TVNZ Breakfast - Employment Market Insights - May 2026

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Watch Trina Jones on Breakfast discussing the latest unemployment figures and what we’re seeing firsthand across the employment market here at Cultivate.

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In the interview, Trina shares insights into how the market has shifted from the start of 2026 through to now - including hiring trends, candidate movement, business confidence, and the flow-on impact global economic events are continuing to have here in Aotearoa.

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She also touches on the realities many job seekers are currently facing, particularly young people entering the workforce, and shares practical advice around standing out in a more competitive market - from building transferable skills and growing networks, to staying visible, adaptable and proactive during a slower hiring period.

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A really valuable conversation for employers, job seekers, graduates and anyone interested in where the NZ employment market is heading.

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