Tech – New research finds AI skills could boost New Zealand salaries by more than 30% and accelerate career growth – Amazon

Hiring AI-skilled talent is a priority for more than 60% of Kiwi employers yet 70% struggle to find the AI talent they need, highlighting a looming AI skills gap in the country

Auckland, New Zealand—April 18, 2024—Amazon Web Services (AWS), an Amazon.com company, today released new research showing that when artificial intelligence (AI) is fully harnessed, employers across New Zealand are willing to pay these workers 30% more, with those in IT (41%), and research and development (38%) enjoying the highest pay bumps.

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