Industry News

Bringing a world of talent to Wellington in 2017!

On the lookout for experienced tech talent this year?  NZTech has collaborated with Workhere New Zealand, WREDA and Immigration New Zealand to attract senior experience tech talent to New Zealand.  LookSee Wellington is a world-first global talent attraction programme, offering top tech talent the ultimate career trip. In May, LookSee Wellington will bring 100 pre-screened … Continue reading "Bringing a world of talent to Wellington in 2017!"
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Technology at the heart of lifting govt services

Technology is at the heart of improving productivity of government services and the second annual NZTech Advance Government and Technology Summit in Wellington on February 28 will play a landmark role in helping New Zealand become a stronger digital nation, NZTech chief executive Graeme Muller says. The summit is a high-level event that will host … Continue reading "Technology at the heart of lifting govt services"
NZTech News

Tech Sector and GCIO Team commit to work together for a better NZ

At the December 2016 meeting between the leading tech sector representative groups; NZTech, NZRise, ITP and the team from the Department of Internal Affairs GCIO office, the focus was on how to make 2017 a year with a more purposeful interaction. The tech bodies have been meeting with GCIO regularly for the last two years, … Continue reading "Tech Sector and GCIO Team commit to work together for a better NZ"
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IBM MD steps down from NZTech board

Rob Lee, managing director of IBM New Zealand, has stepped down from the NZTech board after six years’ service. Lee chaired the governance committee and was responsible for leading the board on a journey of constant improvement including the development and actioning of an excellent diversity policy.
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Spatial tech helping in 7.8 quake response

New Zealand’s skills in advanced spatial technology and geographic intelligence has underpinned much of the response to last week’s 7.8 earthquake, NZTech chief executive Graeme Muller says. “When the earthquake hit the South Island last Monday morning, spatial experts across the tech sector and government were able to quickly assign four satellites over the area, … Continue reading "Spatial tech helping in 7.8 quake response"
NZTech News

The week in review with NZTech Chair Mitchell Pham

Last week was a vibrant week of FinTech activities.  Firstly, congratulations to Payments NZ for another successful Payments conference.  Along with the runners up, finalist and winner of the Fintech Innovation Award, very cool new businesses disrupting the payments sector in novel ways.  Congratulations also to SavvyKiwi for a successful inaugural Finnotec conference.  This event … Continue reading "The week in review with NZTech Chair Mitchell Pham"
NZTech News

Teenage refugee becomes chair of NZTech

Thirty one years after arriving in New Zealand as a 13 year old refugee from Vietnam, Mitchell Pham has been appointed the chair of NZTech. Pham takes over the governance reins at a crucial stage in New Zealand’s technology history, as the industry is accelerating at a phenomenal rate.