Supporting more people into work so they can lead happier, healthier and more productive lives is the vision at the heart of the Government’s new Employment Action Plan, released by Social Development and Employment Minister Louise Upston.

The Employment Action Plan presents the Government’s vision for the labour market to support people into work and lift economic outcomes for New Zealand.

Work on modern slavery supply chain legislation in New Zealand is on hold while the Government focuses on its current Workplace Relations and Safety priorities. Decisions on whether to progress modern slavery supply chain legislation will be made in due course.

Titles of documents the Minister of ACC received from MBIE in 2021.

Titles of documents the Minister of ACC received from MBIE in 2022.

The International Labour Policy Team leads negotiations and implementation of the labour-related components of New Zealand’s trade agreements, with support from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT).

The Employment Strategy presents the Government’s vision for the labour market to improve employment outcomes for all New Zealanders.

Changes to ACC regulations for Chinese medicine, paramedics and audiometrists

On behalf of the Minister for ACC, the Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment consulted on the Minister’s proposed changes to regulations made under the Accident Compensation Act 2001 to deal primarily with the following three topics: Chinese medicine, paramedics, and audiometrists.

Our annual National Survey of Employers (NSE) collects data on workplace practices in New Zealand businesses within the context of current employment-focused legislation.