ELECTION 2023
A collaborative way forward for infrastructure & construction Waihanga Ara Rau, the Workforce Development Council for Construction and Infrastructure, has published its Statement of Strategic Direction (SSD) outlining what it intends to achieve for the sector over the next five years
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he Waihanga Ara Rau SSD outlines a focused and collaborative approach to shaping the future of Aotearoa, by strengthening the construction and infrastructure industry workforce. The publication was developed with the help of people in the sector. 34 propertyandbuild.com
This included industry employers and associations, educational institutions, iwi, hapū, and Māori organisations. It highlights the Waihanga Ara Rau commitment to honouring te Tiriti o Waitangi and sets strategic goals to foster trust, inclusion, and success in the industry. The mahi outlined in this
publication builds on what Waihanga Ara Rau has already achieved, which includes: • Completing a Workforce Development Strategy with the Electricity Supply Industry. This identified several Strategic
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Goals and action recommendations about attracting new people to the workforce and the importance of clear career planning for the current workforce. Completing Waters Services projects. These show that 6,000-9,000 extra