2nd February 2024 EmploymentThe minimum wage is increasing by 2% from $22.70 to $23.15 per hour from 1 April.
31st January 2024 Air NZ / EmploymentAir New Zealand facilitated an estimated $14.6bn in visitor expenditure in the year to June 2023, according to a new analysis.
30th January 2024 Employment / Stats NZFilled jobs in accommodation and food services have risen 5.1% in December 2023 compared with the same month the previous year, according to Stats NZ.
25th January 2024 Employment / RecoveryWhile many are enjoying strong summer demand, some problems are getting worse, say operators.
23rd January 2024 EmploymentWage growth in Queenstown Lakes’ accommodation and food services sector was up 7.9% in the 12 months to September 2023, according to a market snapshot report of the region.
29th November 2023 Employment / Stats NZThe number of filled jobs in accommodation and food services rose by 5.1% in October 2023, compared with the same month last year, according to Stats NZ.
2nd November 2023 Employment / Stats NZThe percentage of filled jobs in the accommodation and food services sector in September has increased 6% on the same month last year, according to Stats NZ.
2nd November 2023 EmploymentBusinesses from the hospitality and food retail sectors will be among employers take part in a job fair to be held in Picton next week.
5th October 2023 Employment / Trade MeThe average salary in tourism and hospitality totalled $61,607 in Q3 2023, up 8% from the same time last year, according to data from Trade Me Jobs.
28th September 2023 Data / EmploymentThe number of tourism-related filled jobs jumped significantly in August 2023 compared to the same month last year, according to Stats NZ’s latest employment indicators.
26th September 2023 Employment / SEEKHospitality and tourism job advertisements jumped 20% in August 2023 compared with the previous month, according to SEEK’s latest Employment Report.
8th September 2023 Employment / Stats NZEmployment in the accommodation and food services sector in the June Quarter rose 2.5% compared to the previous, with 3,758 jobs filled, according to Stats NZ.
6th September 2023 EmploymentChristchurch hospitality and accommodation provider Springs Junction Café and Motor Inn has been fined $36,000 for breaching multiple employment standards during the 2020 Covid pandemic.
28th August 2023 Data / EmploymentAccommodation and food services jobs rose by 12,310 jobs in July 2023, up 8.4% on the same month last year, according to Stats NZ’s latest employment indicators figures.
22nd August 2023 AIAL / EmploymentAuckland Airport is making efforts to attract more women into operations and infrastructure roles.
16th August 2023 EmploymentThe median weekly earnings from wages and salaries has jumped 7.1% over the last year, rising to $1,273.
14th August 2023 EmploymentThe government is moving ahead with plans to implement a pay gap reporting system for large organisations.
4th August 2023 Employment / GwTGwT is closing its training and education programmes after failing to secure funding to continue beyond October 2023.
3rd August 2023 Employment / Stats NZEmployment in tourism-related industries tops 275k, comprising nearly 10% of the workforce.
1st August 2023 EmploymentAccommodation and food services led job growth in June 2023, according to Stats NZ.
4th July 2023 Employment / VisasWorking holidaymakers from the UK are now able to stay in New Zealand for up to three years, benefiting employers and around 3,000 visa holders in the country.
30th June 2023 EmploymentEmployment in the accommodation and food services industry continues to climb with 15,152 jobs filled in May.
26th June 2023 Employment / HaysWorkforce and recruitment firm Hays has declared a skills recession as the impact of worker shortages continue to impact businesses.
23rd June 2023 Employment / VisasThe government is adjusting the duration of the Accredited Employer Work Visa from three years to five years from November.
21st June 2023 Employment / Hospitality NZHospitality New Zealand has applied to become the bargaining agent for hospitality employers, which would see it enter negotiations on an industry pay arrangement under the Fair Pay Agreements Act.
31st May 2023 Employment / NZIERBorder reopenings around the world are helping to ease labour shortages in New Zealand, according to a report.
30th May 2023 EmploymentCan more employee sharing enhance New Zealand’s tourism workforce?
30th May 2023 Employment / HospitalityThe number of filled jobs in accommodation and food services rose by 17,138 in April 2023, up 12.2% on the same month last year.
30th May 2023 Employment / VisasBusinesses that wish to hire people on Partner of a Worker Work Visas will need to be accredited employers and pay at least the minimum wage, under changes that come into effect from tomorrow.
29th May 2023 Employment / ITPAn accelerator programme, a tech expo, and industry workshops to foster innovation will be among the initiatives funded from $18.22m provided to tourism in Budget 2023.
29th May 2023 EmploymentMore than 1,000 hospitality jobs have been filled in Queenstown’s labour market over the last year.
24th May 2023 Employment / TAUAuckland Council is cutting about 500 jobs with 200 to go from Tātaki Auckland Unlimited.
5th May 2023 Employment / VisasPrime Minister Chris Hipkins says New Zealand’s upgraded working holiday agreement with the UK will help support tourism and hospitality.
4th May 2023 Employment / Stats NZThe seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 3.4% in the March 2023 quarter, unchanged from the last quarter, according to figures released by Stats NZ.
28th April 2023 Data / EmploymentThe number of filled jobs in the accommodation and food services sector reached 18,101 in March 2023, up 12.9% on the same month last year, according to Stats NZ.
28th April 2023 Employment / GO RentalsGO Rentals is offering its staff health checks to help support their mental wellbeing.
27th April 2023 Employment / TransportThe new rules boost the residence pathway for skippers, deckhands and bus drivers coming to work under the AEWV.
13th April 2023 EmploymentTourism and hospitality staff shortages appear to be easing on the West Coast, according to Te Tai o Poutini West Coast Regional Skills Leadership Group.
12th April 2023 Employment / Fullers360Fullers360 has welcomed the government’s move to improve residency pathways for skippers and deck hands under the transport sector agreement.
5th April 2023 EmploymentThe changes have been made to help address casual workforce shortages in tourism and hospitality.
3rd April 2023 EmploymentNew Zealand’s recommend living wage will rise to $26 per hour in September, a 9.9% increase on the 2022/23 wage of $23.65.
29th March 2023 Air NZ / EmploymentAir New Zealand says it has increased its entry wage to $30 per hour to help attract around 400 workers to rebuild its airport teams across the country.
24th March 2023 Employment / Stats NZNew Zealand employees are seeking more flexibility in their hours and location of work, according to a survey from Stats NZ.
14th March 2023 Employment / GwTGo with Tourism is seeking ambitious workers to step up and shape their careers in a new leadership coaching competition.
10th March 2023 Employment / VisasThree new working holiday visas between the United Kingdom and New Zealand will come into force by 1 July this year.
2nd March 2023 EmploymentTourism Minister Peeni Henare and the Better Work plan leaders on the crucial issue of funding.
2nd March 2023 Employment / PoliticsThe National Party has criticised the Better Work Action Plan for failing to address the staff shortages being suffered across the tourism sector.
2nd March 2023 Employment / ResearchStress, insufficient pay, poor work-life balance and a lack of better opportunities contribute to staff churn rates.
1st March 2023 Employment / ITPThe tourism minister says it will address ongoing challenges in the workforce and create a new standard for employment.
24th February 2023 Air NZ / EmploymentAir New Zealand is increasing its parental leave benefits for employees at the airline.
