Top 10 most popular jobs of 2022

The following is a list of the positions that garnered the highest interest on the careers.govt.nz website in the year 2022. Helping positions, such as those in law enforcement, education, and the medical field, are very sought after. There is a lack of skilled workers in five of the top ten occupations, but there are lots of other jobs with greater chances that aren't on the list.

According to the findings of a study conducted by the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC), students have a tendency to choose careers that are already quite popular. This underlines the need for better understanding about the breadth of jobs that are accessible, including those that are less well-known.

The top 10 occupations that will get the most searches on careers.govt.nz in 2022

1. Member of the police force

In both 2018 and 2019, the most sought after occupation was that of a police officer.

Officers of the law are responsible for maintaining order, preventing and solving crimes, and providing assistance in times of crisis and criminal activity.

Officer of the law

2. Registered nurse

After psychologist, registered nurse is now the second most prevalent occupation in the United States.

In healthcare facilities such as hospitals, clinics, rest homes, and nursing homes, registered nurses evaluate, treat, and provide assistance for patients who are ill, handicapped, or wounded.

Registered nurse

3. Psychologist

The position of psychologist remained in third place.

Psychologists diagnose, treat, and attempt to prevent a broad variety of mental and general health disorders that impact adults, adolescents, and children. Psychologists deal with all age groups.

Psychologist

4. Paramedic

In 2019, a paramedic rose from sixth place to the fifth spot, passing both an accountant and a secondary school teacher along the way.

Assessing and treating patients who are very sick or wounded, as well as transporting them to hospitals when required, are the responsibilities of paramedics.

Paramedic

5. Chartered Accountant

The position of accountant remains the sixth most sought after in the labor market.

Companies, organizations, and individuals may all benefit from the bookkeeping services that accountants provide. In addition to this, accountants are responsible for preparing financial statements and paperwork and providing customers with advice about the financial elements of their businesses.

Accountant

6. Electrician

In 2019, the position of Electrician rose from the position of last place.

Electricians are responsible for testing, installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical equipment and systems.

Electrician

7. Educator at the secondary level

The position of secondary school teacher remained a popular choice, albeit falling to fifth place from fourth place in 2019.

Teachers in secondary schools are responsible for the planning, preparation, and instruction of one or more topics to students ranging in age from 13 to 18.

Educator at the secondary level

8. Building Designer

The occupation of architect remained popular despite falling to eighth position in 2019 from seventh.

Architects are professionals who not only plan and design buildings and other structures, but also provide advice and guidance about their construction and modification.

Architect

9. Educator of very young children

The position of early childhood educator remained in ninth place.

Early childhood educators are responsible for providing education as well as care for young children in settings such as kindergartens, khanga reo, and daycare centers. Khanga reo kaiako educates youngsters not just in Mori culture but also in the Mori language and tikanga (culture and customs).

Educator of preschool-aged children

10. Real estate agent

The newly added term "real estate agent" had the greatest growth in interest compared to the previous year.

Customers use real estate agents to assist them in selling their homes and other properties.

Real estate agent

Opportunities for employment for the top 10 candidates

The prospects presented by the top 10 occupations range from satisfactory to favorable. The positions of accountant, early childhood teacher, electrician, clinical psychologist, and registered nurse (aged care) are among those that appear on the skill shortage lists maintained by Immigration New Zealand. This indicates that candidates for these positions are in great demand.

Opportunities for employment in fields where a skills gap exists

There are lots of other professions with skill shortages in areas such as construction, food and fiber, and information technology, even if numerous positions with skill shortages feature on the list of the top 10 most in-demand occupations. For instance, there are more job openings for positions such as software developer (software engineer) than there are for police officer since the software development industry is growing rapidly and there is a labor shortage.

Learn more about careers in fields where there is a scarcity of skilled workers.

Gain ground in your professional life by working in construction.

Invest in the food and fiber industries to secure your financial future.

Jobs in the field of information technology

Defying the conventional expectations of one's professional goals

In 2019, research that was commissioned by the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) indicated that the majority of early school pupils aspired to one of a limited number of careers that are often seen as being stereotyped. These included positions like being a police officer or a teacher, two of the top 10 vocations, as well as other high-profile jobs like being a sportsperson or an influencer on social media.

When compared to the list of the top 10, the findings underlined the need for better awareness not just of jobs that are well-known and recognized but also of the vast diversity of careers that are accessible in New Zealand that are less well-known.

The TEC's manager of strategic engagement, Nina Ive, describes what the organization is doing to expand people's alternatives for careers.

"Our brand-new Inspiring the Future initiative seeks to promote professional ambitions by connecting school kids to ordinary employees in their neighborhood via the medium of an interactive event," the program's description reads. Students gain knowledge about a variety of careers and the reasons role models like doing them, as well as how those role models entered the field and any difficulties they encountered along the way.

"People who donate their time to be role models for Inspiring the Future not only give back to the community in which they live, but they also serve as a positive influence for younger generations."