Hays Resources & Mining - July 2010
Hotspots
The renewal of established mining contracts in the South Island in addition to the general shortage of expertise has created demand at the senior level for Project Managers, Mining/Electrical/Maintenance Engineers and Heavy Diesel Mechanics.
The coming quarter
We expect the focus to be on permanent senior appointments this quarter, with a rise in temporary requirements closer to the end of next quarter as operational staff shortages take hold.
Employer trends
Given the shortage of local expertise, employers are increasingly looking abroad to find the appropriate skills required for their vacancies. Services such as Hays GlobaLink smooth this process.
In order to secure overseas talent, employers are offering competitive relocation packages and incentives are increasing.
