2026/27

Kinetic Recruitment, part of the HOBAN Recruitment Group, is proud to release the 2026/27 Workforce Trends Report.

Built on real employer data across New Zealand and Australia, this report provides a clear view of hiring activity, workforce challenges, and market conditions across key industries.

Drawing on insights from employers across New Zealand, this report provides a practical view of how organisations are responding to current conditions.

Inside the report, you’ll find:

• Hiring confidence and workforce growth expectations

• The impact of AI and technology on recruitment

• Employee turnover trends and retention challenges

• Workforce planning priorities across sectors

• Skills shortages and changing candidate expectations

Please fill out the form below to request your copy!

Access the latest workforce insights to support your hiring and business strategy.

This report is designed to help:

• Employers plan and benchmark workforce decisions

• Hiring managers understand market conditions

• Leaders respond to changing workforce expectations

Make informed decisions with real employer data. Understand where the market is heading, how hiring behaviour is shifting, and what it means for your organisation.