CONTENTS

List of tables

List of figures

Acknowledgements

Executive summary

Introduction

• Purpose of this report
• Structure of the report
• Terms used in this report
• Evaluation method

1    Background to the Recognised Seasonal Employer Policy

• Seasonal work immigration policies
• Pacific perspective
• Description of the Recognised Seasonal Employer Policy
• Intended outcomes
• Policy context
• Policy mechanisms to address risks

2    Findings of the evaluation

• New Zealanders first
• Pacific workers coming to New Zealand
• Earnings and savings
• Living in New Zealand
• Community response to workers
• Returning home
• Short-term outcomes
• Industry Department of Labour’s role and approach
• Summary of findings

3    The future – opportunities and challenges

• Industry – realising government’s investment
• Pacific governments – balancing opportunities and challenges
• New Zealand Government – ongoing role

4    Conclusion

Glossary

Appendix A: Recognised Seasonal Employer Policy – roles and responsibilities

Appendix B: changes to the Recognised Seasonal Employer Policy

Appendix C: Number of Recognised Seasonal Employer workers in first two seasons

Appendix D: Intervention logic

Appendix E: Evaluation methodology

Appendix F: Interview guides

Appendix G: Information sheet and consent form

Appendix H: Merit determination rubrics

References