Hours worked

The number of hours worked in a sector can be an indicator of worker attachment to the sector. Hours worked in a sector can provide an indication of how much employers could meet growth by utilising their existing workforce without taking on additional labour.

Understanding the number of hours worked in a sector can also highlight how likely people in employment are likely to undertake training. The higher number of hours worked in a sector, the less likely people are to undertake training, particularly through a provider.

This section looks at a breakdown of hours worked in employment in all jobs (main job and other jobs) of people in the Accountancy sector in New Zealand. Information is also provided for hours worked in employment in all jobs of people in New Zealand's overall economy.