General Publications
Department of Labour Annual Report 2010/11
The Department’s Annual Report outlines its contribution to the Government’s overall goals by helping to grow the economy and improve the quality of New Zealanders’ lives through a high-performing labour market and immigration and accident compensation systems.
During the past year, economic and fiscal uncertainty, the Pike River Coal mine tragedy, and the Canterbury earthquakes have all tested the Department. However, the Department has remained committed to delivering the Government’s priorities and improving organisational performance. Resources have been reprioritised and staff have demonstrated commitment and resilience in ensuring the continued provision of all core services.
It has also maintained its sharp strategic focus on developing:
- a more effective immigration system
- a more effective labour market
- a better performing accident compensation system.
The Department has delivered on ministerial priorities and achieved most of the performance measures set for the organisation. This has all been achieved while undertaking significant organisational change that is designed to position the Department to deliver better-targeted and higher-quality services.
The annual report provides detailed information on the Department’s achievements across all its functions and responsibilities in this testing year.