Where will the jobs be in 2016?

Where will the jobs be in 2016?

Financial Accountants, Registered Valuers and Business Development Managers are just three professions that recruiting expert Hays says will be in high demand in New Zealand throughout 2016.

According to the latest Hays Quarterly Report, out today, professionals in marketing, IT, architecture, construction and HR are also high on the list of skills employers will look for this year.

“The January to March quarter is traditionally a peak recruitment season for many industries and we will see vacancy activity increase, with the majority of employers reviewing their headcount and planning their New Year recruitment schedule,” says Jason Walker, Managing Director of Hays in New Zealand.

“During 2015 New Zealand weathered unstable milk prices, the devaluing of the Kiwi dollar and the impact of a weaker Chinese economy, but by the end of the year business confidence was on an upswing and we saw a surge in year-end activity, including hiring.

“Add strong construction figures, a widespread desire to utilise big data, new foreign brands entering New Zealand, an increasing suburban population and higher than expected levels of business activity, and demand is increasing for temporary and permanent professionals.”

“Put all this together and it certainly signals an active job market for those professionals with the skills in demand.”

According to the January to March Hays Quarterly Report, these include:

• Accountancy & Finance: Companies need Financial Accountants to cope with increasing levels of ‘business as usual’. Management Accountants are another area of demand due to an increased focus on budgeting and forecasting.

• Architecture: Revit Drafters and professionals with Revit software knowledge are in high demand as organisations continue to switch to this software. Intermediate Technicians and Senior Architects are also needed.

• Construction: There is a significant shortage of qualified and experienced Quantity Surveyors and Estimators to carry out important costing and pricing work. Site Managers (interiors) are another area of demand since New Zealand is generating a massive amount of interiors work.

• Contact Centres: Customer Service Administrators are sought, with bulk intakes taking place. Inside Sales and Telephone Sales Agents are also in constant demand.

• Energy: G&B Line Mechanics are in short supply across New Zealand due to the extra training and experience required to work on live lines. Electrical Fitters are needed too.

• Engineering: Chartered Structural Engineers with New Zealand seismic design code experience are highly sought. Intermediate Structural Engineers with housing and commercial design experience also needed, as are Structural Drafters for Auto-CAD and Revit drafting work.

• Facilities Management: Good workflow combined with a shortage of people with experience in the New Zealand market has created a spike in demand for Professional Project Managers.

• Human Resources: Strong Generalist Advisors who can step into roles with more responsibility are needed. In addition, HR Analytics is a growing area of demand as large organisations want to leverage human capital data to improve the business overall.

• Information Technology: Insights Analysts is a more specific data role in demand, while Digital Strategists and iOS Developers are needed too.

• Insurance: The high demand for claims professionals continues, while the need for broker support candidates is growing.

• Legal: Solicitors in commercial property and construction are needed as strong activity in these sectors drives up demand for legal talent.

• Marketing: Direct marketing specialists are sought as direct marketing becomes more sophisticated. Demand also exists for Marketing Executives in small to medium enterprises.

• Office Support: Good corporate Receptionists with strong interpersonal and presentation skills continue to be sought, while experienced Site Administrators are needed to work for construction companies.

• Property: Professional Project Managers are needed by busy firms, and Registered Valuers are sought across a range of areas.

• Sales: With the New Zealand economy in growth mode, small to medium businesses are looking for Business Development Managers who can win new business. Sales Representatives are another area of demand due to increasing growth opportunities.

• Trades & Labour: Plumbers, Welders and Electricians are in short supply due to the large number of commercial projects underway. Carpenters are also needed for fit outs in commercial build projects.

To see the full list of skills in demand and trends for your industry, please visit www.hays.net.nz/report

Hays, the world’s leading recruiting experts in qualified, professional and skilled people.

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