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Live, work, study: Why 80 is the new 65 for some Kiwis in their retirement years

29 Sep, 2026

Jane Phare Senior Journalist·NZ Herald· Turning 65 used to be synonymous with retirement. Yet, for many Kiwis, the satisfaction, financial security and identity of a job mean they’re working decades past the arbitrary age, writes Jane Phare. You could say Sir Richard Faull is getting on a bit. The eminent neuroscientist turns 81 next month, yet he has no plans to stop researching the...

Seniors@work PRESS RELEASE | 11 AUGUST 2026

12 Aug, 2026

PRESS RELEASE | 11 AUGUST 2026 Making Experience Count: Seniors@work Celebrates Seven Years Championing Mature Workers As New Zealand grapples with unemployment reaching its highest level in more than a decade, Seniors@work is marking seven years by urging employers not to overlook one of the country's greatest workforce strengths – experienced workers aged 50 and over. Since launching in 2019, Seniors@work has...

It’s going to get better

06 Sep, 2025

September 5, 2025 by Sharon Fowler “It’s going to get better,” is the message a pioneering former managing director has for job seekers over 50. Despite a tough economic climate and many mature workers needing jobs to pay bills and mortgages, Seniors@work Founder Ian Fraser remains optimistic. “My advice to older workers is to be patient, positive, resilient and thoroughly prepared.” In 2019, Aucklander Ian (73) set up a...

How Multigenerational Workforces Strengthen Small Businesses

31 May, 2025

In today’s workplace, it’s not uncommon to see a Gen Z new hire working alongside a Baby Boomer with 30 years of experience. For small businesses, this age diversity isn’t just interesting; it’s a real strategic advantage. A multigenerational workforce brings broader perspectives, stronger problem-solving, and a deeper bench of skills. But it also requires thoughtful leadership to get it right. In this blog, we’ll explore how small...

How to elevate midcareer workers’ potential

02 May, 2025

In this age of AI, here are three ways to ensure workers 45 and older are considered and upskilled. [Photo: Getty Images] BY Carrie Varoquiers and Mona Mourshed Two powerful forces are dramatically reshaping the current world of work—artificial intelligence and an aging workforce. While we can see that the way we work is changing, we need to move quickly to effectively cope with both. Currently, AI,...

Why hiring older workers can benefit your business

10 Mar, 2025

Employers who focus on recruiting younger job applicants risk overlooking the potential of older candidates who can bring a wealth of working experience and skills to their business. An 'older worker' typically refers to someone in employment who is age 50 or older . As of 2020, there were 9.3 million older workers in the UK , between the ages of 50 and 64 – a significant portion of the working population. Unsurprisingly, the...

Seniors@work in 2025 - what's new and why

20 Jan, 2025

Happy New Year and trust that you enjoyed a really good break over the festive season with family and friends 2025 promises to be a significant year for Seniors@work with new "products", new resource and tools for our job seekers in addition to what is already available in our WORK READINESS INFO PACK and now....nearly 6500 registered job seekers, between 50-120,000 people each month checking into our Facebook page for new listings and...

Grey wave of Kiwis working past conventional age of retirement

05 Jan, 2025

Many Kiwis working past usual retirement age for both financial and wellbeing reasons By Kate MacNamara Business Journalist·NZ Herald· 2 Jan, 2025 Sir Brian Roche took up the reins at the Public Service Commission in November, aged 69. Photo / Marty Melville Sir Brian Roche celebrated his 69th birthday as he negotiated his return to full-time employment as head of the core of New...

5 Ways Tech Tools Can Help You Get Hired After 50

28 Nov, 2024

ChatGPT and other AI programs can help with your resume, cover letter and job search After decades of being the subject of science fiction, artificial intelligence — which uses computer science and large amounts of data to perform tasks, solve problems and communicate — is becoming mainstream. Among other uses, the technology can be found in many workplace tools, ranging from human...

4 Things Millennials Need to Know About Age Discrimination

18 Jul, 2024

Bias in the workplace a growing concern for generation as oldest members turn 40 Some milestone birthdays come with highly anticipated perks. Turning 16 years old means you're old enough to drive in most states. Eighteen means you're old enough to vote. And 21 means you're old enough to drink alcoholic beverages. Other birthdays open the door to rights and privileges that, while certainly less well known, may turn out to be just...

How to Age-Proof Your Résumé

26 Feb, 2024

These tips can help older job seekers highlight their skills, not their ages Searching for a new job is challenging, regardless of how old you are. However, if you are 50 or older, you may face some additional hurdles. According to AARP Research , nearly two out of three workers age 50-plus (62 percent) think older adults face discrimination in the workplace today based on age and 93 percent of them believe that age discrimination...

Thinking differently about the value of older workers

02 Jul, 2023

Age-friendly employers recognize the contributions of people who are 50+ By Laura Aka A new guide from the Encore Network summarizes the policies and practices that age-friendly employers are implementing and the resulting benefits. The guide – Age is Now a Strategic Imperative: An Employers Guide to Engaging Older Workers – says, “Age diversity contributes to productivity, improved morale,...

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