SEEK's latest employment data shows positive momentum in job ads
Job ads for human resources and recruitment roles went up in September amid an overall positive momentum for job postings in New Zealand, according to SEEK.
SEEK's latest Employment Report showed that job postings went up one per cent month-on-month across the country in September. HR and recruitment listings similarly went up one per cent.
The one per cent increase in overall job postings is consistent with the growth posted since June, with the momentum being broad-based.
"While ad volumes are still low compared to historical averages, the past four months of growth demonstrate positive momentum in the market," said Rob Clark, SEEK NZ country manager, in a statement.
"The momentum was broad-based, with almost every industry seeing increasing demand, but the Construction and Professional Services sectors in particular are where growth has been accelerating recently."
Most industries in New Zealand had a monthly increase in job ads, with Banking and Financial Services seeing the biggest five per cent hike.
Meanwhile, only Science and Technology as well as Design and Architecture recorded drops in job ads, both declining by one per cent.
Job ads by region
By location, the report found that all regions saw a monthly increase in job ads in September, with Hawke's Bay, Northland, and Bay of Plenty recording a three per cent increase each.
"Looking at annual trends, the South Island is outperforming the North, with all regions recording double-digit rises in ad volumes," Clark said.
The findings are similar to recent data from Trade Me Jobs, where it found that the South Island's strong job market growth has fuelled New Zealand's job listings in the last quarter.
Applications per job ad
Meanwhile, applications per job ad grew six per cent year-on-year, according to the report. Manawatu logged the highest applications per job ad by region, with a 19% year-on-year increase.
"On the candidate side, applications per job ad continue to rise, with regions including Manawatu, Auckland, and Waikato attracting significant interest from candidates," Clark said.
On the other hand, the West Coast saw the biggest annual decline with seven per cent.
