Auckland, 10 August 2026 – Universities are facing growing pressure to redesign degree programmes as generative artificial intelligence automates many entry-level tasks traditionally used to build graduate experience.
A recent survey of New Zealand business leaders found that 87% of organisations had seen job roles change or disappear because of AI, while one-third reported slower entry-level hiring. The figures point to a structural shift in how young workers enter professional careers rather than a temporary recruitment slowdown.
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