National data suggesting workers are confident about their current and future prospects isn't reflected in Dunedin, according to the head of the Otago Chamber of Commerce.

The Westpac McDermott Miller Employment Confidence Index showed that the June quarter has seen a notable improvement in perceptions of current employment conditions.

48% of respondents now believe that jobs are hard to get, compared with 60% in March and 65% in June last year.

Otago Chamber of Commerce Chief Executive John Christie believes that trading conditions are still difficult in Dunedin, and while prospects may be better, that isn't resulting in increased profitability or sales.