Action plan to get more people into employment

The Government’s Employment Action Plan sets out how the Government will support people who are facing different challenges to contribute to the economy and improve labour market outcomes.

It will ensure New Zealand’s welfare, employment, education and immigration systems are all working together to give New Zealanders the skills they need to find jobs and respond to the workforce needs of industries and communities.

The Plan will:

• Help people get into work quickly and stay in work, reducing the negative impact of job loss and time on benefit for both individuals and the economy.
• Support people to have the skills they need to succeed in work, increasing their earning potential, reducing the number of people coming onto benefits and encouraging continued upskilling.
• Improve employers’ access to skills, employees’ access to jobs, and enable students and employees to make informed decisions about investing in their skills.

The plan contains 12 actions across the Social Development and Employment, Immigration, Education, Tertiary Education and Skills, and Regional Development portfolios. 

The Employment Action Plan replaces the previous government’s overarching strategy and seven population-based employment plans.

Read the Employment Action Plan

Read the Minister's announcement:

Action plan to get more people into employment(external link) — Beehive.govt.nz