Wairoa District
Industry of workforce
In 2013, more of the workforce in Wairoa District was employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing than any other industry.
Census employment data presents the number of persons employed in each industry sector (full-time and part-time) in the Wairoa District regardless of where they live. By comparing the number of jobs in each industry sector to a regional benchmark, you can clearly see local specialist industries. By looking at how the number of jobs in each industry is changing over time, you can track how the structure of the local economy is changing.
When viewed in conjunction with Workforce Occupation, Workforce Level of Qualification and Workforce Field of Qualification, as well as the Industry of Employment of residents, this dataset can provide insights into the relationship between the economic and residential role of the area.
Derived from the Census question:
'What is the main activity of (your) business or employer.'
Workforce, by place of work, regardless of residence
| Workforce industry sector of employment | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wairoa District | 2013 | 2006 | Change | |||||
| Industry sector | Number | % | Hawke's Bay Region % | Number | % | Hawke's Bay Region % | 2006 to 2013 | |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 654 | 23.3 | 12.6 | 732 | 24.1 | 13.0 | -78 | 401 |
| Mining | 6 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | +6 | 402 |
| Manufacturing | 546 | 19.5 | 12.7 | 663 | 21.8 | 14.0 | -117 | 403 |
| Electricity, gas, water and waste services | 27 | 1.0 | 0.9 | 27 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 0 | 404 |
| Construction | 150 | 5.3 | 6.3 | 177 | 5.8 | 6.2 | -27 | 405 |
| Wholesale trade | 27 | 1.0 | 3.5 | 42 | 1.4 | 3.5 | -15 | 406 |
| Retail trade | 198 | 7.1 | 10.2 | 264 | 8.7 | 11.5 | -66 | 407 |
| Accommodation and food services | 108 | 3.9 | 6.3 | 126 | 4.1 | 6.7 | -18 | 408 |
| Transport, postal and warehousing | 60 | 2.1 | 3.3 | 42 | 1.4 | 3.2 | +18 | 409 |
| Information media and telecommunications | 24 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 24 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 0 | 410 |
| Financial and insurance services | 27 | 1.0 | 1.8 | 24 | 0.8 | 1.9 | +3 | 411 |
| Rental, hiring and real estate services | 54 | 1.9 | 2.7 | 42 | 1.4 | 2.8 | +12 | 412 |
| Professional, scientific and technical services | 75 | 2.7 | 5.7 | 60 | 2.0 | 5.1 | +15 | 413 |
| Administrative and support services | 36 | 1.3 | 2.9 | 36 | 1.2 | 2.9 | 0 | 414 |
| Public administration and safety | 117 | 4.2 | 4.0 | 108 | 3.6 | 3.5 | +9 | 415 |
| Education and training | 297 | 10.6 | 8.8 | 288 | 9.5 | 7.7 | +9 | 416 |
| Health care and social assistance | 228 | 8.1 | 10.2 | 186 | 6.1 | 8.6 | +42 | 417 |
| Arts and recreation services | 39 | 1.4 | 1.8 | 30 | 1.0 | 1.5 | +9 | 418 |
| Other services | 90 | 3.2 | 3.9 | 93 | 3.1 | 4.1 | -3 | 419 |
| Not elsewhere included | 42 | 1.5 | 1.3 | 75 | 2.5 | 2.0 | -33 | 421 |
| Total people | 2,805 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 3,039 | 100.0 | 100.0 | -234 | |
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 Wairoa District in 2013 shows the three most popular industry sectors were:
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing (654 people or 23.3%)
- Manufacturing (546 people or 19.5%)
- Education and training (297 people or 10.6%)
In combination these three industries employed 1,497 people in total or 53.4% of the workforce.
In comparison, the Hawke's Bay Region employed 12.6% in Agriculture, forestry and fishing; 12.7% in Manufacturing; and 8.8% in Education and training.
The major differences between the jobs held by the workforce in the Wairoa District and the Hawke's Bay Region were:
- A larger percentage of people employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing (23.3% compared to 12.6%)
- A larger percentage of people employed in manufacturing (19.5% compared to 12.7%)
- A smaller percentage of people employed in retail trade (7.1% compared to 10.2%)
- A smaller percentage of people employed in professional, scientific and technical services (2.7% compared to 5.7%)
Emerging groups
The workforce in Wairoa District decreased by 234 people between 2006 and 2013.
The largest changes in the jobs held by the workforce between 2006 and 2013 in the Wairoa District were for those employed in:
- Manufacturing (-117 people)
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing (-78 people)
- Retail trade (-66 people)
- Health care and social assistance (+42 people)