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  •   Home > News > Politics

    Good news for those wanting a career change

    Good news for those wanting a career change


    Trade Me jobs data shows listings are up 22 percent year-on-year for the last quarter.

    Construction, roading and manufacturing jobs show the biggest surge.

    But Beyond Recruitment General Manager, Ben Pearson, says there's a massive shortage of people throughout the IT, technology, digital and retail procurement sectors.

    He says its a candidate short market with more jobs out there than people to fill them.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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    Entertainment:
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    Accident and Emergency:
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    Golf:
    A mixed start for Kiwi golfer Danny Lee to the new LIV Golf League season in Riyadh 13:07

    Entertainment:
    Florence Hunt has joined Dior as its new brand ambassador 13:01

    Entertainment:
    Sabrina Carpenter has been branded "stupid and cruel" by PETA after performing with a live bird at the Grammy Awards 12:31

    Business:
    House prices are expected to rise as the year goes on - on the back of increased sales activity 12:27

    Entertainment:
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    Athletics:
    New Zealand's Winter Olympic chef de mission Marty Toomey has praised his team's experienced athletes for easing the nerves of the debutants 11:57


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