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Advancing Women to provide needed tech sector skills

NZTech has prepared a briefing paper to provide an overview of the many skills and talent development initiatives currently available within the New Zealand technology sector ecosystem with a focus on increasing the number of women in the sector. Given the scale of the skills shortage, or skills mi

August 20, 2015

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Discussing topics of importance to SME tech companies

Join us in Auckland or Wellington for a coffee roundtable discussion with Minister Foss, to discuss topics of relevance to small tech companies. Hon Craig Foss is currently Minister of Small Business, Statistics, Veterans’ Affairs and Associate Minister of Immigration and Transport. Minister F

August 19, 2015

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Tech Industry Associations meeting with TPP negotiators

TPP Intellectual Property and Tech/Internet issues Report from a meeting with TPP negotiators Based on what we have seen from leaked texts, all major tech sector representative bodies were concerned about the TPP process. We were also concerned about the content of parts of the agreement, particular

August 18, 2015

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How do New Zealand's Hi-Tech firms really stack up?

Concentrate and Swaytech open annual sales and marketing survey for the hi-tech sector, supported by Deloitte and Hudson Gavin Martin The annual Market Measures study that benchmarks the effectiveness of the sales and marketing activities of New Zealand’s hi-tech sector opens for the seventh ti

August 12, 2015

Industry News

Six NZ finalists in global tech awards

Six New Zealand companies have been selected as finalists in this year’s World Summit Awards for creativity and innovation in ICT, and have been acknowledged by Communications Minister Amy Adams. The awards are a global showcase of 40 projects, across eight categories, with a special emphasis on

August 4, 2015

Industry News

Digital revolution provides further impetus for IT jobs creation in New Zealand

As the digital revolution continues in New Zealand an increasing number of organisations are offering - or want to offer - services through various digital channels, says recruiting experts Hays. Data Scientists, Automation Testers and Information Architects are among the roles topping the Hays Q

August 4, 2015

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NZTech News

NZTech AGM Strategy Update

NZTech announced healthy financials and a growing membership base (30 new members in the past 6 months) at the 2015 Annual General Meeting on July 23rd in Auckland. With 80 members in attendance the AGM included the announcement of new Board members, recognition of long serving members, an update

July 27, 2015

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NZTech new Board Director appointments strengthen board diversity

The New Zealand Technology Industry Association (NZTech), the voice of the New Zealand tech sector, appoints new Board Directors from across the tech ecosystem. NZTech has a new board, including senior government sector members following its 6th Annual General Meeting in Auckland last night. New

July 24, 2015

Industry News

Using immigration to attract tech talent

NZTech is running a series of events focused on recruiting from offshore. A beginner’s guide to attracting global talent In this free seminar the team from Immigration New Zealand will outline the things to consider before recruiting from offshore, the visa options available to your candidates,

July 23, 2015

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