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Addressing the Shortage of Ministerial and Poli...

The frank and fearless public servant is a critical role in New Zealand’s government system, but recently we’ve seen a shortage of qualified, experienced Advisors, which is leaving gaps in teams ar...

Successful Interviewing as a Senior Candidate

Throughout my career as a recruiter, I’ve seen many senior-level professionals who impress employers with their skills and experience on paper but somehow struggle to carry this through to the inte...

Will Immigration Become a Barrier to Growth for...

With net migration exceeding 71,000 in the year to date, newly sworn in Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has said she expects those numbers to be cut by 20,000 to 30,000 per annum.What is yet to be se...

Mid-life Career Crisis or Rejuvenation?

I often speak to people who have progressed along their career path and eventually found that the challenge or goals that once excited them, have changed dramatically or disappeared entirely. So, w...

Being on the Other Side

If you think back to previous roles that you’ve had have any of them come in handy for your current role? This is what I was reflecting on the other day. I realised that my previous role as a Polic...