Medium-Long Term Employment Outlook: Looking ahead to 2020 Last Publication Date: 01 Jun 2012 The employment outlook for the 2015-20 March year period is outlined in this paper, broken down by industry and occupation. It will be used to inform…
Learning the Lingo: The Challenge of Gaining English Proficiency Last Publication Date: 01 May 2012 This study reports on the English language acquisition of skilled migrants to New Zealand using findings from the Longitudinal Immigration Survey: New Zealand (LisNZ) and the…
Formative Evaluation of ITO Embedded Literacy and Numeracy Projects Last Publication Date: 01 May 2012 In 2009, the Department of Labour commissioned Heathrose Research Limited to carry out a formative evaluation of embedded literacy and numeracy projects run by industry training…
Ethnicity and crowding: A detailed examination of crowding among ethnic groups in New Zealand 1986–2006 Last Publication Date: 01 May 2012 Ethnicity and crowding: A detailed examination of crowding among ethnic groups in New Zealand 1986–2006 looks at the rates of crowding experienced by different ethnic groups…
RSE Monitoring: Key Findings from the 2011 Employers Survey Last Publication Date: 01 May 2012 The purpose of this report is to summarise the key findings from an online survey of employers in the horticulture and viticulture industry. The survey was…
Return Migration and Earnings of Workers in New Zealand's Recognised Seasonal Employer Scheme Last Publication Date: 01 May 2012 The Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) policy allows for the temporary entry of overseas workers to work in New Zealand’s horticulture and viticulture industries. In the four…
The Labour Market Returns to Industry Training Last Publication Date: 01 May 2012 This paper investigates the earnings benefits obtained by adults aged 20–64 who participated in industry training between January 2003 and December 2008. A growing number of adults…
Transforming the New Zealand Census of Population and Dwellings: Issues, options, and strategy Last Publication Date: 01 Apr 2012 Transforming the New Zealand Census of Population and Dwellings presents the issues on the development of a strategic direction and timeline for the transformation of the…
To Make or Buy (Skills): An analysis of training decisions using microdata Last Publication Date: 01 Apr 2012 The purpose of this paper is to examine the impact of skill shortages on the supply of training within New Zealand firms. The study uses a…
In Harms Way: A case study of Pacific workers in Manukau Manufacturing Last Publication Date: 01 Mar 2012 There is an extensive research literature on health and safety in relation to migrants and ethnic minority communities, but there is very little published research specifically…
