New Zealand’s housing prices are outpacing almost every country and the strong growth of our property market has been a hot topic of discussion worldwide. We have been warned that a housing bubble is only around the corner, but the luxury property market has broken records yet again this year, continually attracting overseas investors. Here […]

The road to achieving workplace equality between men and women in New Zealand, it seems, still has a long way to go. According to researchers at the Motu Institute, women who bring the same value to private firms in New Zealand as their male counterparts are paid 16% less on average. Globally, the pay gap […]

Engineering consultant, Tom Parawa recently had the fortune to attend a breakfast seminar held by Bernard Hickey, economic columnist for the NZ Herald. In this informative event titled The Trade me jobs presentation, Bernard shared great insights into the current state of the New Zealand Economy. Cobalt’s Tom Parawa details his key learnings and in […]

Sir Ian Charles Athfield was a figurehead in reshaping the face of Wellington, and other areas of New Zealand. Over the past 50 years, he has delivered a signature style, most evident in his complex residential designs, such as the Civic Square and the Wellington City Library. Athfield’s vision is imprinted on many buildings and […]

The housing crisis in New Zealand is firing up voters ahead of the general election on September 23rd. The issue of housing effects almost everyone, from homeless people to young families who face losing out due to the inflated prices. In the past decade, New Zealand’s house prices have risen by more than 50 percent. […]

First came machines and steam power, then came mass production and electricity. Soon, it was computers and automation. Now we’re looking at a general trend of vast amounts of data exchange, in which robots and computers will redefine every sector across the globe. It’s been dubbed Industry 4.0. What is Industry 4.0?  Industry 4.0 is […]

< Back to Specialism We are specialists in recruiting legal professionals at all levels, from newly qualified lawyers through to equity partners. Our team strategically partners with the law firms we work with to build high performing teams whether they are a large, medium or smaller law firms. We can also assist with succession planning […]

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 world, and smart alarm systems that feedback to your phone. For business and commerce, however, the implications for these interactive and interconnected technology changes – with internet-enabled devices, […]

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 […]

You’ve had an interview for the perfect role and now begins the anxious wait to hear back. Finally you receive the phone call or email you’ve been waiting for. The first thing said is ‘Thank you for meeting with us, unfortunately…’ and your disappointment sinks in. This wasn’t the feedback you were hoping for and […]

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Our team have put together an up to date market remuneration report for the property and construction sectors based on our interactions with the market over the past six months. We hope you find this both informative and useful for understanding where the market is currently positioned in respect to salary packages. ​ Cobalt Recruitment […]

No matter what you do or where you work – there’s always room to improve your efficiency. A cup of coffee may give you a short mental boost, but to reach peak efficiency levels, you need to implement longer-term strategies. You need to adopt the right mindset and have the proper tools in place to […]

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 […]