Australia and New Zealand Introduce New Occupation Classifications

Sydney, Australia/Wellington, New Zealand – In a joint effort to modernize their labour market data, Australia and New Zealand are introducing new occupation classifications. These classifications, set to be implemented in late 2024, will provide a more accurate and up-to-date representation of the workforce in both countries.

The Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA), 2024 and New Zealand’s tailored list will be designed to reflect the evolving nature of work and better align with the needs of employers and job seekers. While each country will have its own specific classification, the agencies will develop concordances to ensure data continuity and comparability across the Tasman Sea.

Dr. David Gruen, the Australian Statistician, and Mr. Mark Sowden, the New Zealand Government Statistician, emphasized the importance of maintaining both Trans-Tasman and international comparability while also adapting to the unique characteristics of each country’s labour market.

Key points of the announcement:

• Unified Approach: Both countries are implementing new classifications to improve labour market data.
• Trans-Tasman Comparability: Concordances will be developed to ensure data can be compared consistently between Australia and New Zealand.
• Timeline: Australia’s OSCA will be released on 6 December 2024, while New Zealand’s tailored list will be implemented starting 20 November 2024.

The introduction of these new classifications is expected to provide valuable insights into the labour market, inform policy decisions, and support economic growth in both Australia and New Zealand.

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