Which labour sectors have the brightest future in New Zealand?
Lana Clements takes a look and reports on the most promising areas According to the New Zealand Department of Labour, the industries expected to grow the most over the next few years are business services, health and social services, retail, engineering, and teaching. Industry opportunities vary by region, so it is worth checking out the labour market for the area in which you are hoping to settle. Business Services The business services industry is the largest regional employer in both Wellington and Auckland. Advancements in communication and computer technology have changed the way in which businesses work across the world and New Zealand has not been sheltered from the revolution. Businesses now work at a quicker rate, rapidly expanding and changing to keep up with competitors. Time is money, therefore services which aid the flow and functions of a company are in higher demand than ever before. Staffing and data processing are such services that are increasingly popular for compani