The Ministry's STAFF information
Staff Numbers and Gender
As at 31 December 2006 the permanent staffing level in MAF was 1598.9 full time equivalents (FTEs). This is an increase of 6.6 percent over the last year. Staff are located throughout the country, with the highest concentration of numbers being in the main three centres: Auckland 531 (FTEs), Wellington 611 and Christchurch 152.
The gender ratio in MAF is currently 55/45 (male/female). This has not changed significantly over the past five years.
Length of Service
The average length of service for MAF staff is 8 years (5 years for female staff and 11 years for male staff). This has not changed significantly over the past five years. Currently 47 percent of staff have fewer than five years service; 25 percent have between 5 and 10 years service; and 15 percent of staff have between 10 and 20 years service. 13 percent of staff have over 20 years service.
Turnover
The turnover rate in MAF for the year ending 31 December 2006 was 9.3 percent. This compares to 9.4 percent for the previous year.
Age Ranges
The average age of MAF staff is 41 years (38 years for female staff and 44 years for male staff). This has not changed significantly over the past five years. Currently 18 percent of staff are aged under 30 years; 28 percent between 30 and 40 years; and 28 percent between 40 and 50 years. 26 percent of staff are aged over 50 years.
Ethnicity
The NZ European ethnic group continues to be the most dominant group within MAF at 62 percent. Other ethnic group breakdowns are: Asian 7 percent; NZ Māori 4 percent; Other European 12 percent; Pacific Islands 3 percent; and Other Ethnic Groups 1 percent. The ethnicity for 11 percent of staff remains undisclosed.
Contact for Enquiries
Strategy and Performance Group
Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry
Pastoral House
25 The Terrace
PO Box 2526, Wellington
Tel: +64 4 894 0100
Fax: +64 4 894 0738
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