1. Scheme Maturity and Self Regulation
Kevin Finnegan – Regional Manager Wellington/RSE
2016 Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) Conference

2. RSE Scheme Compliance Attributes
Value proposition for workers, employers and home countries
Comprehensive regime with detailed requirements
Direct relationships
Well resourced and supported
Consequences clearly understood
Obtained a level of maturity
Sector ownership of standards the way forward as broader application to supply chains occurs
Customer demands for ethical trading

3. RSE Going Forward
Self assurance to be introduced where risk acceptable
Accommodation and pastoral care to become self regulated
Higher risk employers to be compliant or exited
Actions of some putting others/sector reputation and integrity at risk
New employment standards met by employers for ALL employees
Sector operated assurance models and systems
International brand and market awareness as ethical suppliers

5. RSE Contacts Kevin Finnegan – kevin.finnegan@mbie.govt.nz
Kerri Ahomiro, Whangarei –
Alex Magill, Tauranga –
Dan Herlihy, Hawkes Bay –
John Maxwell, Marlborough –
Jessica Lemon, Dunedin –