![]() ![]() In recent years, however, New Zealand has come under criticism for lack of compliance on "equal pay for work of equal value". Equal employment opportunities are required by law in the public sector and promoted in the private sector. New Zealand legislation prohibits gender discrimination in employment and requires equal pay for women and men employed for the same job. As an active participant in the international community, New Zealand has ratified conventions on employment equity for women that are viewed as fundamental rights by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and the United Nations. This renewed interest in pay equity has links to international agendas. In May 2003, a Taskforce was appointed to develop an action plan on pay and employment equity in the Public Service and education and health sectors. In October 2002 an additional Human Rights Commissioner was appointed with responsibility for equal employment opportunities, including pay equity. A discussion document Next Steps Towards Pay Equity was released in July 2002 (Ministry of Women's Affairs 2002a). Pay equity is once again on the agenda of government after 12 years tucked at the back of party policies. Laila Harré, Minister of Women's Affairs, July 2002 That means making the most of all our skills and talents… The decisions of our daughters and grand-daughters should not be constrained by out-moded ideas about what women and the work we do are worth. ![]() Our goal is to build an innovative economy. ![]()
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