MBIE Short Term Employment Forecasts: 2016 – 2019

- Employment forecasts report released today by the MBIE today suggests that employment will continue to grow by an average of 2.1 per cent, or 148,300 jobs annually over the next three years.

- The construction, hospitality and services sectors will continue to boost employment over the next two to three years.

- Rates of employment growth are forecast to be highest in the South Island, particularly in Marlborough, the West Coast and Otago over the three year period, though Auckland and Christchurch should see the largest net gains.

Read the full report for detailed forecasts by industry and occupation for regions.

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