There is a major talent shortage of generalist HR Advisors and Senior HR Advisors in Auckland. It is hard to remember a time when this hasn’t, to some degree, been the case. As with many other professions in New Zealand, this can be partly attributed to Kiwis heading off overseas and leaving a gap at the intermediate level. We are also now hearing from a range of business that funds are finally being freed up for people-focussed initiatives, which is a huge relief following a number of very lean years. So perhaps candidates are staying put in their roles, enjoying the perks and interesting projects that become possible when cash flows more freely?
However we are wondering whether there might be another force at play creating extra pressure on the HR advisory candidate market.