Temporary Jobs

Salary Information and Career Progression

The rates of pay for Temporary jobs vary depending on the role itself. As a temp, you will generally be paid by the hour. Salt’s rates or pay for Temporary jobs range from NZ$20 per hour, going up to around NZ$40 per hour, plus holiday pay. The rate paid is reflective of the skills required for the role.

Future Prospects

As businesses become increasingly conservative about employing permanent members of staff, demand for Temp jobs in every sector looks set to increase. There is also a rising amount of project-based Temp work, which offers candidates more certainty about the duration of their time in a given role.

Automation has also drastically shifted the type of Temporary roles which businesses are creating. Tasks such as data entry and some reception responsibilities i.e. phone systems are now run by software and algorithms, while payroll is often fully automated. This hasn’t stopped companies from constantly creating new Temp jobs, and brought a demand for data-focused roles, requiring a background in analytics and excel reporting.

Employers’ Requirements

Considering the range of vacancies and industries in which they will potentially be working, candidates for Temporary job roles are required to be agile and flexible, and ready to hit the ground running in any given role. Employers will often prefer candidates who are computer-savvy and fluent in a range of software packages. In terms of harder skills, many Temporary jobs will also require candidates to have specific experience in the relevant sector, if not the role itself.

CV Requirements

Both hard skills and soft skills are relevant for any Temporary role, and all should be listed on a candidate’s CV, particularly those relating to software packages. Many companies will prefer applicants to have a CV, which boasts proven experience in a diverse range of sectors and businesses, in order to show versatility. In terms of soft skills, a positive attitude, excellent people skills and emotional maturity will stand candidates in good stead, no matter which type of job they are applying for.

Interview Preparation

There are a broad range of interview formats for Temping jobs, some of which are more formal than others. It ultimately depends on the length of the assignment, and the level of seniority of the role. An increasing number of clients are also asking to meet candidates in advance, rather than hiring them based on their CV alone, in order to make sure they are a good fit for the culture. Candidates should explore the company’s website and LinkedIn profiles by way of research, and Salt will also prepare candidates for any client meetings.

Top Tip

To be flexible and agile! In today’s market, businesses require Temps at short notice and temps who can handle just about anything! Be the person who can deliver on every front. This means being open to all types of roles within your skill set, to consider doing short-term and long-term assignments, and to travel to a range of locations around Auckland.