Mahia te mahi, hei painga mō te iwi We strive every day to do the work, for the betterment of the people

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

In 2019 Cabinet decided that a new licensing system should be introduced for refrigeration, heat pump and air conditioning technicians. This will be part of a wider licensing system for high risk work, which will include scaffolding construction and inspection.

A high-performing health and safety regulatory system contributes to our goal of healthy, safe and fulfilling work for all New Zealand workers, and to grow New Zealand for all.

The strategy sets out the Government’s vision on improving health and safety at work across New Zealand from 2018 to 2028.

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

The Parental Leave and Employment Protection Amendment Bill was passed to extend the duration of paid parental leave to 26 weeks.