So far 2016 has seen the Engineering team out and about meeting with clients and comparing notes on what consultancies think 2016 will bring. The message has been very consistent; baring a major world event, 2016 will be a continuation of the buoyant market we enjoyed throughout 2015. The key areas of strain for clients […]

Auckland Office+64 9 303 9093 Cobalt Recruitment Bojana Hynes, Architect at The Buchan Group shares her insight and advice in a short Q&A with Nelsha Du Plessis at Cobalt Recruitment. 1. How did it come about that you chose a career in Architecture? From a very young age, I loved building structures from coloured wooden blocks, […]

Cobalt Recruitment recently joined forces with Architecture + Women NZ and last month, Cobalt attended the Auckland Architecture Week as a sponsor of the W+A NZ group. It was a fun filled evening, where Architecture + Women NZ launched their fourth book in three years, provided the Wiki Lounge – where you could find out […]

Auckland Office+64 9 303 9093 Cobalt Recruitment Chandler Morehardt from Cobalt Recruitment presented to IPENZ Engineers at their recent Engenerate event in Christchurch. He shed some light on to the recruitment industry and covered off a number of topics including: Insight into the recruitment industry The value of using a recruiter What makes a good […]

Auckland Office+64 9 303 9093 Cobalt Recruitment There are interesting forces at play in the Engineering market in Auckland. In a skyline littered with tower cranes, one of the major obstacles that stands in the way of the city’s ambitious growth plans is a lack of talent, especially at the crucial intermediate engineer level. The […]

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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 rapport is wise. Below are a few pointers on how to go about this: 1. Have an open mind The style of manager you have experienced […]

While the demand for architects slowed down during the economic recession, this has now dramatically shifted to surging demand for architectural skills. The two biggest industry drivers at the moment are the continuing population growth in Auckland, and the after-effects of the earthquakes in Christchurch and the surrounding Canterbury region. Combined with the ongoing activity in Auckland, employers are predicting ‘strong growth’ […]

The construction industry in New Zealand is continuing to ride the success of the local economy with noticeable increases in commercial construction activity in Q1 of 2015. The growth in the construction industry is not only driven by Auckland and Christchurch but a number of the smaller regions along with Wellington, which has put further strain on an already […]

“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 now answer this: 29 days. This is the figure on a global basis, from the point of being instructed on a role to making […]

Cobalt, a leading international search and recruitment provider to the property, construction & engineering sectors today announces the expansion of its New Zealand offering with a new Business Support division. The team will operate from Auckland and will deliver search and recruitment services for clients across both private and public sectors including local government bodies, […]

Auckland Office+64 9 303 9093 Cobalt Recruitment The New Zealand property, construction and infrastructure sector is currently on the up. With new foreign investment and the confidence in the market at in all time high, New Zealand has a number of new instructions from top tier and boutique cost and project consultancies and contractor firms […]

Auckland Office+64 9 303 9093 Cobalt Recruitment Cobalt’s first German office opened in Berlin in 2008 focusing on General Practice on a national basis. Due to significant demand from clients and candidates the German business broadened in sector, covering Finance/Accounting, Banking and Technical in the Real Estate industry; and region with Dusseldorf opening its doors […]

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