Data migration, data storage and information and records management "continue to be areas in hot demand", and software testing hasn't seen a reduction in demand.

Wellington's telecommunication and banking sectors continue to require skilled individuals, while project managers with VoIP or infrastructure experience are in demand.

Robert Walters' outlook is for a slow increase in all contract areas.

"Contractors will find they are in and out of contracts a lot more frequently, with less contract extensions and long-term offers." While there will continue to be more contractors vying for available roles, "those contractors at the top end will still move in and out of the market quickly and so speed will still be a requirement to secure the best contractors".