Workshop Resources
A collection of resources from the March 2026 AI & The Future of Work workshop. Bookmark this page to revisit links and materials after the session.
AI Tools
| Tool | Description | Link |
|---|---|---|
| ChatGPT | AI writing and research assistant by OpenAI | chat.openai.com |
| Claude | AI assistant by Anthropic | claude.ai |
| Grammarly | AI-powered writing and grammar tool | grammarly.com |
| Canva | Design tool with AI features for CVs and presentations | canva.com |
Job Search Platforms
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Seek NZ | seek.co.nz |
| Indeed NZ | nz.indeed.com |
| linkedin.com | |
| Trade Me Jobs | trademe.co.nz/a/jobs |
Recommended Reading
- The Future of Work — MBIE — New Zealand government insights on how work is changing
- AI Forum New Zealand — Research and resources on AI in Aotearoa
RCSA Resources
The Recruitment, Consulting and Staffing Association (RCSA) provides guidance on working with recruiters effectively and understanding the hiring landscape:
- RCSA Website — Industry resources and standards
- Insights from RCSA on the 2026 tech job market were presented during the March session
Speaker Profiles
Panel Speakers
Chan Meng — Panel Speaker · Workshop Instructor · Website Developer. Senior AI/ML Infrastructure and Full-Stack Engineer. Founding Engineer at Gavigo and CTO at Sanicle. Former ByteDance developer. Open-source contributor to CopilotKit and Anthropic MCP Servers. Speaker at UN CSW 69. Master's in Applied Computing (Distinction, Dean's List). 25+ professional certifications. Portfolio · LinkedIn · GitHub · Medium
Dr. Mahsa McCauley — Chair of AI Forum New Zealand. Associate Professor of AI at Auckland University of Technology and Fulbright Scholar. Founder and Director of SheSharp Charitable Trust. UNESCO Communication and Information Commissioner for New Zealand (2026). Learn more
Nikita Kumari — PMP-certified Product and Project Manager with 6+ years delivering AI and digital products in B2B SaaS. Background in Python development, now based in Auckland leading cross-functional teams in product, tech, and AI. Learn more
Meeta — Speaker details coming soon.
Guest Speaker
RCSA representative — Sharing insights into the 2026 tech hiring landscape and what employers are looking for.
Event Registration
Slide Downloads
Presentation slides will be made available here after the workshop session.