Older job seekers struggle to find employment

Tuesday 15 July 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Wed 16 Jul 2025, 9:28am

Dozens of people are joining the Seniors at Work job site every day, with between 50 and 100 new sign-ups daily. Many older workers have faced increasing difficulties finding employment over the last nine months.

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1. RNZTue 15 Jul 2025, 6:28pm

   'It really is hard for older job seekers to find work at the moment' (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldTue 15 Jul 2025, 8:22pm

   Job site for seniors reports surge as older workers struggle to find jobs (opens in new tab)

3. 1News via RNZWed 16 Jul 2025, 6:00am

   Older jobseekers struggling to find work amid tough economic climate (opens in new tab)

4. Otago Daily TimesWed 16 Jul 2025, 9:28am

   'Really hard for older job seekers at the moment' (opens in new tab)