Feature article

How to lead and retain Gen Z in the New Zealand workplace

Grace Fox from HainesAttract shares how to better understand, attract and retain the core generation of workers.

Trade Me Jobs
Last updated: 8 May 2026 | 4 min read

Moving beyond the "new generation" label

Flexibility is a requirement, not a perk

Purpose over paychecks

Gen Z is after flexibility, purpose, and clear career paths.

Mental health and genuine wellbeing

Career pathways: The new promotion

Handling redundancy and job security

Leading and retaining

Author

Trade Me Jobs Trade Me Jobs
Trade Me Jobs Content Writer