Employment

Rhonda Samoa is a truck driver, a graduate of the New Zealand Film School, and the sister of Mark Samoa who was killed in a work accident on the Wellington waterfront in 2013. She remains optimistic… Audio

This week the Auckland Council and Youth Connections held a jobfest for youth at the Manukau campus of MIT, connecting thousands of youth with employers. Audio

Students' advocates say university students, and those who have just graduated, are being asked to work more, and longer, for free, with promises of getting their feet in the door in their industry of… Audio

Supporters of a push to get more young Pasifika people into skilled trades in Auckland say parents and employers will need to change their attitudes if it's to succeed. Audio

Work and Income staff have been putting up with being punched and assaulted, and sometimes not reporting it properly to avoid time consuming investigations from higher up. Audio

Until a few months ago, Selwyn Cook had no idea how many people he'd employed who live with disabilities. He says he doesn't count them and just employs the best person for the job. It turns out that… Audio

It's when, not if, for New Zealand troop deployment against Isis, and the employment and wage data is out soon. Audio

A recruitment firm says how staff and bosses will have to radically adapt to different ways of being employed as the New Zealand workforce ages. Simon Bennett is the chief executive of Madison… Audio

Economists expect the December quarter labour market figures to reflect a slight drop in the unemployment rate, continued jobs growth and strong participation in the workforce. Audio

The Service and Food Workers Union says an influx of Indian tertiary students is undermining the pay for New Zealand workers. Audio

John Key has revealed more details about selling off state houses and Labour's Andrew Little has promised more jobs as both leaders delivered their state-of-the-nation speeches in Auckland today. Audio

The Labour Party leader, Andrew Little, has told an audience of predominantly small business owners in Auckland how Labour would boost economic growth to create more, higher paying jobs. Audio

The Auckland jobs market is continuing to lead the way, though job ad figures show growth is flattening out. Audio

Charles McGuinness is an employment lawyer with DLA Phillips Fox. Audio

Young people lack life skills but are technically savvy. Audio

Students wanting a job with a fat paycheck and good prospects should consider a career in civil engineering, software development or accountancy and steer clear of acting and hospitality. Audio

Businesses are hiring more staff as they continue to feel upbeat about 2015. Audio

An economist is expecting jobs confidence to rebound later this year. Audio

More than three quarters of New Zealanders are unhappy with their jobs and want a change. Audio

Confidence in the jobs market has fallen as bad economic news here and overseas makes people feel gloomier. Audio