Career Pathways stories

Tech bosses urge wider recruitment, earlier coding education and a rethink of what counts as technical excellence to open senior roles to women.

Scale By Avec urges firms to rethink hiring in AI era, backing training, human skills and entry-level pathways over headcount cuts.

Workers' AI skills are racing ahead, but Litmos says promotions and pay are lagging, creating a new “AI ceiling” in career progression.

Skills-focused cyber talent strategies can save firms over USD $125,000 per hire, boosting retention, speed to recruit and women's leadership.

Employers plan to cut junior hiring as AI expands, leaving most staff feeling unprepared for rapid shifts in work and skills demand.

Women tech leaders mark IWD by demanding structural change on trust, mentorship and pay, warning UK firms lose GBP £2bn-£3.5bn a year.

Women leaders at Flock in Auckland are redefining New Zealand's data sector through mentoring, flexible careers and 'Give to Gain' leadership.

Women at Flock Consulting are redefining leadership in New Zealand's data scene, championing flexible careers, mentoring and governance roles.

On International Women's Day, women are urged to own ambition, redefine leadership and demand workplaces that adapt, not the other way round.

On International Women's Day, cybersecurity leaders say progress means women shaping tech risk decisions, not just being in the room.

Tech leaders across three continents mark International Women's Day 2026 urging structured support and clearer paths for women in cyber.

Female leaders at SAS Australia and New Zealand are mentoring, advocating and innovating to build pathways for the next generation in tech.

The net-zero transition risks stalling unless more women shape the tech driving AI, cybersecurity and digital energy systems.

AI can turn scattered skills into new careers, offering job seekers second chances while demanding fair access, training and inclusion.

New Zealand's economy is squandering vital leadership potential by sidelining female, Māori and Pasifika leaders in key decision-making roles.

Women in tech are no longer waiting for a seat at the table - they're redefining leadership, driving growth and building new tables.

As AI reshapes tech careers, New Zealand faces a pivotal chance to draw more women into the sector before they are shut out of its future.

Succession planning from day one and intentional mentoring are vital to grow future female leaders and safeguard continuity in business.

Koddi argues career progress hinges on structured sponsorship, not ad hoc mentorship, turning advocacy into core organisational infrastructure.

Babcock extends its AUT Women in Tech partnership for three more years, boosting mentoring and career pathways for women in STEM.