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Concern more Kiwis moving overseas as graduate roles decline in the public sector

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Publish Date
Tue, 7 Apr 2026, 6:21am
Chinese graduates face a tough job market requiring master's degrees for top jobs. Photo / the Washington Post
Chinese graduates face a tough job market requiring master's degrees for top jobs. Photo / the Washington Post

Concern more Kiwis moving overseas as graduate roles decline in the public sector

Author
Newstalk ZB ,
Publish Date
Tue, 7 Apr 2026, 6:21am

Students are worried the fight for jobs is getting even harder as public sector roles dry up. 

There were just over 485 graduate roles in November 2023, down to 192 last November. 

It comes after a significant push —led by the Government— for cost savings. 

Victoria University Students Association president Aidan Donoghue says finding work is a huge concern, and more are looking overseas for jobs. 

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