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Job Ads Stabilize: Smallest Yearly Drop in Two Years

4/17/2025

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SEEK's March report reveals job ad volumes remained stable month-on-month but rose 2% quarter-on-quarter, the first increase since August 2022.
Year-on-year, job ads decreased by 15%, the smallest drop in nearly two years, with Marlborough seeing a 24% increase.
Applications per job rose by 2%, highlighting a competitive market, especially in healthcare and education.
Auckland experienced a 1% decline in job ads, while Wellington and Christchurch saw a 2% increase.

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SEEK's March report reveals job ad volumes remained stable month-on-month but rose 2% quarter-on-quarter, the first increase since August 2022.
Year-on-year, job ads decreased by 15%, the smallest drop in nearly two years, with Marlborough seeing a 24% increase.
Applications per job rose by 2%, highlighting a competitive market, especially in healthcare and education.
Auckland experienced a 1% decline in job ads, while Wellington and Christchurch saw a 2% increase.