Salary Guidance – BDM & Sales Roles

Industry, company size, role design, and performance expectations all influence sales salary levels. What a sales role looks like in a growing SME can be quite different from the same title in a larger organisation, and remuneration reflects that. Role content also plays a part. A business development manager focused on new business will sit…

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Immigration – The Year Ahead

The last few years within the immigration space have seen significant change, particularly within the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) framework. Immigration New Zealand (INZ) is now applying a higher level of scrutiny to job checks and the final AEWV application itself. As a result, being well prepared in advance and ensuring applications are submitted…

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QuarterlyFIT October-December 2025

This issue shares insights into accounting salaries, challenges assumptions around age when recruiting, and provides practical advice on strengthening your reference process and helping leaders settle in successfully.

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Reference Checks: The Real Value

Reference checks are sometimes seen as routine, but when approached thoughtfully, they can reveal far more than a simple confirmation of employment.  By asking the right questions, you can gain valuable insight into how a candidate performs day to day. A well-structured reference check is one of the most effective ways to understand a candidate…

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The Job Offer: Keys to Success

The offer stage of a recruitment campaign is often underestimated, but it’s one of the most critical points in the process. You’ve invested time and energy into finding the right candidate, and now it comes down to whether they say “yes.” This stage can be the true make-or-break moment. We’ve seen every kind of outcome…

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Salary Guidance – Accounting Roles

Accounting salaries in New Zealand vary widely depending on qualifications, experience, employer type, and company size. Whether someone is working in a commercial role or within a firm, the salary picture looks quite different. Here’s a snapshot of what we’re seeing in the market for 2025.   Entry-level and non-qualified roles Accounts Assistants, Junior Accountants,…

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Setting New Leaders Up for Success

Promoting someone into their first leadership role or hiring a manager from outside is one of the most significant investments a business can make. A good leader will unlock performance, lift culture, and help retain talent. A poor start, however, can have the opposite effect, unsettling the team, slowing momentum, and even leading to costly…

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Ageism in Recruitment: Limiting Business Success

When it comes to recruitment, age bias can quietly narrow the field long before the best person is even considered. Ageism can show up in various subtle ways – the language in a job ad, the imagined picture of “fit,” or the hesitation to bring someone more experienced into a younger team.  This mindset can…

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Immigration – Accredited Employer Work Visa Updates

It appears the current Government has not finished tinkering with the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) rules just yet. Further changes were announced in September, which at first glance, many employers might not take much notice of but could potentially have significant impacts on future applications. Within these changes, there are some useful process improvements,…

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Wellbeing at Work – Keeping it Practical

A well-functioning workplace starts with people having the right conditions to do their jobs well. That includes clear expectations, manageable workloads, and a supportive environment where people can stay engaged and perform at their best. Here are some practical ways to support wellbeing in your business and create the conditions for your team to thrive….

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