As with many sectors across Aotearoa, our food and fibre sector is experiencing significant labour shortages. Closed borders, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, have limited access to historic migrant worker pools, ranging from backpackers to highly-skilled specialists. As a result the capacity and capability of workers to support and meet industry growth aspirations, has been severely limited.
Key points include:
The food and fibre sector is experiencing major labour shortages due to the ongoing effects of the global pandemic. As a result, the quantity and capability of workers available to support and meet industry growth aspirations has been severely limited.
For food and fibre organisations to thrive and have access to talent, they need to find a way to embrace these changing expectations by planning, developing and executing innovative new strategies.
The focus will need to be on improving value per worker, rather than hiring more workers to increase value, which is a fundamental shift in how the sector operates.
How we can help
At PwC, we bring together skilled practitioners across disciplines that can help you plan for the future. Working as one, our primary industry specialists, organisational strategists and data and analytics experts can help you think about your workforce and workplace or sector strategy to build trust and deliver for your market.
Our key areas of focus include:
Business model planning
Workforce analysis
Workforce strategy
Data and analytics
Employer value proposition
Workforce transition planning
Contact us
Partner, Food & Fibre Leader | Finance & Operations Leader, PwC New Zealand
Tel: +64 21 404 015
