Opinion<i>Kate Ross: </i> Recruitment market updateThere is a battle emerging for top talent and employers have to match demands or they will miss out, says Kate Ross.08 May 09:30 PM
BDBDEmploymentUnemployment rate falls to 6.6pc, dollar jumpsNew Zealand's official unemployment rate has fallen from 6.8 per cent to 6.6 per cent, says Statistics NZ.04 May 11:00 PM
New ZealandGovt to spend $55m on youth jobsA new Govt package will give subsidies to employers who agree to train a young person and give them a permanent job.03 May 10:22 PM
EmploymentTrade Me job listings up from last yearJob listings on internet auction site Trade Me are up 25 per cent on a year ago, with growth particularly strong in Southland and Gisborne.12 Apr 04:33 AM
EducationGovt accused of 'slash and burn'The Government is being accused of taking a slash and burn approach to spending after Finance Minister Bill English signalled cuts to public services and new figures showed substantial job losses in the sector.30 Mar 04:56 AM
EmploymentQuake businesses and workers given longer lifelineSubsidies and job loss cover scheme will continue for two extra weeks.28 Mar 08:45 PM
Small BusinessLaid off workers may not qualify for quake schemeMore than 200 workers laid off from a Christchurch textile plant may not qualify for help through the Government's earthquake assistance package.15 Mar 05:32 AM
Small BusinessCarpet manufacturer closes plant, axes jobsEarthquake hit carpet manufacturer Canterbury Spinners is shutting its Christchurch operation and axing 195 jobs.15 Mar 02:00 AM
BDBDEmploymentKiwi dollar may fall as Christchurch earthquake costs become knownThe New Zealand dollar may extend its losses this week as the cost of the Christchurch earthquake becomes clearer.28 Feb 12:30 AM
New ZealandMassive welfare overhaul proposedMothers with young babies and sick and disabled people on benefits would be forced to look for work under a proposed overhaul of NZ's welfare system, which would see all benefits replaced by a 'jobseeker payment'.21 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandKey: Work-testing when child three makes sensePrime Minister John Key says he is open to work-testing beneficiaries when their youngest child turns three.21 Feb 10:16 PM
