More young New Zealanders will have the opportunity to gain qualifications, paid work experience and industry connections through the expansion of the Earn as You Learn programme into the Hutt Valley, Bay of Plenty, Christchurch and Auckland from 2027.
Workforce data supports evidence-informed decision-making by helping MBIE identify patterns in employee experience, representation, recruitment, progression, and workforce capability.
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) regularly produces a range of business insights. These help us identify and prioritise where we can collectively support small businesses.
MBIE commissioned a study to gain insights into how New Zealand small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are using artificial intelligence (AI), the benefits they are experiencing, and the barriers preventing wider adoption.