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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'.

Construction sector lost more than 11,000 jobs in a year

Construction troubles may be drawing to a close after grim few quarters, economist says.

The high-paying jobs employers can’t get Kiwis to fill

They offer higher than average salaries. Why are these jobs so hard to find a match for?

Why job hiring activity keeps falling

Rising applications per job ad and unemployment contribute to tight labour market.

How companies roll the dice with competitions, big prizes and long odds

Jobs for Mums' game of chance; big prize money, long odds and a little social enterprise.

Job seekers share struggles as NZ's unemployment hits 4.8%

The job market is tough for those on the hunt this year.

Editorial: More Kiwis out of work – cost of Adrian Orr's inflation war becomes clear

OPINION: Jobless should remain front of mind when the RBNZ meets about possible rate cuts.

'You just don’t get people applying:' The $40-an-hour job that no one wants

Vans, uniforms and perks on offer, but still no takers.

'More strategic' hiring: Talented jobseekers struggling to find work

There is still some pain to come but the mood is lifting, a recruiter says.