Putting a figure to your job, or your intended job can be hard, because often you are not comparing apples with apples. All jobs come with different requirements and responsibilities.

As a general starting point take a look at the Trade Me Salary Guide.

For reliable salary information specific to the Manawatu talk to the professionals found right here, the team at PN Personnel. With our combined recruiting experience of well over 100 years in the Manawatu, we know our market. We know the trends, the businesses and the salaries paid.

Our questions will assist you to determine your place in the employment market:

• Consider all the elements in your current role and your current salary package
• Consider the importance of the salary package including wages, flexibility, overtime, paid leave, allowances such as clothing/phone/car)
• What is the current market employment scene like for your preferred industry
• What type of company do you want to align yourself to?
• What are the opportunities for career progression (leading to a higher salary)
• What level of responsibility are you open to?

Your Recruitment Specialist can assist you to understand what is most important to you, to develop an ideal salary package. We balance our market knowledge with current job opportunities and our understanding of local working environments (i.e. A business may pay at the lower end of the industry salary band but offer a supportive working environment, solid team culture and future career progression).

If you are looking for a new job, working with a recruiter is the best way to achieve a full salary picture before committing to a role. We know our Clients and their requirements. We will always advocate and negotiate with both parties to achieve a mutually beneficial outcome.

Because as I said, it’s not all about the money, but it is about the package.

To understand your position in the Manawatu marketplace, and the opportunities available to you, talk to your local recruitment team, PN Personnel.