Digital technologies

Digital technology workforce diversity

Support and align programmes that look to specifically increase diversity in the advanced digital workforce. Specifically with Kanorau ioio/neuro diverse community.

Expected outcomes

Canterbury advanced digital sector has greater appeal to more diverse groups as an attractive career option that they can relate to.

More Kanorau ioio/neuro diverse people are encouraged and seeking out careers in digital technology.

Key stakeholders and partners

  • EDAs / Councils
  • Toi Mai (WDC)
  • Canterbury Tech
  • Employers
  • Iwi
  • Government agencies

Aspirations

A1: Capability uplift

A2: Workforce access

A3: Workplace change

Timeframe

Short-long

Digital technology perceptions

Support a sector-wide approach to specifically changing the perception of working in advanced digital, promoting the sector’s diversity, flexible work options and wide range of opportunities.

Expected outcomes

Heightened awareness of the range of different roles available in advanced digital. Digital technology workforce better reflects the diversity of the people it serves.

Key stakeholders and partners

  • EDAs / Councils
  • Toi Mai (WDC)
  • Canterbury Tech
  • Employers
  • Iwi
  • Government agencies

Aspirations

A2: Workforce access

A3: Workplace change

Timeframe

Short-long