Jobs
Kiwifruit growers plan new rules for contractors
The chief executive of New Zealand Kiwifruit Growers Inc, Nikki Johnson, says a new system will help ensure contractors pay kiwifruit workers fairly. Audio
Migrant workers rep says he's fed up with exploitation here
An investigation by the Labour Inspectorate found more than half of the Bay of Plenty kiwifruit companies they looked into were failing to provide the minimum wage, correct holiday pay or even give… Audio
Skilled labour shortage a challenge for South Canterbury
South Canterbury businesses says the area is facing a skilled labour shortage, and not enough is being done to bring in new talent. Local talent is difficult to come by, and many job seekers lack… Audio
Job seekers warned to take care when negotiating wages
Wages are on the rise in some industries, but job seekers need to be careful not to seem greedy when negotiating a pay packet with potential employers. Audio
ANZ job ads index falls in May
The strong growth in job advertisements has come to an end. Audio
Human road kill
Competition and technology is creating what billionaire Warren Buffet calls "road kill." Audio
Job ads pick up to strongest level in five months
The number of job advertisements has increased at the fastest rate in five months reflecting a strong labour market. Audio
Unemployment rate edges lower
Unemployment has dipped below 5 percent - better than expected. Audio
Research into gen gaps & it's not what you might think
New research into age discrimination and inter-generational conflict has found that while younger and older workers may clash, they have more in common than previously thought. The Generation Gaps… Audio
Jobs ads pick up in February
Job ads have risen but there are signs the growth may have found its peak. Audio
Canterbury farmer's blunt job ad goes viral
Canterbury farmer Geoff Wallace posted a job advertisement asking for a non-smoker who, "wears his hat with the peak to the front and be capable of wearing his pants around his ass not his knees." Video, Audio
New technology with Andy Linton
Andy Linton discusses the impact of technology on jobs and the prospect of a universal basic income - and driverless cars. Audio
Skills shortages give employees an edge in wage bargaining
The new year may be the best time to ask for a wage increase, but the state of the economy and company finances will determine the outcome for most workers. Audio
Job ads growth strongest in about five years
Job advertisements are growing at the strongest annual rate in about five years. Audio
How to LOVE your job, no matter what
It's hump day, on what may be a lot of people's first week back at work since Christmas. But what's the secret to loving your job, no matter what? Auckland University of Technology researcher and… Audio
Online job ads rise reflects business confidence
The number of online job advertisements is up, reflecting a strong economic outlook. Audio
New Zealand employers offering work-life balance
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Co-founder of Recruitment solutions firm WEIRDLY, talking about how many New Zealand employers are dealing with offering work-life balance and if NZ will ever move to enact the kind of legislation… Audio
Kiwi workers make busy beavers at Christmas
Many workers across the country will knock off today for a summer break, but for many industries, the festive season is not a time to slow down. Audio
Overhaul fish industry to guarantee jobs - union
The E Tu union is calling on the fisheries regulator to overhaul the industry to ensure three-quarters of jobs go to New Zealanders. Audio
Future of jobs in Far North hang on power pricing
The Far North mayor is furious the government's decided not to go any further with a feasibility study for a proposed pulp and timber mill in Kaikohe - a venture which could've created more than 200… Audio
