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We asked Sian Clements, one of our most experienced tech recruiters, what the most common questions are that tech jobseekers ask her, and for her honest advice. Here's what she had to say. Question 1: "The market has felt really tough. Am I doing somethin

New Zealand IT Job Market Update - September 2026 By Richard Vaughan, Managing Director, Younity September 2026: Momentum holds, despite global headwinds "We're seeing some interesting shifts in the IT job market in New Zealand, but overall, the momentum

We asked our South Island Delivery Manger Rachael Tobeck to share how the real costs of a wrong hire can play out for employers and her practical tips on how to get the best match for a role and team culture when you're hiring. If you've ever made a hirin

The NZ tech hiring landscape has shifted considerably over the past couple of years, and it hasn't been easy for anyone in the sector. Employers are navigating leaner budgets, candidates have faced a tougher search than many anticipated, and the market ha

During NZ TechWeek 2026, I sat down with someone who had over a decade of solid experience and couldn't get a callback. They weren't doing anything wrong, exactly. They just didn't have the right information. That story repeated itself more times than it

We want to be upfront with you: we've updated our Privacy Policy, effective from 1 May 2026. Whether you're a candidate, contractor, or client working with us, this update affects how we handle your personal information, so we wanted to take a moment to w

Over the past few months, we have started to see a shift in the New Zealand IT job market. After a long period of tight budgets and hesitant hiring, organisations are beginning to move again. Job ads are rising, conversations are changing, and new work is

After an extended downturn that tested the resilience of New Zealand's IT sector, the market is showing unmistakable signs of renewed momentum. In our latest IT Jobs Market Update our Managing Director, Richard Vaughan, reports a significant uplift in hir

The summer holidays are officially over, the office coffee machine is getting a workout again, and across New Zealand's tech sector, there's a palpable sense of renewed energy. As IT professionals settle back into their routines, 2026 is shaping up to be

Job Security Shift AI Paradox Brain Drain Work-Life Balance What Employees Want 2026 Outlook The results are in from our 2025 IT Industry Survey, and they paint a striking picture of a workforce caught between two forces: the rapid adoption of artificial