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Have you been made redundant as a result of Covid?

17/11/2020

The Queenstown Chamber of Commerce, with the support of Westpac NZ, are offering free, individual, memberships to businesspeople who have been made redundant due to Covid-19. The free, 12-month membership, called WeAreCommunity, is aimed at managers, team leaders and supervisors who are committed to remaining in Queenstown and who would like to stay connected to the business community. Members are able to take advantage of attending the...

Are you on a Visa, or have staff on a Visa?

17/11/2020

Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) is hosting a free Migrant Connect session for anyone interested in knowing more about working in the Queenstown Lakes district. Migrant Connect runs from 5.30 pm to 7.30 pm on Thursday 26 November in the Supper Room at the Queenstown Memorial Centre. Those attending will learn more about employment rights and responsibilities, employer responsibilities, how to deal with problems in the workplace and a...

The Central Lakes Jobs Fair

17/11/2020

Need staff or need a job? Get along to the Central Lakes Jobs Fair, Thurs 26th November, at the Memorial Centre. Many local businesses are reporting staff shortages leading into the busy summer season. To help match job-seekers to employers directly, Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) will be hosting a Jobs Fair in Queenstown. This will be similar to the recent ‘Jobbortunities’ event, but with a larger...

The Recruitment Process - Finding the Best People for the Job

28/01/2020

Building a strong shortlist is a critical step in the recruitment process - it will save you money in the long run and help you to find the best candidate for your vacancy. Here are some simple steps you can take to help you get the process right... So, you've written your job advert, adjusted the job description, and advertised the role across your network ( ...as well as placing an Ad in the Lakes Weekly Bulletin, of...

Work Visa Changes

27/01/2020

The Government has provided further information on the new three stage work visa application process, which will likely come into effect on 2021 as a phased approach. The actual details of what each check will involve, and the cost of this three-stage process is still unknown, but we summarise the check requirements. Stage 1- Employer Check Stage 2 – Job Check Stage 3 – Worker Check For more...

Leadership Development Workshop

27/01/2020

Leadership Development Workshop with In-House Mentoring Session Hospitality businesses face a number of challenges to operate efficiently and achieve competitive advantage. One of the most important elements that contribute to team success is the leadership delivered in a business. We're traveling around the country to host full day Leadership Development Workshops near you. These workshops are focused on developing...

Open roles spiked in December but overall 2019 was an average year!

27/01/2020

Open roles spiked in December but overall 2019 was an average year! Summary The jobs market was particularly competitive for the first three weeks of December before slowing in the lead into Christmas. Unusually December was up 8% on November this year whereas traditionally December is slower and the first month of the shoulder season. The Construction sector was a big mover, driving the market higher as several...

Seven Top tips to writing a really good job ad

17/10/2019

Seven Top tips to writing a really good job ad Use an outstanding job title. This is the most important part of your job ad. When you write your title, include the name of the position and the top one to three things that will make the job attractive to an applicant. Add an emotive introduction. This is one paragraph that gives three to five details applicants will find most exciting about the...

Apply innovation and fresh thinking to your business today!

17/10/2019

Only three weeks until the Vodafone Queenstown Chamber Innovation Summit 2019. If your business is looking to innovate - whether you are new or established, then this is the event for you! This exceptional line up of national and local business leaders will share their inspiration, innovation insights and business tips in an entertaining format. Taste of the Speakers: Hamish Carter, Olympic Gold Medalist...

Employer Benefits Can Help Attract and Retain Staff

27/08/2019

We operate in a very competitive employment market. It's one where finding and retaining staff can be very challenging. Recruiting never ends in Queenstown with so many short-term visa driven employees in our workforce. When a number of employer roles are similar and the remuneration package doesn’t differentiate the roles, standing out from other employment opportunities can come down to employee benefits. Having a benefits...

JobFix Reaches NZ

27/08/2019

When job postings are made on the JobFix website not only is the job vacancy live 24/7 but it also reaches well beyond the Southern Lakes boundaries. When dealing with visa applications, one of Immigration NZ's main objectives is to ensure that Queenstown Employers are reaching as many New Zealanders as possible. JobFix achieves these criteria as the numbers from the last six months attest to. The statistics relating to the...

Ninjas need not apply

30/07/2019

Today employment roles require a lot more than raw muscle, but sometimes employers are forced or choose to make mundane job tasks sound ‘out of this world’. I don’t know if its an old army joke or not, but this one is attributed to the army... An officer asks his platoon whose interested in music and four hands go up. Officer: "Right... you can carry this grand piano to the officer’s mess." Candidates...

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