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Reports, guides and honest takes on the NZ job market. Made by humans who actually do this for a living.
guideA practical guide to independent contracting in NZ, covering how contractor agreements work, what tax and ACC obligations sit with you, how leave and timesheets differ from permanent work, and why contracting suits some people better.
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guideRisk and compliance has gone from something the finance team absorbed on top of everything else to a profession with its own career path, and it happened fast. Our guide covers how the New Zealand market got here, how organisations structure these teams, the key areas and regulators, and what it takes to build a career in the field.
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guideA practical guide for candidates in a crowded job market: where to focus your applications, how to check your expectations, and where demand still exists.
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guideA practical guide for candidates on getting past AI screening tools, covering how to mirror the language in a job ad, format a CV that parses cleanly, and put your strongest evidence where the system will actually read it.
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21.5 percent of people out of work have been looking for more than a year. Here's how to talk about a gap so hiring managers can see what you still bring.
Casual employees are up 19.5 percent on a year ago and fixed-term roles are up 18.9 percent. If you need someone permanent, say so clearly from the start.
Stats NZ's latest figures show some of the biggest jobs growth among people aged 35 to 49, 55 to 59 and over 65. Here's how to make your experience count for you.
Office attendance has hit 3.6 days a week and most employers now set firm hybrid rules. Here's how to be upfront about yours when hiring, without losing good people.
Christmas is close and the workload isn't slowing down. We have experienced contractors across Accounting, Finance, Business Support, IT and Risk & Compliance who can step in quickly and give your team some breathing room.
Since February, new employees on $200,000 or more have no unjustified dismissal protection unless they opt back in. Here's what senior candidates should check before signing.