Department of Labour
The Department of Labour (DOL) works throughout New Zealand to help people achieve high-quality working lives in thriving and inclusive communities. Their role is to ensure people are safe and treated fairly at work, to develop community employment, and manage immigration and settlement for the good of New Zealand.
The Department of Labour’s primary role is to improve the performance of the labour market and, through this, strengthen the economy and increase the standard of living for those in New Zealand.
The Department of Labour provides best practice information and guidance to assist New Zealand businesses with health and safety and employment relations in the workplace. The Department of Labour also inspects workplaces to check on safety and health arrangements, investigates accidents at work, and makes sure employers and employees comply with health and safety legislation. They are also responsible for regulating the storage and use of hazardous substances, explosives and dangerous goods, and for the safety of amusement devices.
Employment Relations
- Phone: (0800) 20 90 20
- E-mail: contact form
- Website: www.ers.govt.nz
Health and Safety
- Phone: (0800) 20 90 20
- E-mail: contact form
- Website: www.osh.govt.nz