November 15th, 2024
The government has launched the Former Refugees, Recent Migrants and Ethnic Communities Employment Action Plan, a resource with information, analysis and policy options aimed at improving labour market outcomes for former refugees, recent migrants, and ethnic communities, according to a media release by Ministry of Ethnic Communities.
Former refugees, recent migrants and ethnic communities are an important part of Aotearoa New Zealand’s social fabric and economy. However, these groups face unique barriers in accessing meaningful work and opportunities. This action plan includes actions targeted specifically at addressing the employment challenges faced by each of these groups, and cross-cutting actions to improve outcomes for all of them. It also includes actions to tackle temporary migrant worker exploitation.
The Plan is one of seven population-specific employment action plans that support the government’s wider Employment Strategy.
By providing better support for former refugees, recent migrants and ethnic communities to gain higher skills and work experience, the government can assist these groups to move into more sustainable and rewarding work while reducing their chances of experiencing negative employment outcomes.
PDF and Word versions of the Former Refugees, Recent Migrants and Ethnic Communities Employment Action Plan are available for download via the links below:
Former Refugees, Recent Migrants and Ethnic Communities Employment Action Plan [PDF, 2.5 MB]
Former Refugees, Recent Migrants and Ethnic Communities Employment Action Plan [DOCX, 4.7 MB]