New Zealand has a flexible labour market, high rates of employment, relatively open borders and, historically, a well-performing education system. However, the country faces significant challenges: school achievement and attendance are dropping in comparison with countries New Zealand competes with, and we face challenges in attracting, training and retaining talent.
Te Ara Paerangi – Future Pathways is an opportunity to build a new future for New Zealand.
The Government’s goal is to increase living standards and opportunities for all New Zealanders.
The science and innovation systems are critical to boosting the number of knowledge-intensive, internationally-connected firms. We are working to lift business expenditure on research and development, improve the benefits to the wider economy from business development assistance, and harness the potential of the digital economy.
Economic growth is key to raising living standards, creating higher-paying jobs, and delivering the vital public services New Zealanders want and deserve.
The Establishment Chief Executive will oversee the critical foundation phase – putting in place the governance, operational capability and systems required to deliver on New Zealand Institute for Advanced Technology's mission from day one.
The New Zealand Institute for Advanced Technology is New Zealand’s public research organisation dedicated to investing in advanced technology research and supporting its commercialisation for the benefit of New Zealand's economy.
A summary of actions that have been completed or are underway to support growth.
Biographies for the Science System Advisory Group members.
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