The Government has set-up a regional leadership group aimed at supporting Otago's changing labour market. Minister of Employment Willie Jackson said the Otago group would draw together leaders who are already active in their communities, representing expertise across employment, business, industry, local iwi and Māori, and government. "Together, we will bring a passion for what is possible, as well as an awareness of the region’s labour market needs in the immediate and long term futures. The 15 Regional Skills Leadership Groups were initially set up on an interim, one-year basis with a swift appointment process, and a mandate to support the immediate response to the regional labour market impacts and disruption arising from Covid-19. In the longer term, the groups will develop Regional Workforce Plans, which will look at future labour market needs, to ensure regions have the right skills and workforce planning to seize local economic opportunities.

Source: Otago Daily Times August 03, 2020 21:11 UTC