by Emily de Rooy | Jan 29, 2026 | Accountancy, Audit, Australia, CA jobs, Career Goals, Careers in Australia, Jobs, Looking For Work, New Zealand
As a new year begins, it’s easy to think in broad resolutions like wanting a better job or hoping to grow professionally. However, this time of year is also a great opportunity to pause, reflect, and think more intentionally about where your career is heading....
by Gary Bloxham | Jan 14, 2026 | Banking, Career Goals, Careers in Australia, Commercial Insurance Broker, Emotional Intelligence, FInancial Services, Insurance, Jobs, Kiwi Returners, People, Recruitment, Risk & Compliance, Risk and Compliance, Workplace Culture
Lately I’ve been doing some personal research into the psychology behind how we make hiring decisions. It started as curiosity, wanting to understand why some candidates just feel right and others don’t, but the deeper I go, the more I realise how much our instincts...
by Gary Bloxham | Dec 1, 2025 | Banking, Career Goals, FInancial Services, Insurance, Jobs, Looking For Work, New Zealand, People, Risk & Compliance, Risk and Compliance, Salary Guides, Work From Home, Workplace Culture
“I’ll do three days in the office, two at home” – sounds familiar, right? Here in Aotearoa, the hybrid-working debate is well and truly in motion. Employers are juggling how to design, supervise, and maintain hybrid models. Meanwhile, good talent—especially...
by Emily de Rooy | Nov 25, 2025 | Accountancy, Audit, Australia, CA jobs, Careers in Australia, Jobs, Kiwi Returners, New Zealand, Recruitment
As 2025 ends, I’ve reflected on hundreds of conversations with accountants across New Zealand. From juniors starting their careers to senior leaders shaping teams, one message is clear. Accountants are no longer just chasing jobs. They want a role that fits their...
by Liam Nuttall | Oct 22, 2025 | Australia, Banking, Commercial Insurance Broker, FInancial Services, Insurance, Jobs, New Zealand, Recruitment, Regional New Zealand
As 2025 winds down, many insurance professionals are reflecting on their careers. They consider growth, work satisfaction, and new challenges. For those looking to move, waiting until January can delay progress. Acting now gives a head start and sets the tone for a...
by Ben Holloway | Sep 19, 2025 | Jobs, Legal, Legal Jobs, Looking For Work
From scepticism to acceptance When platforms like ChatGPT first appeared, many dismissed them as shortcuts for lazy workers. Using AI in the workplace was frowned upon because it looked like cutting corners. But in a short space of time, perceptions have...
