The Ministry's Staff Information
Permanent Staffing
As at 31 December 2005 the permanent staffing level in MAF was 1505 full time equivalents (FTEs). This is an increase of 8.7 percent over the past year. Staff are located throughout the country, with the highest concentration of numbers being in the 3 main centres: Auckland 516 (FTEs), Wellington 539 and Christchurch 154.
Length of Service
The average length of service for MAF staff is 8 years (5 years for female staff and 10 years for male staff). This has not changed significantly over the past 5 years. Currently 51 percent of staff have fewer than 5 years service; 22 percent have between 5 and 10 years service; and 13 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 2005 was 9.4 percent. This compares to 8.9 percent for the year ending 31 December 2004.
Age Range by Business
The average age of MAF staff is 41 years (37 years for female staff and 44 years for male staff). This has not changed significantly over the past 5 years. Currently 17 percent of staff are aged under 30 years; 29 percent are aged between 30 and 40 years; 28 percent are aged between 40 and 50 years and 26 percent of staff are aged over 50 years.
Gender
The gender ratio in MAF is currently 56/44 (male/female). This has not changed significantly over the past 5 years.
Ethnicity
The NZ European ethnic group continues to be the most dominant group within MAF at 63 percent. Other ethnic group breakdowns are: Other European 12 percent; Asian 7 percent; NZ Maori 4 percent; Pacific Islands 3 percent; and Other Ethnic Groups 1 percent. The ethnicity of 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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