The information technology (IT) industry in New Zealand is booming and desperate for fresh talent. The number of jobs in the digital/IT field is expected to grow by up to 50% in the next 10 years. Tech is no longer the domain of the introverted maths genius. These days there are plenty of creative jobs …
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22 April 2016
2016 is already well on its way and as promised we have some of the results from the recent Job Seeker Survey that was done before Christmas.
24 February 2016
New Zealand employers’ intent to hire has reached a six-year high, with 92.5 percent planning to increase or maintain headcount in the first half of the year.
20 January 2016
JUDE BARBACK looks at two companies offering opportunities for new or potential employees to become savvy with their IT systems and infrastructure. Is the growing complexity and customisation of businesses’ technology increasing the need for work-based learning?
30 August 2015
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 mismatch that the tech sector is facing, …
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20 August 2015
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.
04 August 2015
Avondale College and HP New Zealand have announced a strategic partnership which will see them collaborate to transform Avondale College from a legacy-based education paradigm to a new, digitally-enabled, learning and innovation model.
07 July 2015
It’s that time of year when those thinking about studying in 2016 are busy exploring the options available at Universities and Training Institutions around New Zealand. Trying to juggle the balance between finding something that fuels the fire in their belly, but will still pay off and help land a great job at the end …
Continue reading "Technology Education – What helps secure the IT job you’re after?"
17 June 2015
The ICE Tech 360 programme has been supporting and developing graduates in all manner of exciting roles in the technology sector over the past year. We are pleased to announce that we are now opening this opportunity to include Part-Time opportunities!
15 June 2015