Salaries, skills and workforce trends
From salaries to skills, find out what’s driving today’s workforce trends and get exclusive insights to help you win the competition for talent and jobs.
2025 New Zealand Salary Guide
Jobseekers researching whether their salary expectations are realistic
Employees seeking to empower their upcoming salary negotiations
Hiring managers looking for salary trends and competitive benchmarking
Explore our 2025 Salary Guide
Why paying a competitive salary is important
Find out why a competitive salary shows your investment in your staff.
Learn why low salaries are a false economy.
Explore the benefits of seeing your employees as assets, not an expense.
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How to ask about the salary in a job interview
Learn more about when is the right time to bring up salaries during an interview.
Find out how to prepare the right numbers beforehand.
Discover key tips for salary negotiation.
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2025 Salary Guide
Explore Robert Half’s 2025 New Zealand Salary Guide, including up-to-date salaries, employee benefits and perks, and market trends in NZ.
Hiring advice
Research and insights
What are non-monetary benefits and why do they matter?
Discover why non-monetary benefits like flexibility, training, and recognition are essential for retaining top talent in New Zealand.
What do NZ employees want in 2025? It’s not what you think
Discover what employees want in 2025, from flexible work and career growth to well-being and competitive benefits.
How to successfully negotiate your salary this year
Discover salary trends, key negotiation strategies, and a salary negotiation email sample to help you secure the pay you deserve.
How to negotiate a cyber-security salary in NZ
Securing a fulfilling role in cyber-security in New Zealand is rewarding, but navigating salary negotiations can feel complex. This blog equips you with five crucial yet often overlooked strategies to confidently approach your next salary discussion and secure a mutually beneficial compensation package.
How to choose between two candidates for a job
Stuck on how to choose between two candidates for a job? We've got you covered. Learn 5 effective strategies for making an informed decision, including structured interviewing & assessing cultural fit. Discover how to hire the perfect candidate today.
How to handle a pay rise request
Has an employee asked you for a pay rise? Find out what steps you can take to respond & what factors you will need to weigh up before responding.
Accepting a job offer
Accepting a job offer that gives you career progression and opportunities for growth allows you to explore exciting new horizons.
Why you should never accept a counteroffer
Companies are always keen to hold onto their top employees, so don’t be surprised if your resignation is followed by a counteroffer.
How to decline a job offer
Before you rush in to accept a new job offer, it’s worth asking yourself if it’s really what you are looking for.
