Stats NZ Tatauranga Aotearoa is seeking feedback on the future of classifying occupation data in Aotearoa New Zealand.
The current Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) is outdated, and no longer meets the needs of either country.
The consultation period runs from Monday, 15 July 2024 until Friday, 9 August 2024.
Download the consultation document and related materials below.
How to submit your feedback
- Send your email to [email protected].
- Meet with Stats NZ representatives to provide feedback. Email [email protected] to arrange a time.
What we are seeking feedback on
We’d like you to provide feedback on two parts of this consultation.
Part A: Options for an updated occupation classification and our intention to introduce separate but aligned occupation classifications for Aotearoa New Zealand and Australia.
Part B. Implementation considerations, concerns, and mitigations.
Next steps
We will collate and summarise feedback and use these to publish a summary document of the key points we received from you. The feedback will be used to inform the final decision on introducing a separate but aligned occupation classification. We expect next steps for the New Zealand occupation classification will also be advised at this time.
Overview
The Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) is used to classify all occupations and jobs. This standard is jointly managed by Stats NZ and the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
ANZSCO is significantly outdated. Since it was released, the labour market and economy have changed drastically and the classification does not accurately reflect the contemporary reality in both countries.
The Government Statistician and the Australian Statistician have discussed the proposed changes to the current ownership model of this classification.
Stats NZ will consult on this classification to understand stakeholder needs and the implications of different options.
The current consultation tests the preferred option for occupation classification, detailing the proposed approach, benefits, risks, and mitigations in the consultation document.
