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Students Face Job Crunch as Casual Positions Surge

2/23/2026

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Story summary
  • New Zealand's Student Job Search reports a return to pre-Covid vacancy levels, with 49% of jobs listed as casual and only 2.5% permanent.
  • This shift forces students to juggle multiple jobs, which disrupts their studies.
  • University leaders are concerned about the scarcity of part-time work, as students compete with experienced candidates.
  • Saviker of the Student Job Search organization urges employers to consider students for vacancies, emphasizing their readiness and potential.