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Ikea expands recruitment for first New Zealand store in Auckland

NZ HeraldStuffTuesday 24 June 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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The Swedish retailer has increased its hiring target to over 500 staff ahead of its upcoming Sylvia Park store opening. More than 15,000 people have already applied for the roles. The company had originally planned to recruit 400 employees for the Auckland location.

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First reported by NZ Herald, Tue 24 Jun 2025, 4:53pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 19 hours
  1. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Ikea NZ to hire 500 staff ahead of launch, 100 more than planned (opens in new tab)

  2. StuffStuff

    Ikea seeks over 500 staff ahead of store opening ... 15,000 have already applied (opens in new tab)