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An economist believes the number of unemployed Kiwis might be close to peaking.
The rate reached an 11-year high in the June quarter, on 5.6 percent - up from 5.4.
Many say uncertainty fuelled by the Iran war is discouraging employers from taking on staff.
Westpac Senior Economist Michael Gordon says the labour market could be nearing its weakest point.
"We were starting to see some momentum picking up in the economy late last year to early this year. Unfortunately, we've had this interruption from the Middle East conflict. Had that not happened, we might be seeing a bit more momentum."
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