Objectives

These objectives have been developed by the International Labour Organisation. They are Decent Work goals that the whole world can work towards. The objectives support New Zealand's Decent Work Vision.

1. The promotion and realisation of standards and fundamental principles and rights at work
2. Enhance the coverage and effectiveness of social protection for all
3. Creation of greater opportunities for women and men to secure decent employment and income
4. Strengthening tripartism and social dialogue

Critical Success Factors

New Zealand government, employers and workers have identified these critical success factors that are necessary for the achievement of Decent Work in a New Zealand context. Each of these critical success factors contributes to one or more of the objectives and is supported by various activities described on this site.

1. There is a comprehensive and appropriate legislative framework, including a minimum employment code.
2. Government mandates and supports appropriate social protections such as accident compensation, health, income support, and basic education.
3. Standards are enforceable, institutionally supported, and politically accepted.
4. New Zealand signs up to and complies with international instruments, such as International Labour Conventions and Recommendations, treaties, and bilateral trade agreements.
5. Education equips people with skills they can transfer to the workplace, and opportunities exist for life-long learning and targeted skill enhancement.
6. The capacity and capability of all sectors and participants is built and supported.
7. There is investment in appropriate technology and other capital items.
8. There is high participation in the workforce.
9. Equal opportunity is expected and delivered.
10. More quality jobs are created.
11. People have real choices about work opportunities.
12. Constructive employment relationships exist.
13. Employers and unions understand the value of constructive relationships through engagement and partnership.
14. Workplaces are productive.
15. Workplaces are safe and healthy.
16. People are satisfied with their working lives because the organisation of their work supports the need to balance work requirements with societal and family responsibilities.
17. Strategic and other labour market planning is based on sound knowledge about the labour market.
18. Relevant information is communicated and accessible to those who will benefit from it.
19. Through strong, representative, and accountable social partners, tripartism and social dialogue (consultation and exchange of information between representatives of governments, employers, and workers) are an integral part of the way decisions affecting the labour market are made.
20. The contribution of engagement with and between all sectors and participants at all levels is valued and promoted.
21. The processes for social dialogue and engagement at all levels have real authority and impact.
22. New Zealand engages internationally, whether through tripartite, government, or private processes or initiatives, for example through membership of organisations such as the International Labour Organisation and Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC).