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Career Planning Tips for Engineering & Trades Professionals
A new year brings new opportunities, but in engineering and trades, the people…
2026 Industry Outlook: What Engineering, Trades, Civil, Oil & Gas Employers Need to Know
As 2026 gets underway, momentum is building across New Zealand’s engineering, trades, civil…
Season’s Greetings from Techtrade Recruitment 🎄
As the holiday season approaches, we’d like to take a moment to wish…
Stay In-Demand This December: What NZ Employers Really Want From Trades & Engineering Talent in 2026
Quick Summary NZ employers want reliability, attitude, safety compliance, and adaptability. Skills shortages…
How to Start 2026 Strong: Workforce Planning Tips for Engineering, Trades and Oil & Gas Employers
Why Is End-of-Year Workforce Planning Critical for Engineering & Trades Teams? Short answer:Because…
Finish the Year Strong: Career Growth & Goal Setting for 2026 (Trades & Engineering Edition)
As the year winds down, most people hit cruise mode, but the smartest…
The Hidden Costs of a Bad Hire in Engineering & Trades (and How to Avoid Them)
When your project deadlines are tight and productivity targets are high, the last…
New Oil & Gas Opportunities in NZ: What It Means for Skilled Trades and Engineers
The government has reopened oil and gas exploration across New Zealand for the…
Oil & Gas Exploration Reopens in NZ: What It Means for Trade & Engineering Businesses
The New Zealand Government has officially reopened oil and gas exploration nationwide, ending…