Upskilling Māori Construction Practitioners
Upskilling Māori Construction Practitioners: Final report
Upskilling Māori Construction Practitioners
A framework of development in New Zealand
The New Zealand construction industry faces challenges such as low productivity, innovation gaps, high unemployment, skill shortages, and suboptimal output, despite being a pivotal sector in the country's infrastructure.
This study investigated the essential skills needed in the construction industry. The research involved analysing the construction labour market in New Zealand and identifying urgently needed skills based on current industry trends. The study utilized a systematic literature review in the first stage to elucidate the existing issues of skill shortages in the construction industry.
The second stage employed a qualitative approach through semi-structured interviews to identify critical skill shortages and their causes.
Specific skills demanded by the construction industry were determined through interviews with industry participants and analysed using ATLAS.ti 9 software.
In the third stage, a focus group interview was conducted to evaluate and clarify skill gaps identified from the initial interviews with construction experts.
The study's findings provide valuable insights for stakeholders, define skill requirements for the workforce, enhance employability, suggest academic qualifications, and offer opportunities for collaboration between industry and academia.