Locals across the Hibiscus Coast may want to take note of the latest SEEK NZ Employment Report for September, which reveals a modest 1% drop in job ads for Auckland, reflecting a broader national trend of slight declines.

Despite this dip, the report offers a mixed picture, with some regions experiencing growth while others, like Auckland, saw only marginal changes.

Nationally, job ads fell slightly, and for the first time in a year, applications per job ad also dropped by 2%.

Auckland’s decline mirrors a nationwide cooling, where larger regions, including Wellington and Bay of Plenty, also recorded similar 1% decreases in job ads.

On the industry front, Auckland saw varied performance.

The Construction sector faced one of the more significant declines, dropping by 8% nationwide, which may have contributed to the city’s overall dip.

In contrast, Professional Services grew, with Insurance & Superannuation showing a notable 27% rise, and Legal up by 11%, indicating that opportunities remain strong in these fields.

Canterbury stood out as the only major region to record a rise in job ads, climbing by 6%.

Smaller regions, such as Gisborne, experienced a 14% jump, while the West Coast saw a 12% drop, underscoring the fluctuations typical of less populous areas.

The SEEK Employment Report provides valuable insights helping locals understand how the job market is evolving and what sectors may offer better opportunities moving forward.