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New Zealand

In: Extended Working Life Policies

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  • Judith A. Davey

    (Victoria University of Wellington)

  • Hannah Phillips

    (Massey University)

  • Fiona Alpass

    (Massey University)

Abstract

New ZealandNew Zealand has high rates of workforceWorkforce participation for people in the 55+ age groupsAge group . These rates have grown rapidly, and growth is expected to continue, especially for women workers. Existing policy settings support extended workforceWorkforce participation. There is a universalUniversal flat rate pensionFlat-rate pension at age 65, which can be received while continuing in paid workWork paid ; flexibleWork flexible workFlexible work arrangements; and legislation againstDiscrimination age age discriminationAge discrimination and compulsory retirement. However, assistance for working carers, education and training forWorker older older workersOlder workers and direct support for employersEmployers are all very limited. There are many calls for a comprehensive approach to the challenges and opportunities of workforceWorkforce ageing in New ZealandNew Zealand , many from government agencies, but comparatively little provides a gender perspectiveGender perspective . Much depends on the extent to which individual employersEmployers recognise the implications of workforce ageing and respond with appropriate policies and practices.

Suggested Citation

  • Judith A. Davey & Hannah Phillips & Fiona Alpass, 2020. "New Zealand," Springer Books, in: Áine Ní Léime & Jim Ogg & Martina Rašticová & Debra Street & Clary Krekula & Monika Bédiová & Ignaci (ed.), Extended Working Life Policies, chapter 27, pages 351-361, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:sprchp:978-3-030-40985-2_27
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-40985-2_27
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