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'Nightmare' job market for struggling workers in this sector
Job ads in ICT rose 7% from March to April, indicating a slight recovery trend.
NZ job market shows signs of life but redundancy woes persist
One tech sales worker faces a tough work situation after three redundancies in two years.
'A lot brighter': Job programme offers hope for young workers
He joined a programme helping young people aged 18 to 24 find work.
Liam Dann: RBNZ needs to cut interest rates further and faster
OPINION: The only certainty around the economic direction right now is uncertainty.
Revealed: The Jobseeker on a benefit for 40 years
Data reveals the longest period current beneficiaries have been receiving support.
‘Attack on tenants’: 673 jobs to go at Kāinga Ora
The housing agency will shed 673 roles, 195 of which are currently vacant.
Why more than half of Kiwis regret their career choice
New Zealand workers also expect to delay retirement amid cost of living pressures.
'Recruitment issue': Council struggles to fill $129k forest job
It turns out that hiring a dedicated manager for Nelson’s forests is not so clear-cut.
Job market: New stats show more jobs added in January
A big boost in services outstripped a decline in primary industries.
Health NZ faces urgent legal action over thousands of proposed job cuts
The Public Service Association says a net 1500 jobs could be cut in some departments.
‘Be open to relocating’: Recruiters’ grim advice for Wellington job seekers
Recruiters say some are getting desperate, applying for jobs outside their skill set.
Editorial: Government needs to ensure young people don’t fall through cracks
OPINION: High youth unemployment should not lead to long-term welfare dependence.
400 applications, no job: Woman ‘cannot live’ as unemployment reaches four-year high
Suzanne George has been job hunting for more than a year in Wellington.
33,000 jobs gone in a year - new data reveals extent of recession
Unemployment hit its highest level in more than four years.
Critics slam 'punitive' new benefit sanctions
Some job seekers will have to do three job-search activities weekly for four weeks.
Teen's two-year search for a first job: ‘We can’t get experience if they don’t let us have experience’
'For those of us just starting out, it feels almost impossible.'
Who got the biggest (and smallest) pay rises in 2024?
Unemployment rose and wage increases slowed, but the impact wasn't spread evenly.
New data shows economy still struggling
Service sector survey and Seek job ads both point to a tough end for 2024.
NZ productivity crisis blamed on brain drain, dismal pay prospects
We're just not ambitious enough, recruitment firm says.
Most popular dream job for Kiwis revealed in global study
From aspiring doctors to DJ dreams, the world's most sought-after jobs may surprise you.
Employment confidence rises despite looming 5% unemployment rate forecast
Job market may have stabilised despite concerns over jitters.
Meta to lay off 3600 employees in performance-based cuts
Sackerberg? Those identified as low performers will be fired.
Job market: Nearly 6000 new roles filled in November, Stats NZ says
Service industries fuelled more hiring but bank says it could be 'temporary respite'.
'Lagging behind': Why Kiwi couple moved to Australia - and saved enough to travel the world
They left for a specific reason. But it could pave the way for more to follow.
Economists pick the three big issues for NZ in 2025
Last year inflation was the big worry but it has now fallen down the list.
Soft skills key: Expert predicts job market trends for 2025
Soft skills are increasingly in demand as artificial intelligence takes over hard skills.