Recognised Seasonal Employer policy review – Summary of Submissions
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment sought feedback on the Recognised Seasonal Employer scheme from key industry, community and agency stakeholders to inform the development of final policy recommendations for the Recognised Seasonal Employer policy review. Input was sought on the current state of the scheme, and in response to policy proposals suggested through the review. A high-level summary of the submissions received was developed and provided to Cabinet alongside the review’s recommendations, to summarise the input collected during the review process.
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Introduction
The objectives for the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) policy review are a set of sustainable long-term administrative settings that work effectively for the government and employers; and a scheme that respects RSE workers and upholds their rights and dignity through an improved set of policies and guidelines, backed by consistent and ethical employment practices.
General comments
Throughout consultation, general comments on the current operation of the RSE scheme and the nature of the policy review process were received.
System focus
During the policy review process, stakeholders were asked to provide feedback on multiple different proposals within each of the five ‘system focused’ workstreams. A range of views were received on the proposals.
Worker focus
During the policy review process, stakeholders were asked to provide feedback on multiple different proposals within each of the 6 ‘worker focus’ workstreams. A range of views were received on the proposals.
Consultation with RSE workers
During the policy review process, input on the RSE scheme was sought from RSE workers via a survey and in-person group consultation sessions. Input from a series of prior consultation sessions on the development of the Ola Manuia Pacific RSE Health and Wellbeing Framework was also used to support the recommendations of the policy review.