Market Insights

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Weekly NZ Live Market Update

Every Friday Frog Recruitment produces an employment and job seeker market update live on Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, X, and Instagram to talk all things recruitment. Hosted by NZ Managing Director Shannon Barlow for the latest insights into the employment and job seeker markets. Explore our hot jobs across New Zealand and some exciting opportunities abroad in Australia and the United Kingdom.


Joined weekly by one of our recruitment consultants across New Zealand, we cover a range of different topics along the career journey, and provide expert advice and insights to help you get the job you love. 

Latest career and employer insight articles

By Bianca Luck July 29, 2025
Gain insight into the 2025 accounting and finance labour market across Australia and New Zealand. This update outlines the top roles in demand, the rising importance of contract talent, and how technology and training are reshaping the sector. Discover how businesses can better compete for scarce skills in a fast-moving landscape.
By Aiden Boast July 24, 2025
New regulations, shifting buyer habits, and the rise of AI have reshaped New Zealand’s marketing landscape. In this update, Karl Sullivan explains how the automotive sector is balancing pressure with innovation and why authenticity is more valuable than ever.
By Leanne Lazarus July 23, 2025
As the job market stabilises, HR teams in New Zealand are leaning into upskilling and retention strategies to keep top talent. In this update, Samantha McCall discusses how legal shifts and wage pressures are shaping employer priorities and candidate expectations across the country.
By Nicole Consterdine July 23, 2025
Discover how Australia's and New Zealand's public sectors are adapting to budget cuts and staffing challenges in 2025. This update explores key recruitment patterns, workforce pressures, and employee retention risks. Learn how agencies can strengthen sustainability and improve long-term talent strategies.

Are you prepared for your next interview?

2024 Employment and Salary Trends Report

Salary trends, talent attraction, and retention strategies

Explore the future of recruitment in New Zealand, Australia, and the United Kingdom as well

as job seekers' expectations and company culture alongside labour market trends.

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