Breaking in and burning out: A young Kiwi’s finance story

ANALYSIS: A recently graduated high school student is on a journey to find out how young analysts can get ahead in the finance sector.

Thriving in the corporate world is a marathon, not a sprint.

Jonty MacIntyre Sat, 18 Oct 2025

Emerging into New Zealand’s finance sector today feels like hitting a moving target. After two recent recessions and aggressive rate hikes, the economy is fragile, and employers are keeping their cards close to their chests.

New Zealand’s own recruitment analysts note a forecast contraction and

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