This industry includes those businesses involved in employment, contracting staff, and secretarial services. This industry is the twelfth largest employer in Otago. Employment opportunities are expected to increase in this industry over the next five years. The reasons for this increase include the growth of the industry worldwide and the predicted growth of other businesses that utilise these services. Staff turnover is expected to be low or moderate in the same period.
Most workplaces employ a majority of females.
However, the number of male workers is expected to rise over the next five years.