Workforce Initiatives
Our people are the greatest asset in meeting the challenges of the future. MBIE aims to deliver better support and more opportunities for the science, innovation and technology workforce.
Our people are the greatest asset in meeting the challenges of the future. MBIE aims to deliver better support and more opportunities for the science, innovation and technology workforce.
This section provides insights into the sector’s employment landscape, showing trends and demographic shifts. It highlights the sector’s contribution to New Zealand’s workforce, with employment gains driven by population growth and infrastructure projects. Despite strides in diversity, challenges persist, particularly in attracting and retaining skilled labour.
As part of Budget 2020 and the COVID Response and Recovery Fund, the Government has announced a $401.3 million package over 4 years for research, science and innovation.
In 2015 Bragato Research Institute received $12.5 million (excl GST) to establish and build a Blenheim-based research institute over a 5.5 year period from June 2017 to December 2022.
New Zealand’s visitor experience depends on our beautiful landscapes and natural environment; therefore, it is essential that we protect and restore our environment for current and future generations to enjoy.
The page sets out indictive timelines, subject to resourcing across ITP partners and ongoing monitoring of initiatives and industry priorities.
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