Recruitment specialists Hudson have released their survey of employment prospects in New Zealand over the next six months – to December 2006.
The survey of 1,705 Hudson clients shows hiring expectations at +36%.*
This result, while encouraging for those seeking work in New Zealand, is in line with other indications of a softening economy – the survey at the same time last year found hiring expectations had peaked at an all-time high of +43.5%
Employment demand is currently positive in every employment sector – no industries are expecting staffing reductions in the next six months.
Hiring Expectations By Industry
The Most Positive Sectors
- Information Technology (+54%)
- Financial Services / Insurance (+48%)
- Construction / Property / Engineering (+48%)
- Government (+46%)
- Professional Services (+45%)
- Utilities (+44%)
The Least Positive Sectors
- Transport (+22%)
- Education (+18%)
- Tourism (+16%)
- Advertising / Marketing / Media sector (+16%)
- Manufacturing (+12%)
Hiring Intentions By Region
Employers in the Lower North Island - specifically Wellington - are the most bullish about their prospects in the coming months. Hiring intentions are:
- Lower North Island: (+43%)
- Upper North Island (+32%)
- South Island: (+28%)
* This is the result of subtracting the percentage of employers who expect to lose staff from the percentage who expect to recruit more staff.