are the future of your job

AI and chatbots to revolutionise the workplace, with Hays predicting a surge in digital assistance across jobs.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Mon, 6th Nov 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Jobs stories

NBN CEO Bill Morrow to step down before the end of the year
Unified Communications

NBN CEO Bill Morrow to step down before the end of the year

NBN CEO Bill Morrow will step down by year-end after leading the organisation for nearly five years, saying it's the right time to move on.

By Patrick Martlew • 7 min read • Wed, 4th Apr 2018
Government to introduce 457 visa replacement program to lure tech talent
Jobs

Government to introduce 457 visa replacement program to lure tech talent

The new scheme will be aimed at both businesses with over $4 million annual turnover as well as technology-based and STEM-related start-ups.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Mon, 19th Mar 2018
Demand for tech skills intensifies across Australia
Jobs

Demand for tech skills intensifies across Australia

Job advertisement numbers in Australia are on the rise, with the strongest growth in mining and engineering, according to data from Seek.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Fri, 16th Feb 2018
47% of Aussie IT employees will look for new work in 2018
Jobs

47% of Aussie IT employees will look for new work in 2018

Nearly half of Australian IT employees plan to seek new jobs in 2018, as Clicks IT Recruitment's survey reveals high confidence in the sector's job market.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 15th Nov 2017