At the Department of Labour, our aim is to create a positive working environment and create opportunities for workplace innovation for all our people. A career with us means diverse challenges, training and development, opportunities for flexible working, and the chance to make a difference to the lives of all New Zealanders.
We employ a diverse range of people whose skills and efforts make a positive contribution to the working lives of all New Zealanders. We have a history of delivering initiatives that have boosted the productivity of New Zealand’s workplaces.
The Department is organised into six groups:
The Immigration Group delivers immigration services (through Immigration New Zealand)
The
Labour Group delivers workplace health and safety, and employment relations servicesThe Policy and Research Group delivers research, evaluation, monitoring and policy advice.
The
Legal and International Group delivers legal services for the Department and manages internal audits, international engagements, and the Immigration Advisers Authority
The
Business Services Group provides support services for the Department in the areas of human resources, finance, information and communications technology, information management, and communications and marketing
The
Executive Group provides support services for the Department in the areas of organisational strategy, planning and performance, portfolio and risk management, governance and executive support.
To find out more information about the Department of Labour please go to our website at
www.dol.govt.nz
The Department of Labour employs approximately 2,000 staff in New Zealand and offshore, with a wide range of professional skills, knowledge and experience to support New Zealanders' working lives.
Roles include: mediators; health and safety inspectors; labour inspectors; immigration officers; border staff; risk and intelligence analysts; migrant and settlement services staff; policy advisers and analysts; researchers; legal advisers; human resource advisors; marketing account managers; communication advisors; IT specialists; management accountants; general managers; planners and statutory officers of related Courts and Authorities.
Our staff is based in 48 offices in 17 locations around New Zealand, and 18 overseas offices, plus some Immigration NZ staff based in international posts run by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
What’s your next career move?
To find out more on our current vacancies please go to:
http://www.dol.govt.nz/careers These ideals are seen in our workplaces and are part of our culture and employment philosophies.
POSITIVE CHANGE
A key aspect of working at the Department is to help our staff to all lead fulfilling lives. We have created an attractive working environment with opportunities for development and a variety of challenges that will help you build a successful career.
Throughout your career we'll support you to branch out with training and development programmes and find your next move within our organisation.
THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
Many of our projects are at the forefront of global developments in areas such as immigration, labour market analysis, and employment relations. Our cutting edge projects attract the very best and brightest minds in these areas. So as part of our team you'll be able to work with, and learn from, internationally recognised thought leaders.
FLEXIBILITY
We create opportunities for our own people to work more flexibly and to find a comfortable balance between your working life and your home life.
Different roles within our organisation have differing work requirements and conditions, but whatever your position here we will try to work with you to develop a working arrangement that suits your lifestyle.
DIVERSITY
We're proud of the diverse range of people that make up our workforce. We encourage people from different communities to work here. We value the contribution every person makes to our workplace and our work ideals.
GLOBAL REACH
Although our focus is on helping New Zealanders, most of the work we do has an international connection. We have a strong presence on the ground in many countries, with over 250 people working offshore. There exists the potential for you to add an international dimension to your career by taking up an overseas posting.
Our aim as an organisation is to champion best practice as an employer and at the Department of Labour we are proud to exemplify this aim.