This sector has been identified as priority area for economic growth. The Department is leading a skills and productivity analysis of specialist areas of manufacturing to gain a better understanding of key skills and workforce issues. We will engage with the sector where there are identified skills gaps and opportunities for growth.

Marine industry

In Auckland, the Marine sector has been identified as a high growth opportunity for the region, and we are working with the industry to develop a skills plan with a range of industry skills and productivity initiatives.