About us
Chinese people are working as IT in Wellington, or IT relevant fields.
We will talk about new IT skills, give overview session of coding languages, from BA, Design, Coding, Testing in Infrastructure, Network, Desktop, Support all related area.
欢迎惠灵顿的IT人士参与到这个meetup，技术分享，职位信息，让我们华人共同努力打造一个团结的IT集体。
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The Human Side of Software Engineering
LEVEL 2 RHMZ01 Rutherford House, Rutherford House 33 Bunny Street, Pipitea, Wellington 6011, WELLINGTON, NZ# 嘉宾介绍 | Guest Speaker
Xiao Zhang
Xiao Zhang is Co-founder and Chief Growth Officer at Orion Group. Her work focuses on helping people turn leadership and modern workplace capabilities into practical behaviours in real work. With a background spanning IT, product development, organisational change, facilitation, and entrepreneurship, Xiao is especially interested in the human side of work: communication, influence, confidence, collaboration, and leadership beyond technical expertise.张潇是 Orion Group 联合创始人。她曾从 IT 从业者一路走到科技创业者，长期关注技术人如何在真实工作中提升沟通、影响力、协作和领导力。 她的工作重点不是讲抽象的 leadership 理论，而是帮助人们在具体工作场景中练习，让知识变成能力。她目前正在打造 LeadershipOS，一个帮助个人和组织把领导力和现代工作能力变成日常练习、反馈和成长证据的平台。
主题 | Topic
Technical skill matters, but many of the moments that shape an IT career are not purely technical.
This session explores common soft-skill situations IT professionals often face: explaining the real problem, raising risks or disagreement, saying no politely, and making your contribution visible without seeming to show off.
This session will focus on a few realistic workplace moments and provide participants with practical language they can use.
技术能力很重要，但很多 IT 从业者在职业发展中遇到的难点，并不只是技术问题。
你可能逻辑很清楚，但别人没有听进去。
你可能知道风险在哪里，但不知道怎样说才不会显得太强硬。
你可能想帮忙，但一不小心接下太多事情。
你可能不想 show off，但也因此让自己的贡献不容易被看见。这场分享会聚焦 IT 从业者常见的软技能场景，帮助大家用更自然、清楚、有效的方式沟通。本次分享会将围绕几个常见场景展开：
- 说清楚问题，而不只是给答案: 技术人常常习惯直接解决问题，但在跨团队、对上沟通或需求不清楚时，更重要的是帮助别人看见真正的问题。
- 提出不同意见: 如何表达风险、不同看法或技术判断，同时保持尊重和合作感。
- 礼貌拒绝，或者重新谈清楚优先级: 当需求太多、时间不够、责任边界不清时，如何不只是说 yes，也不只是生硬地说 no。
- 让自己的贡献被看见: 好工作不一定会自己说话。如何用更自然的方式让别人理解你的思考、贡献和价值。
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# 日程安排 | Agenda
- 5:30 pm | 入场与交流（提供简餐）
Door opens & Networking (Light refreshments provided) - 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm | 主题演讲
Presentation
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# 时间与地点 | Date & Venue
🗓 日期 | Date: 2026年7月30日（星期三）
⏰ 时间 | Time: 17:30 – 20:00 (NZST)
📍 地点 | Location:
惠灵顿维多利亚大学 Pipitea 校区 Rutherford House RHMZ01
33 Bunny Street, Pipitea, Wellington 6011
VUW Pipitea Campus Rutherford House RHMZ01, 33 Bunny Street, Pipitea, Wellington 6011***
# 费用 | Fee
- CITA会员：免费
CITA Members: Free - 其他参与者：NZD $5 捐赠
Other Participants: $5 Donation
💳 银行账户信息 | Bank Account Details
- 账户号 | Account Number: 06-0513-0847960-00
- 账户名 | Account Name: CHINESE IT ASSOCIATION NZ
线上会议：Teams Meeting
6 attendees
IT Job Seeker 101
Trust Waikato Community Centre, 4 Little London Lane, Hamilton Central, Hamilton, NZThis in-person only event will be held in Hamilton. Staff and visitor parking lots can be used on Sunday.
# Presentation Title:
IT Job Seeker 101# Abstract:
Are you an international student looking to kickstart your IT career in New Zealand? Join me for an exclusive, no-fluff session where we break down the reality of the local IT market.
As a recruiter, I see hundreds of CVs every week. I know exactly what hiring managers are looking for and what gets a profile rejected. In this session, I will go beyond the generic advice and provide you with a practical toolkit to help you stand out.
What we will cover:- IT Market Landscape: An overview of the key roles currently in demand in the Auckland IT sector.
- Contracts 101: Understanding the difference between Permanent and Contractor roles and how they impact your career.
- Salary Benchmarks: A realistic look at entry-level compensation to help you negotiate with confidence.
- CV Mastery: How to tailor your academic projects and background for the local ATS (Applicant Tracking Systems).
- Interview Edge: Proven strategies to communicate your value and master the STAR method.
Whether you are just starting your job search or feeling stuck in the application process, this session will provide you with the clarity and confidence you need to secure your first role.
# Speaker Bio
With a bubbly personality, Catherine Wang (Recruitment Experience Consultant – Technology at Westpac) prides herself on her ability to develop an in-depth understanding of the business areas and the skills which are in demand, interpreting the business requirements and translating them into successful recruitment solutions. She enjoys talking with candidates and clients to meet both parties’ expectations and ethically handles sensitive and confidential information.She started her recruitment career in New Zealand in 2020. Prior to that, she was a key account executive in a top American IT consultancy. Prior to working in recruitment, she had 10 years of B2B sales experience, including business management and key account relationship management at the C-suite level. Working for Chinese state-owned enterprises and multinational companies had made me a natural international businessperson. Such extensive industry experience has fuelled her career development in management, market analysis and relationship management skills.
Outside of work, she likes snowboarding, reading, playing golf, playing the piano and BBQing with friends.
# Agenda:
09:30 - 10:00 am Registration & Networking
10:00 - 10:30 am Opening
10:30 - 12:15 am Presentation and Q&A# Location:
Trust Waikato Community Centre
4 Little London Lane, Hamilton Central, Hamilton# Admission Fee:
Free for CITA members
$5 donation for non-members
Account Number: 06-0513-0847960-00
Account Name: CHINESE IT ASSOCIATION NZ# Notes:
This event will be delivered in Mandarin.
Light refreshments and drinks will be provided.19 attendees
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