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New Zealand Job Listings Rise: Market Stability Persists

5/22/2025

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Job listings in New Zealand increased by 1% in April, indicating market stability for two consecutive months.
Auckland and Waikato saw significant contributions, with increases of 3% and 4%, respectively; Retail & Consumer Products rose by 10%.
Applications per job ad decreased by 3%, suggesting jobseekers have more opportunities.
Year-on-year job ad decline slowed to 10%, the least rapid drop since 2022.

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Story summary

Job listings in New Zealand increased by 1% in April, indicating market stability for two consecutive months.
Auckland and Waikato saw significant contributions, with increases of 3% and 4%, respectively; Retail & Consumer Products rose by 10%.
Applications per job ad decreased by 3%, suggesting jobseekers have more opportunities.
Year-on-year job ad decline slowed to 10%, the least rapid drop since 2022.