IMSED Research has the lead role within the New Zealand Government for research and evaluation regarding International Migration, Settlement, and Employment Dynamics (IMSED). IMSED Research is responsible for the Department of Labour’s research on, and evaluation of, immigration and settlement issues facing New Zealand in a globally competitive environment. IMSED – At a Glance PDF [304KB]
The IMSED research strategy has been developed to provide a solid strategic evidence base for international migration, settlement, and employment dynamics. It provides the information base essential to: attract the migrants New Zealand wants, and to support their successful settlement in New Zealand. IMSED Strategy – At a Glance PDF [400KB]
An overview of our work programme and published reports can be found through the links below.
What’s new?
Immigrant Selection and the Returns to Human Capital in New Zealand and Australia [DoL website]
This paper reports findings on the economic dimensions of the decision to reside in Australia or New Zealand for New Zealand-born and Australian-born people as well as immigrants. The research examines the relationship between education, work experience and wages in New Zealand and Australia for individuals born in different countries in order to examine the skill transferability for migrants from these different countries and backgrounds.
IMSED Research Work Programme Summary of Findings: January 2008 – December 2009 [DoL website]
This publication summarises findings from various immigration-related research programmes carried out by the Department of Labour between January 2008 and December 2009.
This research summary is a directory of recent publications in work programmes covering Economic Impacts of Immigration, Pacific, Settlement, Longitudinal Immigration Survey: New Zealand, Youth, and Refugee research programmes. Earlier editions of this publication summarise immigration-related research between 1997 – 2004 and 2004 – 2007.
Transition to Permanent Residence: Job outcomes of work permit holders [DoL website]
This report assesses the employment outcomes of former work permit holders who were granted permanent residence status through the Skilled Migrant Category. The report investigates whether these former work permit holders work in jobs that use their skills and experience.
Monthly Migration Trends – May 2010 [DoL website]
The Monthly Migration Trends report is a brief summary of data about the New Zealand Residence Programme, permanent skilled migration, and temporary entry. The May 2010 report is a brief summary of migration trends for the 2009/10 financial year to date. IMSED Research will continue to produce the annual Migration Trends and Outlook report, which contains a wider range of analyses and more depth. Earlier Monthly Migration Trends are also available.
Employers of Migrants 2009 – From recruitment to retention [DoL website]
This report covers the recruitment and employment of migrants and looks at retention and settlement issues facing employers.
Employers of Migrants 2009 – Customer Satisfaction with INZ Relationship Managers [DoL website]
This summary of key findings contains the highlights from the Employers of Migrants Survey 2009. Areas investigated include how employers rate the services of Immigration New Zealand’s relationship managers, and employers’ familiarity and rating of Immigration New Zealand’s work policies.
Final Evaluation Report of the Recognised Seasonal Employer Policy (2007-2009) [DoL website]
This final report presents a synthesis of findings from evaluation of two seasons of RSE policy implementation (1 April 2007 – 31 March 2009). The evaluation examines how the policy was implemented, identifies short-term outcomes, and assesses how risks were managed.
Media releases
Easy access to Ministerial and Departmental releases from IMSED Research.