Online job advertisements increase for the first time in a year

StuffNZ HeraldRNZOtago Daily TimesTuesday 4 November 2025 · 4 outlets · 2 reports · updated

In this story Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, Simplicity, Shamubeel Eaqub

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The number of online job advertisements rose by 3.5 per cent in the year to September. Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment data shows that growth was led by the construction and IT sectors, which both saw a 10 per cent increase.

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First reported by Stuff, Tue 4 Nov 2025, 6:46am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 2 hours
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