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33% of Kiwis Juggle Multiple Jobs Amid Poly-Employment Surge

10/2/2025

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33% of New Zealand workers hold more than one job, signaling poly-employment.
New Zealand ranks second globally in poly-employment at 34%.
43% clock overtime; 18-24-year-olds are 47%, and 55+ are 20% poly-employed.
Neil Webster, Employment Hero country manager, notes cautious hiring increases casual roles and may harm productivity and wellbeing, requiring business and policymaker support.

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Story summary

33% of New Zealand workers hold more than one job, signaling poly-employment.
New Zealand ranks second globally in poly-employment at 34%.
43% clock overtime; 18-24-year-olds are 47%, and 55+ are 20% poly-employed.
Neil Webster, Employment Hero country manager, notes cautious hiring increases casual roles and may harm productivity and wellbeing, requiring business and policymaker support.