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New Zealand Job Ads Plummet Amid Rising Applications
3/20/2025
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Story summary
- New Zealand experienced a 2% drop in job ads in February 2025, following a 4% increase in January.
- The Call Centre & Customer Service sector faced a significant 15% decline in demand.
- Candidate interest rose, with a 5% increase in applications per job ad in January.
- Annual salary growth slowed to 2.6%, with Science & Technology leading at 7%.
