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The Rise of Non-Financial Risk – Why Talent Is Critical to Banking’s Future
In today’s increasingly complex financial environment, New Zealand and Australian banks are facing a pivotal shift. With regulatory expectations climbing and organisational maturity under the spotlight, financial institutions must plan, maintain, and implement...
Be Part of the 2025 Salary Guide Survey for the Legal Profession
Real Insights. Market-Relevant Data. Your Voice Shapes the Result. At Tyler Wren, we’re building our most focused salary guide survey yet, centred exclusively on Australia and New Zealand’s private practice legal market. Whether you’re a junior solicitor, senior...
The Pros and Cons of Working in a Full Service Firm vs Small Firm in New Zealand
In New Zealand's legal industry, the question of whether to join a full service or specialist firm often arises at key career junctions. You’ll likely face this decision after admission, during post-review season, or when reassessing your long-term goals. Both...
Regulatory Uplift in Financial Crime: Where New Zealand and Australia Stand in the AML Evolution
Intro Financial crime is firmly under the microscope. Across New Zealand and Australia, regulatory bodies are doubling down on anti-money laundering (AML) compliance, driving significant changes in how financial institutions operate, supervise, and respond. If you're...
Why Passive Candidates Often Land the Best Roles
You don’t need to be actively job hunting to start exploring what else is out there. In fact, some of the best career moves I’ve seen started with a casual, “I’m not really looking, but…” conversation. As a recruiter who speaks with public practice accountants daily,...
Legal Executives in New Zealand: A Highly Sought-After Skill Set – A career path on the rise
Let’s talk about legal executives in New Zealand. This is a career path that’s quietly powering along and picking up serious momentum, especially as the property market starts to hum again. Around Auckland’s busy suburbs from Howick to Henderson, Botany to the North...
Future-Proofing the Insurance Industry: The Role of Strategic Hiring in Succession Planning
Succession planning in insurance is no longer a nice-to-have. It’s essential. With a growing portion of the workforce nearing retirement, insurers and brokerages must ask themselves: who is ready to step into leadership? From a recruitment perspective, we see the...
Homeward Bound: Why More Aussie and Kiwi Lawyers Are Returning From London in 2025
For decades, London has been a rite of passage for Australian and New Zealand lawyers seeking international experience, top-tier work, and a change of scenery. But in 2025, the tide is noticeably turning. A growing number of Antipodean lawyers are swapping the grey...
Legal Secretaries in Australia
Thinking of Moving? What Legal Secretaries Should Know About Jobs in Australia Legal secretaries across New Zealand are eyeing up roles in Australia. And with good reason. The demand for experienced legal support is rising. Salaries are climbing. Firms are offering...
From Burnout to Balance: The Cultural Shift in some New Zealand Law Firms
Five years ago, the legal world looked very different. Office lights stayed on late into the night 🌙. Lawyers worked long hours, chasing billables, meeting client expectations, and climbing the ranks in a competitive space. Junior solicitors often felt the pressure to...
Why the Right Financial Crime Consultant Matters Now More Than Ever
As a recruiter who works closely with both consulting firms and senior professionals in the financial crime and risk space, I’ve seen first-hand how the compliance landscape in New Zealand has shifted and what that means for businesses and talent alike. Whether you're...
Navigating Counter Offers: Key Considerations
Receiving a counter offer can be both flattering and challenging. It’s a moment that prompts important reflection - why does your employer suddenly want to keep you, and what does it mean for your long-term career? While counter offers can seem like a genuine show of...