Construction & Infrastructure contribute (2023):
13%
of NZ workforce
$54,256m
to NZ GDP (15.9%)
96,976
businesses
82,100
learners
Workforce for the Future: Building Skills Across the Industry
From building homes and transport networks to powering communities and managing water, the construction and infrastructure sector is the foundation of how we live, work, and thrive.
At its heart is a skilled, practical, and diverse workforce, driving the systems that support everyday life across Aotearoa.
This site brings together Workforce Development Plans (WDPs) tailored to the key sectors that make up the industry. Developed in collaboration with Strategic Reference Group members, employers, educators, and Māori and Pacific voices, each plan offers clear insights to support smarter, more inclusive workforce decisions now and into the future.
Alongside the WDPs, our Regional Insights explore population shifts, project pipelines, and future workforce demand, revealing the challenges and opportunities shaping the sector from the ground up.
Use these insights to plan, partner, and prepare — because building the future starts with investing in people.
Kaitaka Paepaeroa Māori Workforce Development Plan
Developed through kōrero with pakihi Māori, this plan celebrates Māori strengths and aspirations—outlining pathways for participation, development, leadership, and long-term success.
