Auckland Employment Situation Sparks Local Complaints: Job Market Insights

I suddenly came across a post about New Zealanders being unemployed in Auckland. The comments were really interesting. I thought only people in my situation would find it hard to survive, but it turns out even locals are struggling to find jobs. I took a few screenshots, and if you can’t understand English, I’ll provide a rough translation below.

Image 1: The poster says, “Why is it so hard to find a job in Auckland? I’ve been unemployed for a year, and I’ve been sending out resumes all year. I’ve had very few interview opportunities, and the reasons for rejection are always that the company has already found an internal candidate or that my background doesn’t match. Anyway, they’re all just excuses.”

Image 2: This Kiwi says, “Every job has over 500 applicants. Although many of them are fake, most are real.”

Image 3: Image 3 is even more interesting. These guys and girls share their experiences directly. One comment says, “Now, IT managers with master’s degrees are only applying for part-time tech support positions here. We have enough resumes to rebuild the internet. You can imagine how competitive it is now.”

Another comment from a woman says, “I used to work in HR, but now I’m doing remote telesales. Well, at least it’s a job.” You can sense her helplessness. 😮‍💨

Image 4: This person uses data to make their point. They say the job market is terrible, with the unemployment rate rising from 4.8% to 5.1% in December 2024. They estimate it will be even worse this year, with employers hiring only 1-2 people out of 500 applications. Your competition is those who have been laid off. They suggest checking with recruitment agencies, as there might be a chance to find a job.

Image 5: This one is even funnier. This guy suggests looking for jobs in places where no one lives, like Wellington. Excuse me? Is this how Kiwis see Wellington?

Someone replies, “I’ve sent resumes all over New Zealand, and no one has responded.”

This is the translation. Although it’s just about the IT industry, I think it’s quite representative. If there are no jobs in IT, which is in high demand in New Zealand, then other industries must be even worse.

It seems that finding a job now requires not only ability but also patience. It’s really one carrot for one hole, and when that hole appears, there are 500 carrots waiting to fill it.

Good luck to those who are job hunting ❤️