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What is the happiest job in New Zealand?

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Sat, 7 Feb 2026, 12:45pm
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What is the happiest job in New Zealand?

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Sat, 7 Feb 2026, 12:45pm

What is the happiest job in New Zealand? 

Research undertaken in 2025 looked at how people across different jobs and sectors rated their wellbeing. They targeted people who were “mid-career” – around 40 years old. 

Dr Dougal Sutherland joined Jack Tame to delve into the findings and see what factors make for the happiest careers.

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