Research
We research how many people come and go from New Zealand, the reason for their visits, and if they come as residents, how well they settle here.
Our Migration Evidence and Insights team evaluates immigration policies and projects. They research how easily migrants find suitable work and how they fit into communities. The unit surveys both skilled and unskilled migrants. Their findings influence our policies.
The unit gathers statistics on migration flows, which helps to plan for future intakes. It gathers and publishes statistics on:
- arrivals and departures of visitors, migrants and residents
- foreign students here to study
- migrants’ success at settling here.
Migration trends
Migration trends
The Migration Evidence and Insights team provides strategic and tactical support for business operations and planning that underpins roll-out of immigration and settlement policies and programmes. You can find this information on the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment website.
Country of origin research
Country of origin research
Country of Origin Information (COI) research is used by decision makers and legal advisers to help them answer questions about the political, social, cultural, economic and human rights situations in countries of origin. The Country Research Unit is responsible for the provision of COI to Immigration New Zealand, and the Immigration and Protection Tribunal within the Ministry of Justice.
Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) scheme research
Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) scheme research
The Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) scheme came into effect in April 2007. The policy allows the horticulture and viticulture industries to recruit workers from overseas for seasonal work when there are not enough New Zealand workers.