Raraunga Ohumahi 2022 — Te āheinga Workforce Data 2022 — Capability

Just over half of respondents (51%) thought their skills were a good match for their job, but 17% needed more training to do their job well. About a third thought they were ready for more demanding work. This compares with the Stats NZ 2018 Working Life Survey, where 8% of workers were under-skilled, 57% were well matched, and 35% were over-skilled.

Survey of working life: 2018 — Stats NZ

2018 Census — Stats NZ

Over half (52%) of respondents reported being satisfied with their career development opportunities, and just over half (51%) were encouraged and supported to apply for developmental opportunities. In the last 12 months, 65% had done on the job training, courses, or other study. Most (62%) had access to the learning and development they need to do their job well.

The 2018 Census results show that Public Service employees are more qualified than those in the private sector, state-owned enterprises and local government. However, they’re less qualified than employees in the state health and education sectors.

Public servants are becoming more qualified over time. The proportion with no post-school qualifications decreased from 37.7% in 2006 to 23.9% in 2018. The proportion with a degree or higher qualification increased from 40.5% to 55.7% over the same period. ‘Social, health and education workers’ in the Public Service in particular, had a strong improvement in qualification levels, though there were improvements in all occupational groups.