The ILO in New Zealand
The ILO and the government of New Zealand have collaborated on a number of initiatives, including the elimination of child labour in Fiji, employment creation in Indonesia, the improvement of labour laws in Cambodia, rural development assistance in Timor-Leste, and the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) Scheme for seasonal workers from the Pacific region.
New Zealand has consistently maintained an active and visible presence in the ILO, and its representatives have attended the annual International Labour Conferences since 1935. The New Zealand Government served as a deputy member of the ILO Governing Body (GB) between 1990-96 and 1999-2005, and the Government and employers’ organization representatives were elected as regular members of the GB for the 2014-17 term.