In brief
In September, New Zealand added 2.36 million filled jobs, up 0.3 % from the previous month, according to Stats NZ. The public administration and safety sector led the growth, while Auckland and Canterbury saw the largest regional increases.
New Zealand’s employment statistics point to a modest expansion in the labor market over the month of September. According to official data released by Statistics New Zealand (Stats NZ), the number of filled jobs grew by 0.3 percent, adding 2.36 million positions.This rise represents a net increase of 7,227 jobs compared to August. Across the year, the total number of filled positions has also climbed, with the same month’s data indicating a 0.7 percent year‑on‑year growth for both male and female workers.By sector, the public administration and safety field posted the largest annual increase, registering an additional 6,041 jobs, which is a 3.7 percent jump from the same period last year. Health care and social assistance followed with 5,942 jobs added, a yearly rise of 2.1 percent. Construction added 2,480 positions, while the education and training sector saw 2,386 new jobs. These figures show that public-facing and infrastructure-related industries are the primary drivers of employment growth.Regional analysis indicates that Auckland, New Zealand’s largest metropolitan area, reported the highest gain in job openings. The city added 6,798 positions, an increase of 0.9 percent compared to the previous year. On the South Island, the Canterbury region likewise experienced significant growth, recording 6,519 additional jobs, a 2.1 percent year‑on‑year rise.Gross earnings data for the month also reflect an upward trend. Total gross earnings reached 16.1 billion New Zealand dollars, equivalent to approximately 9.15 billion U.S. dollars, which constitutes a 3.4 percent increase from September of the previous year.While the month‑on‑month uptick is modest, it signals a steady improvement in the employment landscape, especially within critical public sectors. The growth observed in key regions such as Auckland and Canterbury may also suggest localized demand for labor, potentially tied to ongoing development projects and public demand for services.These statistics, gathered by Stats NZ and reported by Xinhua, provide a snapshot of the current state of the New Zealand labour market. They showcase sectoral shifts that may influence future policy decisions and investment priorities, and they highlight the importance of monitoring both national and regional employment trends as the country moves toward its economic objectives.
