Long-Term Settlement of Refugees: An Annotated Bibliography of New Zealand and International Literature Last Publication Date: 01 Mar 2009 The Department of Labour commissioned this thematic review and annotated bibliography to provide a comprehensive understanding of the New Zealand and international research literature on factors…
Effective Occupational Health Interventions in Agriculture Last Publication Date: 01 Feb 2009 The Effective Occupational Health Interventions in Agriculture: key characteristics of their development and implementation in New Zealand project sought to update the knowledge base on injury…
The future demand for paid caregivers in a rapidly ageing society Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2009 As the prevalence of disability increases with age, the impact on the need for assistance and care in various day-to-day living is apparent. It has been…
Migration Trends and Outlook 2007/08 Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2009 This report is the eighth in a series produced annually to provide background information about trends in temporary and permanent migration. The report is prepared for: policy-makers concerned…
The Labour Market Adjustment of Immigrants in New Zealand Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2009 This paper uses data from the 1997–2007 New Zealand Income Survey to examine the economic performance of immigrants in New Zealand. Specifically, we use a synthetic…
Global Visa & Permit Survey 2008 Last Publication Date: 01 Dec 2008 Since 1996 the Workforce Group of the Department of Labour has undertaken an annual Global Visa and Permit Survey. The purpose of this survey is to…
Work-life balance and flexibility in New Zealand: A snapshot of employee and employer attitudes and experiences in 2008 Last Publication Date: 01 Oct 2008 This report examines the attitudes towards and experiences of work-life balance of New Zealand employees and employers, with a particular focus on the availability and uptake…
Forces for Change in the Future Labour Market of New Zealand Last Publication Date: 01 Oct 2008 This paper is intended to promote discussion on the challenges and opportunities in relation to the future New Zealand labour market. The information provided will have…
Systematic Review of Drowning Interventions and Risk Factors and an International Comparison of Water Safety Policies and Programs Last Publication Date: 01 Oct 2008 Death by drowning is the third leading cause of unintentional death in New Zealand. In 2005, the Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) launched the Drowning Prevention Strategy…
An Analysis of Teenage Employment by Firms: 1999/00–2006/07 Last Publication Date: 01 Sep 2008 Changes to youth minimum wage legislation in New Zealand together with steady increases in minimum wages since 2001 have contributed to substantial increases in the minimum…
