Maori development skills tapped for workforce groups 30 Jun 2021 14:30 PM More Related Stories Related Podcast Leaders with hands on experience in Māori development are among the co-chair appointments for the permanent Regional Skills Leadership Groups announced today. Social Development and Employment Minister Carmel Sepuloni says the group will become a key part of how government addresses future skills and workforce needs in the regions. They have been asked to identify what change is needed from regional and national stakeholders to achieve a high-skill labour market. Each group has two co-chairs, one nominated through an Expressions of Interest process and the other selected in consultation with regional iwi and Māori.