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New Zealand job market sees surge in applications, fewer jobs
Recruitment

New Zealand job market sees surge in applications, fewer jobs

New Zealand's job market faces a daunting paradox: a 49% rise in applications contrasted with a 17% drop in job creation, intensifying competition for roles.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Mar 2025

Global Stories

Job Market stories

AI adoption in B2B drives revenue growth & boosts hiring
EduTech

AI adoption in B2B drives revenue growth & boosts hiring

Top B2B firms boosting AI investments and hiring, with high-growth leaders deploying AI six times more than novices, defying job loss fears.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 12th May 2025
Asia-Pacific leads global tech talent as AI boosts job market
EduTech

Asia-Pacific leads global tech talent as AI boosts job market

The Asia-Pacific region hosts the world's eight largest tech talent markets, each with over 500,000 tech workers, driven by AI growth and venture capital.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 6th May 2025
AI-powered EH Hiring tool offers free job matching in NZ
Human Capital Management

AI-powered EH Hiring tool offers free job matching in NZ

Employment Hero launches EH Hiring, an AI tool offering New Zealand employers free access to pre-screened candidates from a 1.5 million-strong pool.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 6th May 2025
UiPath launches free AI automation training for public sector
Digital Transformation

UiPath launches free AI automation training for public sector

UiPath launches free training to equip public sector workers with agentic automation and AI skills amid evolving government workforce needs.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Apr 2025
CEOs globally focus on tariffs & agentic AI in 2025
Artificial Intelligence

CEOs globally focus on tariffs & agentic AI in 2025

IoT Analytics' Q1 2025 report highlights a 190% spike in CEO discussions on tariffs, alongside rising concerns over economic uncertainty and agentic AI.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Mar 2025
Breaking Barriers: Women Thriving In The IT Industry
Data Science

Breaking Barriers: Women Thriving In The IT Industry

Women in Australia's IT sector face a significant gender gap, with only 23% of graduates being female, yet opportunities for growth and mentorship abound.

By Mandy Scott • 5 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
The Future of Work: Empowering the Next Generation Through Technology and Bridging the Gap
Human Capital Management

The Future of Work: Empowering the Next Generation Through Technology and Bridging the Gap

My First Job is empowering young Australians, especially those in the autistic community, to succeed in the evolving job market through technology and tailored support.

By Cass Champion • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
CDC launches USD $2.7 billion Laverton data campus
Artificial Intelligence

CDC launches USD $2.7 billion Laverton data campus

Construction of a new USD $2.7 billion data campus in Laverton has commenced, poised to boost the local economy and create thousands of jobs.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Job Market stories

Wildstone expands Australian team amid digital billboard growth
Marketing Technologies

Wildstone expands Australian team amid digital billboard growth

Wildstone expands its Australian team to six, hiring three senior roles as it accelerates billboard portfolio growth and digitisation across the country.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 23rd May 2025
Indosat & Wadhwani launch AI training for Indonesian youth
Unified Communications

Indosat & Wadhwani launch AI training for Indonesian youth

Indosat and Wadhwani Foundation launch AI training on myIM3 and bima+ apps to boost digital skills of Indonesian youth amid rising job market competition.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025
IBM & Specialisterne partner to boost neurodiverse skills
EduTech

IBM & Specialisterne partner to boost neurodiverse skills

IBM and Specialisterne have announced an expansion of their partnership, enhancing digital skills for over 200 neurodivergent job seekers by 2025.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Mar 2025
Rising inflation prompts pay rise demands among tech staff
Inflation

Rising inflation prompts pay rise demands among tech staff

A new guide reveals that tech employees in Australia are increasingly assertive about pay demands, yet many struggle to negotiate raises amid rising living costs.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Mar 2025
AI, leadership, cybersecurity skills soar in global demand
DevOps

AI, leadership, cybersecurity skills soar in global demand

Udemy's Q4 2024 Learning Index reveals soaring enrolments in AI (58%), leadership (42%), and cybersecurity (47%), signalling a global upskilling trend.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
Women returners aren't a risk, we're an untapped asset
Fintech

Women returners aren't a risk, we're an untapped asset

This International Women's Day, we must challenge the stigma around women returners in the workforce and recognise their untapped potential.

By Karine Martinez • 4 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
AI in advertising: tackling harmful gender biases
LinkedIn

AI in advertising: tackling harmful gender biases

As International Women's Day 2025 approaches, concerns over gender bias in AI-driven advertising escalate, revealing entrenched stereotypes in digital campaigns.

By Zoe Gadd • 4 min read • Tue, 4th Mar 2025
AI adoption in Australia grows despite talent shortage
Human Capital Management

AI adoption in Australia grows despite talent shortage

LinkedIn's latest findings reveal that 83% of Australian business leaders expect to prioritise AI adoption by 2025, despite facing challenges in sourcing skilled talent.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Mar 2025