Carterton District
Occupation of workforce
In 2013, more of the workforce in Carterton District were employed as managers than any other occupation.
Occupation is a key component for evaluating the socio-economic status of the workforce and the skills required to work in each industry sector.
The occupations of the workforce in Carterton District will be influenced by factors including:
- The economic base and employment opportunities available in Carterton District;
- The age of the workforce;
- The skill and qualification level of the workforce;
- The economic role of the area – providing employment for people from elsewhere or mainly serving the local residents.
For a more complete workforce analysis for Carterton District, view Occupations in conjunction with other indicators, such as Workforce Industries, Workforce Level of Qualification and Workforce Field of Qualification, as well as the Occupations of the residents.
Derived from the Census questions:
'In the job that you worked the most hours in, what was your occupation?' and 'In that job, what tasks or duties did you spend the most time on'
Workforce, by place of work, regardless of residence
| Workforce occupation of employment | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carterton District | 2013 | 2006 | Change | |||||
| Occupation | Number | % | Wellington Region % | Number | % | Wellington Region % | 2006 to 2013 | |
| Managers | 711 | 23.7 | 17.6 | 615 | 22.9 | 17.6 | +96 | 700 |
| Professionals | 375 | 12.5 | 29.6 | 315 | 11.7 | 27.7 | +60 | 701 |
| Technicians and trades workers | 333 | 11.1 | 9.0 | 300 | 11.2 | 9.6 | +33 | 702 |
| Community and personal service workers | 207 | 6.9 | 8.5 | 174 | 6.5 | 7.7 | +33 | 703 |
| Clerical and administrative workers | 291 | 9.7 | 13.4 | 267 | 10.0 | 15.3 | +24 | 704 |
| Sales workers | 171 | 5.7 | 8.5 | 192 | 7.2 | 9.2 | -21 | 705 |
| Machinery operators and drivers | 240 | 8.0 | 3.2 | 189 | 7.0 | 3.5 | +51 | 706 |
| Labourers | 558 | 18.6 | 6.5 | 528 | 19.7 | 6.7 | +30 | 708 |
| Not stated / included | 108 | 3.6 | 3.8 | 102 | 3.8 | 2.6 | +6 | 709 |
| Total people | 2,994 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 2,682 | 100.0 | 100.0 | +312 | |
Source: Statistics New Zealand, Census of Population and Dwellings (opens a new window) 2006 and 2013. Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id (opens a new window) , the population experts.
Dominant groups
An analysis of the jobs held by the workforce in Carterton District in 2013 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Managers (711 people or 23.7%)
- Labourers (558 people or 18.6%)
- Professionals (375 people or 12.5%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 1,644 people in total or 54.9% of the workforce.
In comparison, the Wellington Region employed 17.6% in Managers; 6.5% in Labourers; and 29.6% in Professionals.
The major differences between the jobs held by the workforce in the Carterton District and the Wellington Region were:
- A larger percentage of people employed as labourers (18.6% compared to 6.5%)
- A larger percentage of people employed as managers (23.7% compared to 17.6%)
- A larger percentage of people employed as machinery operators and drivers (8.0% compared to 3.2%)
- A smaller percentage of people employed as professionals (12.5% compared to 29.6%)
Emerging groups
The workforce in Carterton District increased by 312 people between 2006 and 2013.
The largest changes in occupations for the workforce between 2006 and 2013 in the Carterton District were for those employed as:
- Managers (+96 people)
- Professionals (+60 people)
- Machinery operators and drivers (+51 people)