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.

Hāpaita te ara tika pūmau ai te rangatiratanga mō ngā uri whakatipu Foster the pathway of knowledge to strength, independence and growth for future generations

Employment makes an important contribution to wellbeing.

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.

The Employment Strategy presents the Government’s vision for the labour market to improve employment outcomes for all New Zealanders.

Since it began in 2007, the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) Scheme has enabled employers in the horticulture and viticulture sector to recruit an annually capped number of seasonal workers from eligible Pacific Island countries to plant, maintain, harvest, or pack crops.

The Māori Employment Action Plan is part of the Government’s Employment Strategy.

Te Mahere Ahumahi ā-Rohe o Te Tauihu o Te Waka-a-Māui | Marlborough Regional Workforce Plan – 6 monthly progress update: December 2022