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There have been some major changes within the public sector and government -- it can often be hard to keep up with all the latest developments and projects. I've asked Melissa, one of our recruitment consultants, to answer a few questions about what she's been noticing and hearing within the public sector.

What changes and challenges are you seeing in the public sector right now?

We're delighted to welcome Heather Haines to the team. Heather has an amazing twenty years experience in recruitment, and no doubt is already familiar to many contractors currently active in the Wellington market.

As usual I've asked Heather to write a little blurb about herself:

“My work in recruitment has been a journey that’s brought me into contact with some fantastic people. I think the secret to successful recruitment is acting ethically and building long-term relationships. I’m well-known for my drive and lively personality.”

The Johnson group is a specialist agency--we focus solely on public sector management, administration and policy. Of course, not everyone is looking to go down that career path. We regularly get emails from people looking to work in different areas, and we try to refer them on to agencies who handle the sort of work they do.

If you’re wondering where to go next to find information about your chosen field, below are some helpful links:

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There are always days when we feel stressed at work. It can be caused by any number of factors – perhaps a big project deadline is looming, things aren’t going smoothly for you at work or home, or maybe you’re just not feeling well that day. Whatever the reason, stress in the workplace is no fun and generally makes things feel much worse. Here are a few tips on lessening the mental load on tough days: