Hutt City Labour Force and Employment
The level of employment (full time and part time) increased in Hutt City between the 1996 and 2001 census. Statistics show that:
- 49.3% of the Hutt City labour force are employed in full time work (1996: 47.7%) - this is higher than the 2001 New Zealand average of 46.0%
- 13.4% of the Hutt City labour force was employed in part time work (1996: 12.8%) - this is slightly lower than the 2001 New Zealand average of 13.8%
The level of unemployment remained the same between 1996 to 2001, on 5.3% - this is higher than the 2001 New Zealand average of 4.8%.
The mean personal income of residents in Hutt City is $27,716. This is the sixth highest in New Zealand and higher than the New Zealand mean of $25,357. Residents of Hutt City also have the seventh highest mean household income at $54,081. The New Zealand mean is $49,343.
Hutt City is home to a range of employment agencies which promote local and regional vacancies. These include:
Additionally, the presence of WelTec offers the opportunity for close linkages between employers, and training courses focused on their needs.
The Open Polytechnic of NZ, based in Hutt City is New Zealand's national provider of flexible open learning for individuals and organisations.
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