As a business we are navigating the Covid-19 crisis alongside you, balancing the need to flex to the many impacts of the crisis on us all, whilst looking to the future and how we can prepare for recovery. “Despite the current challenges that we are all facing, we are continuing to look to the future […]
From the 1960s, Sir Miles Warren along with many of his contemporaries drove the modernist architectural style in a brutalist direction. Known for his structural expressiveness and truth-to-materials, he introduced New Brutalism to New Zealand, one of the most polarising styles of architecture. He has designed and championed numerous iconic buildings, including the Clarendon Tower […]
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 and is a degree essential? What are some common pathways into Property Management? A qualification in property is a prerequisite for many New Zealand employers in the property […]
One of the biggest obstacles to landing a job is being able to confidently represent yourself, your skills and experience in a job interview. Cobalt’s Principal Legal Consultant, Anand Ranchhod, gives a rundown on key essentials to equip you for all aspects of an interview. How would you recommend candidates best prepare for a legal […]
< Back to Specialism We recruit the people who bring projects to life through creative ideas and design blueprints, from skilled engineers, to those in associated professional services. Our team boasts highly knowledgeable consultants who hire candidates of all levels, helping to fill both permanent and contracted positions in some of New Zealand’s leading multidisciplinary […]
We have a long, successful history of recruiting for the global real estate and property sector. Using this experience, we work closely with client-side and consultancy-side property businesses to find the experts they need to thrive, from newly-chartered candidates to Managing Directors.
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, Lego and even cushions. Creating spaces, town or […]
The statistics are staggering. 100 billion litres of water are lost every year due to leaks and wastage. Pipes being used to transport water can be up to 135 years old. The average usage (plus leakage) of water is 259 litres per person a day; Masterton even comes in at more than twice that – […]
As a rule we do not find that functional CVs are as effective or well received by potential employers as well written chronological CVs that have functional elements built into them. In fact we would go as far as to say that we generally advise those with functional CVs to change the format. Whilst the […]
Your first management job is a big step forward in your career. Being put in a position to manage others is a great achievement, but it can be a lot of pressure. Management is not easy and requires key skills, such as communication and motivating. As the boss, you’re responsible for leading your team to […]
< Back to Specialism The Risk and Compliance fields are rapidly evolving to keep up with growing economies and exponentially increasing technology solutions. We understand how crucial it for a business to manage Risk and implement a Compliance framework that is not only mandatory, but can be used as a competitive advantage to those businesses […]
< Back to Relocate to New Zealand If you have decided that New Zealand is a place you’d like to emigrate to, the next step is finding out if you qualify to work in New Zealand. There are many visa options available that you can apply for. However, each visa has their own criteria so […]
< Back to Specialism Operating at a local and regional level we partner with a truly diverse range of organisations involved in all aspects of the infrastructure development lifecycle. This includes Investors, Advisors, Local and Central Government organisations, Project Management Consultancies and Main Contractors involved in the Rail, Roading, Water, Land Development, Energy and Social […]
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 outline tips that can help you land that next great role. Achievements One of the best ways to make an impression […]