WK1.1 Objective

Essential Skills work policy contributes to the overall work policy objective (see W1) by:

1. incentivising the development of a highly skilled workforce, high quality jobs and workplaces, and high value industries;
2. helping New Zealand firms maintain capacity and supporting the provision of services meeting important social needs; while
3. not displacing New Zealanders from employment opportunities or hindering improvements to wages or working conditions; and
4. managing fiscal risks, settlement risks and public perceptions of migration; and
5. ensuring the integrity of the immigration system and promoting the international reputation of New Zealand.

Note: Self-employment does not meet the objectives of Essential Skills work policy.

Effective 27/07/2009