Department of Labour (Wellington)
www.dol.govt.nz
General Overview of Department of Labour (Wellington)
The Department of Labour™s primary role is to improve the performance of the labour market and, through this, strengthen the economy and increase the standard of living for those in New Zealand. We:
- support employers and employees to create safe, fair and rewarding workplaces
- support regions and industries and employers to develop a skilled, innovative and productive workforce
- research opportunities to develop the workforce and workplaces
- develop our international connections by assisting the flow of people to New Zealand
- influence and lead international thinking and practice on labour market, national security and refugee issues.
What are the main types of jobs in Department of Labour (Wellington)?
Employment relations, helath & safety, and immigration staff.
What types of jobs do you profile on Workchoice Day?
Marketing, Design, Media & Communications, Law, Analysts, Health & Safety inspectors, Employment Relation Mediators, Immigration Officers
What kind of qualifications are needed to do them?
Marketing, Design, Law, Economics, Research & Mediation training
What can school students do to prepare for a career in your firm aside from further education?
e.g. volunteering, community work?
Learn different languages - Immigration officers often need to translate when working in the airports. Join school councils/politics - Employment relations mediators have to be able to negotiate unbiasedly.
Why is Department of Labour (Wellington) involved in Workchoice Day?
As the Government™s key advisor and regulator on workplace and workforce issues, the Department has a vested interest in New Zealand's future workforce. We are hoping that the WorkChoice Day act as a knowledge exchange/trade between our staff and our future workforce.
www.dol.govt.nz
General Overview of Department of Labour (Wellington)
The Department of Labour™s primary role is to improve the performance of the labour market and, through this, strengthen the economy and increase the standard of living for those in New Zealand. We:
- support employers and employees to create safe, fair and rewarding workplaces
- support regions and industries and employers to develop a skilled, innovative and productive workforce
- research opportunities to develop the workforce and workplaces
- develop our international connections by assisting the flow of people to New Zealand
- influence and lead international thinking and practice on labour market, national security and refugee issues.
What are the main types of jobs in Department of Labour (Wellington)?
Employment relations, helath & safety, and immigration staff.
What types of jobs do you profile on Workchoice Day?
Marketing, Design, Media & Communications, Law, Analysts, Health & Safety inspectors, Employment Relation Mediators, Immigration Officers
What kind of qualifications are needed to do them?
Marketing, Design, Law, Economics, Research & Mediation training
What can school students do to prepare for a career in your firm aside from further education?
e.g. volunteering, community work?
Learn different languages - Immigration officers often need to translate when working in the airports. Join school councils/politics - Employment relations mediators have to be able to negotiate unbiasedly.
Why is Department of Labour (Wellington) involved in Workchoice Day?
As the Government™s key advisor and regulator on workplace and workforce issues, the Department has a vested interest in New Zealand's future workforce. We are hoping that the WorkChoice Day act as a knowledge exchange/trade between our staff and our future workforce.