Kiwis are seeing a mixed bag in the latest employment figures, with new data shedding light on job trends for the June 2024 quarter.

According to the latest report from Stats NZ, the total number of filled jobs across the country stands at 2.3 million, showing a slight decrease of 0.4 percent from the previous quarter.

The June 2024 quarter compared to March 2024 saw a decline of 8,789 jobs.

However, when looking at the year-on-year figures, there was a notable increase in gross earnings, rising by 7.6 percent, or $12.5 billion, reflecting an overall positive trend in income despite fewer job openings.

Sector-wise, the health care and social assistance industry experienced the largest increase, adding 3,843 jobs or 1.4 percent.

Conversely, sectors such as administrative and support services, construction, and accommodation and food services saw declines, with the latter two experiencing drops of 1.2 percent and 1.1 percent, respectively.

Regionally, Auckland reported the largest decrease, with a drop of 5,248 jobs or 0.7 percent.

Other regions, including Waikato, Hawke’s Bay, Bay of Plenty, and Taranaki, also saw reductions, indicating a broader trend of job losses across multiple areas.

In terms of gender, the number of filled jobs rose equally for both men and women, with increases of 0.4 percent over the year.

On the earnings front, significant gains were noted in several industries.

Health care and social assistance saw a remarkable 17 percent increase in gross earnings, amounting to an additional $3.3 billion.

Public administration and safety, and education and training also saw notable rises of 10 percent and 11 percent, respectively.

Additionally, the report includes a revision for the June 2023 quarter, correcting previous errors in regional job coding.

Jobs originally misclassified under the Westland territorial authority are now accurately assigned to the Selwyn territorial authority in the Canterbury region.