Strategic Directions

Welcome to Strategic Directions for 2002/03.

This publication highlights the strategic direction of the Department of Labour; outlines our key areas of work over the next year; and profiles the Services of the Department.

Our work is aimed at contributing to a society where people have high-quality working lives and are part of thriving and inclusive communities. That is the result we want to see for New Zealand: diverse, dynamic and prospering communities where all people have access to satisfying and rewarding work in safe and healthy workplaces; where people’s skills fit jobs; where there is continuous learning and a variety of opportunities.

It’s not an easy-to-achieve outcome, we know. We will need to focus on this direction for several years, and must collaborate with many other departments and agencies to achieve it. However, the Services of the Department of Labour have the capacity, skills and commitment to get these results.

Our staff promote, support and enforce fair and safe working relationships between employers and employees; create opportunities through employment development and effective settlement; introduce new skills and money through migration, and help to build capacity, skills and knowledge in communities.