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  •   Home > News > Business

    Plenty of choice for those hunting for a job

    Plenty of choice for those hunting for a job


    Trade Me jobs says listings are up 22 percent year on year for the past quarter, with more than 71 thousand at the end of March.

    The Automotive, construction, roading and operations sectors have seen the biggest increase.

    Wellington takes the lead as the highest paid district and Canterbury and the Waikato are the lowest.

    IT was found to be the highest paying profession listed.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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