August 10, 2022
Māori competency aim for tourism workforce
The Government wants to improve cultural competency in the tourism workforce as part of an ambitious plan to transform the sector.
The first phase of the plan covering workforce aspects was released today for a consultation.
It also includes a Tourism and Hospitality Accord to set employment standards, improve the education and training system, and equip business owners and operators with better tools and enable better work through technology.
Tourism Minister Stuart Nash says the plan was developed through a partnership between government, industry, unions and Māori.
He wants to challenge the perception of a career in tourism from being one with low wages, long hours and uncertainty; to one of aspiration, fulfilment and attractive career pathways.