An increase in the region's population or tourist numbers however, would affect this forecast by increasing the number of vehicles being used. Staff turnover is low in some workplaces due to a shortage of jobs in the region, however some workers leave for higher wages. Areas with high tourist numbers have a higher turnover and a lack of young qualified workers to replace them. Employers anticipate a shortage of qualified and skilled workers in the future due to a lack of training in the region. Due to the demands of the work, most workers in the motor vehicle services industry in Otago are males employed full time.
Few females show an interest in the work.
This overall picture is not expected change over the next five years.