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SEEK Admin · 16d ago

inLooking for work in New Zealand

Starting your career in New Zealand? This space is for peer-to-peer discussions where you can swap stories, visa tips, and practical advice on finding work. Your journey could inspire someone else, and their insight could help you too. Jump into the conversation! The best support often comes from those walking the same path.

Anon508779 · 16d ago

inFinding a job

Finding work is so incredibly hard, especially if you are looking for afternoon or night shift. I have been struggling to find full time employment for coming up 4 years. I apply ever since day for jobs that may be available but never hear back and if I do it’s only to decline. I need an income I have kids I have to support and these jobs we apply for in hopes we may find something is absolutely devastating. People have a real need for woke and a real desperate need for income that is stable.

Anon816097 · 12d ago

inSalary and benefits

So I'm very disgruntled at work right now - long story short, we hired a new person in our team slightly junior to me and I found out they're getting paid around ~5k more. I know it's not that much more at the end of the day but wtf. How do I bring it up with my manager? I can't not say anything. Discussing salary is banned at my company so I'm not sure how to initially mention it. Tips? Advice?

Anon826089 · 10d ago

inFinding a job

Everyone's talking about how terrible the job market is, I just want to know if anyone has any theories as to when it might get better? I've almost given up looking for a full time job and now just scour part time and casual listings until the job market improves - question is, when will it? (will it ever?) Any experts here that can weigh in?

Princess · 10d ago

inInterviews

Has anyone ever received a job rejection by phone? Personally, after an interview, I prefer an email. It saves everyone time and allows candidates to process their emotions privately. Phone call rejections can cause unnecessary stress for applicants, even if it’s part of an organisation’s standard process. In my view, companies that still use this approach should reconsider. There are kinder and more considerate ways to communicate outcomes and feedback e.g. through emails.

Anon600450 · 14d ago

inCustomer service

We have a manager at work who is baasically a saint. He's just so nice and supportive and one of those rare people who cares about you and how you are. Our team want to do something to show we appreciate him but we don't want it to be inapporpriate or too much. Any ideas? He doesn't drink so it can't be alcohol but we don't know much more about him or what he likes. help!

Anon150619 · 16d ago

inFinding a job

it would be nice if employers showed us where we are lacking i’m pretty qualified and the jobs i’m applying for are way below my expertise and still no answer or call back also some jobs are under paying the role what’s up with that i wonder why everyone is leaving nz….!!!

Anon627659 · 16d ago

inSalary and benefits

Question for salaried workers: how much overtime do you do? I find myself at work until 7 or slightly later the 3 days I'm in the office. I don't seem to have any overtime or time in leiu policy in my contract. Is it required by law? I don't want to be working late all the time but I also don't want to lose my job. Is it normal to have to work late this much? I'm in marketing for a tech co.

Emma · 25d ago

inFinding a job

I am a student finishing up with my studies at the end of November. I have applied to so many jobs but have never heard anything back. The fear is that I won't get a job and enough hours that be able to pay my rent, and my current employer can't give me the hours I need......

Alishba · 16d ago

inFinding a job

I dedicate 3 to 4 hours daily to searching and applying for jobs from last 4 months but have not yet been successful. I have experience in finance and recovery, customer service, retail, and administration, and I’m confident in my ability and still no luck may this hard time end soon…. Good luck everyone

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