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SEEK Advertised Salary Index - February
Thursday, 19 March 2026, 8:53 pm | SEEK
Advertised salary growth has accelerated across most regions in recent quarters. Auckland, where growth has been more subdued, recorded the slowest annual advertised salary growth over the past year. More >>
SEEK NZ Employment Report - February
Thursday, 19 March 2026, 8:50 pm | SEEK
Several major industries recorded a rise in job ads m/m: Engineering (2.4%), Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics (2.2%), Trades & Services (2.0%), Healthcare & Medical (1.6%). More >>
SEEK Employment Report - November 2025
Tuesday, 16 December 2025, 8:31 pm | SEEK
The quarterly SEEK NZ Advertised Salary Index (ASI) measures the growth in advertised salaries for jobs posted on SEEK in New Zealand. This report examines national trends up to the quarter ending November 2025. More >>
64% Of Kiwis Are Happy At Work, But Major Shifts In Job Security And Management Are Shaping Overall Happiness
Sunday, 7 December 2025, 4:04 pm | SEEK
Surveying over 1,500 New Zealand workers across a broad range of industries, locations, and generations, SEEK reveals that having purpose remains the most important driver of New Zealander’s happiness at work. More >>
SEEK NZ Employment Report - October
Tuesday, 25 November 2025, 5:48 pm | SEEK
Aside from Gisborne (-1% m/m), all regions recorded either no change, or growth, in October. More >>
SEEK Employment Report - September
Wednesday, 22 October 2025, 4:24 pm | SEEK
Candidate activity remains elevated, with applications per ad up 1% m/m and 10% y/y, indicating that there are many willing applicants for the opportunities available, even as worker demand improves. More >>
New SEEK Research | When New Zealand Workers Would Sacrifice Work-life Balance For More Money
Tuesday, 2 September 2025, 1:59 pm | SEEK
Surveying 1,000 workers across a broad range of generations, locations and industries*, SEEK reveals that, when asked to choose, 68% of Kiwi workers would prioritise a good work-life balance over a higher salary. More >>
SEEK NZ Advertised Salary Index - May
Wednesday, 25 June 2025, 8:56 pm | SEEK
With faster quarterly growth over the past six months, the rate of decline for annual growth is slowing. More >>
New SEEK Research Reveals More Than Half Of Kiwis Are Experiencing ‘Career Regret’
Wednesday, 2 April 2025, 9:44 am | SEEK
This survey of over 1,000 workers across a broad range of generations, locations and industries* reveals that more than half (54%) of Kiwis regret their career choice, stating they would choose a different career if they had their time over. More >>
Not All Months Are Created Equal
Thursday, 27 March 2025, 1:38 pm | SEEK
Hirers are generally going to face the most competition for workers in March and May, with more ads on SEEK on average in these months than any other throughout the year. Ads are generally at their lowest level for the year in December. More >>
SEEK NZ Employment Report - November
Tuesday, 17 December 2024, 8:27 pm | SEEK
“While demand for workers in most industries has declined throughout the year there are some that have bucked the trend, notably Banking & Financial Services where ad volumes have boomed over the past two months," Rob Clark, SEEK NZ Country Manager ... More >>
SEEK NZ Advertised Salary Index - November
Tuesday, 17 December 2024, 11:54 am | SEEK
Despite dropping around two percentage points since November last year, the year-on-year (y/y) growth of 3.1% is still faster than inflation, which is slowing at a quicker rate than advertised salaries. More >>
SEEK NZ Employment Report - October
Tuesday, 19 November 2024, 9:04 am | SEEK
Declines in job ad volumes in Auckland (-2%) and Canterbury (-4%) led the national decline. More >>
SEEK NZ Employment Report - September 2024
Sunday, 27 October 2024, 1:51 pm | SEEK
While there was growth and decline within certain sectors, the large industries recorded only marginal fluctuation, which supported the small monthly fall. More >>
SEEK’s Workplace Happiness Index Reveals 62% Of Kiwis Are Happy At Work With The Youngest Generation The Least Satisfied
Monday, 7 October 2024, 4:51 am | SEEK
This survey of over 1,000 workers across a broad range of generations, locations, industries, income levels and seniorities* revealed that 62% of New Zealanders report that they feel happy at work. This new Index asked workers how happy they are with ... More >>
SEEK NZ Advertised Salary Index - August
Monday, 30 September 2024, 3:09 pm | SEEK
As we move toward Christmas and the impact of last year’s growth diminishes, we can expect average advertised salaries to continue to slow. More >>
SEEK NZ Employment Report - April
Tuesday, 21 May 2024, 8:43 am | SEEK
Job ad volumes dropped in April by 4%, with the public holidays bookending the month likely a major contributor to the hiring slowdown. More >>
SEEK NZ Employment Report March
Tuesday, 23 April 2024, 7:06 am | SEEK
In March, Public Sector roles declined to the greatest degree, which we know is due to a reduction in spending by ministries and agencies. However, roles within Professional Services and Construction are experiencing notable growth. More >>
SEEK Advertised Salary Index - February
Thursday, 28 March 2024, 6:39 am | SEEK
Advertised salaries on SEEK in New Zealand were 1% higher in the most recent quarter (Dec ’23-Feb ’24) than in the one prior. The y/y growth rate has also slowed, from 5.1% in the year to the November ‘23 quarter to 5.0% in the year to the February ... More >>
SEEK NZ Employment Report September
Thursday, 19 October 2023, 7:53 pm | SEEK
NATIONAL INSIGHTS After rising in August, job ads declined 2% September, and are now 1% higher than September 2019. Applications per job ad declined for the first time since January, dropping 4% month-on-month (m/m). * REGION INSIGHTS Most regions ... More >>
