IT Job Ads Are Up. So Is the Competition.
Over the past few months, we have started to see a shift in the New Zealand IT job market. After a long period of tight budgets and hesitant hiring, organisations are beginning to move again. Job ads are rising, conversations are changing, and new work is starting to come through. From our vantage point, working […]
NZ IT Job Market Update: March 2026
In our latest IT Jobs Market Update our MD, Richard Vaughan, reports a significant uplift in hiring activity with one striking statistic capturing the shift: in January 2026 our open IT roles were up 80% in a year-on-year comparison to 2025.
In this review we touch on growth areas in tech jobs, hiring trends and the impact of migration and AI on our NZ IT job market.
NZ’s IT Market Shows Promise as Professionals Return to Work
We take a quick look at what has been happening so far in 2026, the overall sentiment in the job market and the trends you should pay attention to as we head into the new year.
The AI Paradox: NZ Tech Workers Adopt AI While Fearing Replacement
Our 2025 Younity IT Industry Temperature Check survey of over 1,000 tech professionals reveals a major shift: job security is now the top source of stress. While fewer are eyeing the exit, the industry stands at a crossroads, grappling with the promises and threats of AI.
The future of tech talent in New Zealand
Our New Zealand tech sector is a huge driver of growth for our economy, and it’s imperative that we nurture and grow our future tech professionals workforce.
We take a look at the impact of internships, graduate programmes and mentorships on growing a skilled next generation of Kiwi techs.
Three effective biohacks for stress management
How do you stay sharp when the pressure is mounting and your inbox is overflowing?
We asked neuroscience coach Sally Duxfield what her top three non-negotiable biohacks are for when stress and overwhelm hit and you need to keep your head in the game.