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).
Employment makes an important contribution to wellbeing.
Feedback was received from a public consultation on better protections for vulnerable contractors in 2020.
Contracting arrangements, or contracts for services, are a fundamental part of our labour market, and are used across nearly all sectors of the economy.
This overview provides a snapshot of key statistics indicating Māori employment outcomes in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Te Ara Mahi Māori reference group recommended what to include in the Action Plan.
This section provides labour market analysis and forecasting, data on jobs and skills, and reports on Māori and Pacific Peoples labour market participation and other research.
Manahua te mānehurangi – Take charge of your destiny.
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