The International Migration, Settlement, and Employment Dynamics (IMSED)research team undertakes research and evaluation to better understand the role that New Zealand plays in terms of international migration in the Pacific region. This includes understanding the dynamics and impacts of migration of Pacific Peoples on both host and source countries.
Summary of Evaluation Findings From Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) Policy First Season (2007-08) [DoL website] This summary describes and assesses the first season (2007/2008) of the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) Policy. Overall, the first year of the RSE policy was successful. Most importantly, employers had a reliable workforce. Most workers returned home with savings which will benefit their families and communities. Other success indicators included a reasonable return rate of workers and negligible number of overstayers. There are some implementation issues that still need to be worked through. They include recruitment lead-in time, accommodation and dispute resolution for workers. This report is also available in PDF form: Summary of Evaluation Findings From Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) Policy First Season (2007-08) PDF [271KB]
The Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) evaluation and research programme aims to describe and assess aspects of the RSE policy process and implementation, its short term outcomes and the management of risks both identified and unintended. The Department is also partnering with the World Bank-Waikato University-MOTU to understand the early impact of RSE on development outcomes in the Pacific states – both economic and social.
The Pacific Island-New Zealand Migration Survey (PINZMS) is a comprehensive cross-country household survey led by Waikato University designed to measure multiple aspects of the migration process for migrants coming to New Zealand through the Pacific Access Category (PAC) and the Samoan Quota.
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