Our international labour relations
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) provides advice on relevant international labour issues and assesses the impact of international developments on New Zealand's labour interests.
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Employment Strategy 2019
The Employment Strategy presents the Government’s vision for the labour market to improve employment outcomes for all New Zealanders.
Equal Pay Amendment Act
The Government has announced changes to the Equal Pay Act.
Participating agencies
New Zealand government agencies signed up to telephone and video interpreting, and the face to face interpreting panel.
Te Tiriti principles
The Action Plan is guided by Te Tiriti principles.
Trade and Labour
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).
Aotearoa New Zealand’s Employment Strategy
The Employment Strategy presents the Government’s vision for the labour market to improve employment outcomes for all New Zealanders.
International Labour Organization
New Zealand is a founding member of the International Labour Organization (ILO) which is the key global labour body and source of international labour law.
Introduction
The Māori Employment Action Plan is part of the Government’s Employment Strategy.
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)
New Zealand is a founding member of APEC which promotes trade and economic growth in the Asia-Pacific region. MBIE’s responsibilities include participating in APEC meetings including the Human Resources Development Working Group and its networks (the Labour and Social Protection Network and the Capacity Building Network).