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Ministry of Pacific Island Affairs

Ministry of Pacific Island Affairs. Diversity Conference 2008. Dr Colin Tukuitonga, Chief Executive. Successful Pacific Peoples. Overview. Background Changing face of Aotearoa /NZ Workforce Imperatives MPIA Strategy. Conclusions.

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Ministry of Pacific Island Affairs

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  1. Ministry of Pacific Island Affairs Diversity Conference 2008 Dr Colin Tukuitonga, Chief Executive Successful Pacific Peoples

  2. Overview • Background • Changing face of Aotearoa/NZ • Workforce Imperatives • MPIA Strategy. • Conclusions.

  3. “The cultural wealth of the world is its diversity in dialogue” UNESCO 2001

  4. UNESCO Universal Declaration on Cultural Diversity Article 7 – Cultural heritage as the wellspring of creativity Article 8 – Cultural goods and services; commodities of a unique kind Article 9 – Cultural policies as catalysts of creativity

  5. Diversity Cultural diversity in NZ is a reality Biodiversity essential for survival of life on earth Cultural diversity essential for survival of humanity Policy challenge is HOW to make it work for people, communities and NZ

  6. Costs of Diversity Weaker institutional efficiency Social conflict and lack of trust Reduced social ties Nolan NZIER 2008

  7. Benefits of Diversity Encourages creative thought Diverse groups generally outperform homogeneous groups High rates of innovation and economic growth Nolan NZIER 2008

  8. Economic How do we best harness the positive aspects of diversity and work with it?

  9. “In a country inhabited for a mere one thousand years, everybody is an immigrant or a descendent of an immigrant.” Dr Michael King

  10. Demographic Reality >300,000 Pacific people (June 2007 est); projected to grow to 480,000 in 2026 Median age 21.1 years cf 35.9 years (NZ) 38% under 15 years cf 22% (NZ) 60% NZ-born NZ population ageing – 65 years + = 10% (1985), 12% (2006), 26% (2051)

  11. Pacific people in New Zealand 10,040 babies born in New Zealand to the year ending June 2008 were of Pacific origin. 13% of mothers and 25% of babies identified with more than one ethnic group One half of Pacific babies belonged to multi ethnic groups

  12. NZ Workforce 1 in 20 workers are Pacific currently 1 in 6 workers will be Pacific in 40 years Educational outcomes for Pacific young people improving but more/better is needed Increasing dependency on smaller (ageing) workforce Auckland City Council predict labour shortages

  13. Ageing baby boomers

  14. Workforce of the future Pacific peoples projected to comprise 13% of New Zealand’s workforce by 2051. (Source Governments approach to Sustainable Development, DPMC 2002);

  15. Cultural and Social Diversity

  16. By ‘mixing it up’ in the workplace • 69% said ‘enhanced corporate reputation’ • 62% said ‘attract and retain talent’ • 60% said ‘improved innovation and creativity’ • 57% ‘improved customer satisfaction’ Source: European Commission Study 2003

  17. Competitive Advantage • Greater adaptability and flexibility; • Attract the best talent; • Reduce costs; • Return on investment (ROI); • greater/new market share; and • Increased sales and profits.

  18. The Creative Class

  19. Education “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” Nelson Mandela

  20. Ministry of Pacific Island Affairs

  21. Prioritising our work Set fewer priorities, achieve greater impact Strategic Positioning

  22. MPIA Functions • Provide policy advice to Minister • Provide information to agencies on conext, issues, opportunities affecting Pacific communities • Act as a ‘bridge’ between government and Pacific peoples • Undertake innovative projects

  23. Recent Achievements • Recast vision and purpose. • Statement of Intent 2008-2011. • New organisational structure. • New leadership and reconfigured team clusters. • Strengthened policy and research capability and capacity for delivering on outcomes.

  24. MPIA Strategic Outcomes • Increase participation in economy • Enhance social well being • Support cultural development

  25. Immediate Future • Pacific Languages Strategy (Ministry Culture and Heritage) • Remittance Project(Reserve Bank, NZAID and World Bank) • Modern Apprenticeship Scheme(MSD, MOE and TEC) • Pacific Housing Project(Housing NZ). • Update Pacific Prosperity Report (Stats NZ, MSD)

  26. Conclusions • Cultural diversity is real • Pacific peoples are integral to NZ’s development and Pacific identity • Challenge is how to make diversity work for NZ as a whole

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