Assemble are working with a well-regarded Property Asset Management firm on their search for a Commercial Property Manager on a 6-month fixed term contract. Highly autonomous in nature this role is responsible for the day-to-day management of their Wellington portfolio, reporting into the National Director and Head of Facilities Management based in Auckland. […]
Assemble are proud to be working with a leading research institute in the heart of Wellington on their search for a Facilities Manager. A highly autonomous role within their FM team, you would be assigned a property portfolio charged with ensuring all assets are maintained to a high standard. A great opportunity for a property […]
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 Legal Over a week has passed since the official lockdown and we are all settling into our new ways of […]
Every country in the world has its own collection of strange laws. New Zealand is no exception. Our country has a lot of weird laws you’d be surprised are still in effect in 2018. Some are new, some are old, but they do make you wonder how they were ever legislated in the first place. […]
Engineering & Design Auckland Port is potentially on the verge of being relocated and reclamation plans have been drawn up to move the ports to a new home, in the Manukau Harbour or the Firth of Tha… Read More Cobalt Recruitment New Zealand’s housing prices are outpacing almost every country and the strong growth of […]
Engineering & Design New Zealand is well on route to reaching the target of 90% renewable energy share by 2025. Compared to other countries around the world, we are a leader in renewables, but more … Read More Opinions & Insights The housing crisis in New Zealand is firing up voters ahead of the general […]
Construction Sustainability is a key concept in today’s construction industry, it’s perhaps best understood as a goal – something to reach. Through greater consideration of time, cost, durab… Read More Engineering & Design Few would know that a secret series of tunnels lie beneath the earth under Albert park.The tunnels were originally planned by Auckland […]
Cobalt Recruitment Every country in the world has its own collection of strange laws. New Zealand is no exception. Our country has a lot of weird laws you’d be surprised are still in effect in 201… Read More Career Advice Your first management job is a big step forward in your career. Being put in […]
Opinions & Insights Peter Mahon became the most famous judge in New Zealand when he accused Air New Zealand of an “orchestrated litany of lies”. His condemnation of the airline for the Erebus disas… Read More Recruitment Advice You’ve finally secured a meeting with that top client you’ve been chasing for weeks. You research the […]
Engineering & Design As dynamic processes, such as modular construction, sweep through New Zealand, it’s slightly less hard to imagine a built environment where there’s no such thing as wasted time,… Read More Engineering & Design Earthquakes have rocked New Zealand for centuries and no matter how well we prepare for them, we still find […]
Property & Real Estate Sharee Aitken, Property Recruiter for Cobalt shares advice and answers some key questions about Property Management careers in New Zealand. How do I get into Property Management… Read More Engineering & Design A future where people can enjoy a high quality of life is largely dependent on the state of our cities. […]
The latest news and insights from Cobalt and our network. Engineering & Design Great architects have come from all corners of the globe, spreading their distinct ideas, styles and techniques worldwide. Many of these buildings, like the Guggenheim Museum in… Read More News For such a small country, New Zealand certainly punches above its weight […]
Career Advice When joining a new organisation, it is beneficial to invest into your relationship with your manager. They will ultimately help you to develop your career so building a good rap… Read More Career Advice As a rule we do not find that functional CVs are as effective or well received by potential employers […]
Candidates Without the typical face-to-face interaction, showing your personality can be a challenge. Nowadays, many companies use video interviews to expedite the hiring process. In the d… Read More Opinions & Insights Due to the advancements of technology, certain jobs and careers will always need to be done by a human being but for others, […]