One-third of New Zealand workers hold more than one job

Thursday 2 October 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Thu 2 Oct 2025, 2:12pm

A report by Employment Hero shows 33 per cent of New Zealanders work multiple roles to manage living costs. This figure is the second-highest globally, following Australia at 34 per cent. Additionally, 43 per cent of workers reported working overtime.

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1. Otago Daily TimesThu 2 Oct 2025, 2:09pm

   Third of Kiwi workers have more than one job: report (opens in new tab)

2. 1News via RNZThu 2 Oct 2025, 2:12pm

   One-third of Kiwi workers have more than one job – study (opens in new tab)