RSE Monitoring: Key findings from the 2010 Employers’ Survey Last Publication Date: 01 Dec 2010 A multi-methods approach was used to evaluate the first two seasons of the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) Policy (1 April 2007 to 31 March 2008, and…
Life After Study: International students' settlement experiences in New Zealand Last Publication Date: 01 Nov 2010 This report uses multiple information sources to describe the characteristics of international students in New Zealand, the motivations of former international students who have successfully transitioned…
The Impact of Immigration and Local Workforce Characteristics on Innovation Last Publication Date: 01 Nov 2010 We combine firm-level microdata on innovation with area-level workforce characteristics to examine the relationship between local workforce characteristics, especially the presence of immigrants and local skills,…
Modern apprentices’ literacy learning: A formative evaluation Last Publication Date: 01 Sep 2010 The Modern Apprenticeship Literacy Programme with Literacy Aotearoa began in April 2008. This pilot involves 191 Modern Apprentices (MAs) (as at 31 December 2008) who undertook…
Schoolchildren in paid employment: a summary of research findings Last Publication Date: 01 Sep 2010 This paper summarises the state of knowledge surrounding New Zealand schoolchildren in employment to early 2010. It brings together formative publications from earlier in the decade,…
Key Findings from the Migrants Survey Last Publication Date: 01 Sep 2010 The Immigration Survey Monitoring Programme monitors new migrants to New Zealand, employers, and the New Zealand public. The purpose of the programme is to build up…
School Children in Paid Employment Last Publication Date: 01 Sep 2010 This paper summarises the state of knowledge surrounding New Zealand schoolchildren in employment to early 2010. It brings together formative publications from earlier in the decade,…
Developing a Settlement Knowledge Base: Settlement research and evaluation literature sweep Last Publication Date: 01 Sep 2010 How well migrants integrate or settle in a new country is of interest to all migrant-receiving countries. In recent years, research and evaluation projects have investigated…
Engaging young adults in literacy, language and numeracy (LLN) skill development Last Publication Date: 01 Sep 2010 The Department of Labour (the Department) is responsible for a crossgovernment programme of research and evaluation on workforce literacy, language and numeracy skills. Its purpose is…
Providing Information Services to Migrants: Literature review Last Publication Date: 01 Sep 2010 The literature review covers national strategies, policies, and plans to assist migrant settlement generally. The review includes specific references and provision for information services in Australia…