Engineering is a challenging, rewarding career, one that requires a huge amount of hard work, strict self discipline and, most of all, passion. Making it to the top, in whichever area you have chosen to specialise, takes time—but it is never too early to start laying the groundwork for your future success. Here, we are […]
Back Describe your area of expertise and experience? I have been with Cobalt recruitment for 3 years and I manage the Construction team which consists of Commercial and Client side Construction. We place white collars professionals into all levels of business, including Project Managers, Quantity Surveyors/Estimators, Building Surveyors, Site Managers, Design Managers and any other […]
< Back to Specialism Our experience in recruiting within the Legal Business Support space means that we have close working relationships with a wide range of law firms and legal in-house teams throughout New Zealand. Roles can range from Office Assistants, Receptionists, Legal Secretaries, Administrators, PA’s, Legal Executives, Trust Accountants through to Office Managers and […]
Heavy workloads, long hours and pressure to meet work targets can get the better of anyone, including you. Even when you’re passionate about your work, you can still burnout. When left unchecked, work stress can become a real issue and have a negative effect on our lives. It’s not always easy to avoid the tensions […]
Earthquakes have rocked New Zealand for centuries and no matter how well we prepare for them, we still find ourselves counting the costs. 2011’s Christchurch earthquake was one of New Zealand’s deadliest natural disasters, claiming 185 lives and destroying thousands of buildings, many of which held heritage status. We are dubbed the shaky isles for […]
Clients “How quickly can you find me someone?” – this is the question most often asked by clients when instructing us on a new mandate. The latest figures from Cobalt Recruitment can no… Read More Candidates No matter what you do or where you work – there’s always room to improve your efficiency. A cup […]
Opinions & Insights The Internet of Things (IoT) is fast becoming a regular of consumer headlines. Fridges ordering their own supplies, consumers controlling home heating wherever they are in the w… Read More Opinions & Insights With more and more people leaving rural areas and migrating to the city, the demand on resources in our […]
Construction Working from home may seem like a dream for many people. That is until you’ve had to do it yourself in an extended period of self-isolation. Your mind can wander without having… Read More Construction Our team have put together an up to date market remuneration report for the property and construction sectors based […]
Few would know that a secret series of tunnels lie beneath the earth under Albert park. The tunnels were originally planned by Auckland City council and began construction in 1941 during World War 2 with the purpose of providing shelter from any possible air raid attacks. Engineer James Tyler designed the tunnels and structure. Once […]
Before 1867, settlers had two options when transporting themselves between Lyttelton and Christchurch. They either had to embark on a perilous scramble over the volcanic Port Hills or take a ship across the Sumner Bar. This was a massive inconvenience to travellers and early settlers soon began thinking of ways to solve it. There […]
Current Modern Slavery Act 2015 Statement As part of our Equal Opportunities Policy and Procedure, Cobalt strives to understand all potential modern slavery risks related to the business. Cobalt recognises that it has a responsibility to take a robust approach to slavery and human trafficking and is absolutely committed to preventing slavery and human trafficking […]
Construction Working from home may seem like a dream for many people. That is until you’ve had to do it yourself in an extended period of self-isolation. Your mind can wander without having… Read More Construction Our team have put together an up to date market remuneration report for the property and construction sectors based […]
Career Advice If you are looking to advance to the next stage of your career, but you feel you need to brush up on your interview skills, then the following A-Z guide may help. Here we outli… Read More Career Advice Interviews are an important part of the recruitment process. Ample preparation is paramount and […]
< Back to Specialism Using our strong industry relationships and market knowledge, we are able to assist clients and candidates with a genuine and personalised service to find the very best talent and opportunities in the market. We are a trusted partner for small to large consultancies and developers across Project Management, Quantity Surveying and […]