We’ve seen a surge in activity in the past few months, a sure sign that things are heading in the right direction. Listing numbers grew 15%, an indication that companies are expanding and consumer confidence is on the rise ahead of the upcoming tax changes.

2. IT jobs still #1?

IT, sales and HR & recruitment have all been particularly active, with listing numbers up 30% compared with the same time last year.

Auckland (21%), Waikato (20%), Gisborne (27%) and Wellington (19%) all delivered strong listings growth, but it was Taranaki that lead the charge with a 43% increase.

3. Pay packets down?

Pay packets on offer for the majority of jobs have dropped over the past year – aside from IT and banking & finance, which saw salaries for IT project managers and business analysts grow by 17% and 11% respectively. In terms of location, Wellington was one of the few areas where pay rates rose, and Wellington City topped the highest paid locations with an average pay of $74,647.

4. What does the future hold?

We predict that the demand for highly skilled candidates will continue to increase, and so will the pay packets required to attract them.