2024 has seen huge student engagement, a super-sized volunteer crew, and very low job numbers. We took a deep dive into the data for our first 100 placements this year, showing markedly different hiring trends for new tech talent.

Here are some avenues of funding available to support organisations hiring digital/tech interns in Aotearoa. Including government schemes: Callaghan Innovation R&D Experience Grants, TPK cadetships and MSD flexi-wage. Dunedin has it’s own JobsDun programme too.

Who would have thought 2023 would see a lower demand for interns than 2020? It’s a really rough time to be searching for an entry-level job in digital/technology in Aotearoa.

Here are some avenues of funding available to support organisations hiring digital/tech interns in Aotearoa. Including government schemes: Callaghan Innovation R&D Experience Grants, TPK cadetships and MSD flexi-wage. Dunedin has it’s own JobDun programme too.

We have amazing candidates for intern and grad roles, but you’re going to have to work harder to get their attention and get them through your hiring process. Here are our top tips for employers:

2022 has been challenging for students and for tertiary institutions in Aotearoa. Here are our insights into lower enrolments, lower engagement, and the challenges facing students and tertiary institutions in New Zealand.

In the world of graduate and intern recruitment, we are seeing lower engagement and areas where demand for candidates outstrips supply. However, that’s not the full story - it’s not all doom and gloom!

Highlights and takeaways from our panel event held as part of Techweek 2022 about attracting, supporting and growing junior talent.

Here are some best practice tips for writing a compelling organisation profile that will appeal to and engage potential graduates or interns, during recruitment seasons and all year round.