Innovative Portable Solutions for RSE Worker Accommodation in NZ

RSE workers play a crucial role in New Zealand’s workforce, and they deserve proper accommodation where they can feel safe, happy and secure. Finding accommodation solutions for so many seasonal workers may seem like a daunting task at first, but when you invest in innovative portable building solutions, you can make sure everyone has a safe place to stay.

What Is The RSE Scheme?

The Recognised Seasonal Employer Scheme (RSE Scheme) began in 2007 as a way to let overseas workers come and work in New Zealand for temporary periods. This scheme allows seasonal workers from permitted Pacific Island countries to come and contribute to Aotearoa’s horticulture and viticulture sectors. These temporary workers can come to plant, care for, harvest and package crops. 

RSE workers fill seasonal worker roles when there are no qualified New Zealanders available. This ensures that essential work is completed, even when there are labour shortages. Plus, it maximises benefits for Pacific workers by allowing them to earn money while working here. RSE workers can also learn new skills, increase remittances and otherwise enjoy new opportunities. This scheme fosters a good relationship with selected Pacific Islands, benefiting all countries involved. 

RSE workers visit Aotearoa to work for 7 to 9 months in any 11-month period, and they return to their home countries between seasons. 

The Importance Of Quality Accommodation For RSE Workers

While they’re here and working hard, RSE workers deserve to have safe, high-quality places to live. RSE workers stay here for multiple months at a time, and quality accommodations help them rest and enjoy off-time before they go back to work. Good living quarters support healthy mental and physical health so that workers can make the most of their time here. 

Quality worker accommodations are a must for meeting both government and ethical housing standards. If you’re investing in living spaces for your hardworking temporary workers, be sure you understand official outlines so you can find solutions that are just right. Buildings should have adequate privacy and comfort, and they should be safe to live in.

Portable Buildings For RSE Workers And Accommodation

You generally have two options when it comes to investing in living quarters for your workers: permanent, traditional buildings and transportable buildings. Why should you purchase or rent transportable buildings, rather than build more conventional buildings?

• Scalability. These buildings are transportable. It’s easy to add or remove buildings to and from your setup in case your number of workers changes. Portable units can be quickly deployed, installed or removed, without lengthy building or demolishing projects. 
• Cost-Effectiveness. Transportable buildings are generally more cost-effective than traditional buildings. They generally use fewer materials and are more affordable to build, buy and rent. 
• Faster, Quality Construction. Due to their compact nature and transportability, the building times for transportable buildings are typically much shorter than those of traditional buildings. These sturdy structures can be built in a controlled environment, speeding up the process while maximising quality control. Don’t let your valued RSE workers sit around waiting for a nice place to stay; rely on your transportable building experts to quickly create quality accommodation solutions.
• Efficient Use Of Space. Transportable buildings tend to be smaller than standard buildings, but this doesn’t mean they’re worse or less comfortable. These buildings are cleverly designed to make use of every bit of space, so your workers have everything they need. 
• Amenities. Consider building plans that include features like sinks and toilets to maximise comfort. You could even invest in communal areas, like offices, shower blocks and lunchrooms. 
• Privacy. Individual living spaces, soundproofing and insulation add to each room’s privacy, ensuring each individual has a private space to themselves. 

When choosing your RSE worker accommodations, be sure you think about:

• Price. Always consider your budget and ask your transportable building specialists about what they would recommend based on your financial limitations. 
• Hiring Vs. Buying. Will you rent or buy your buildings? Renting is better for temporary periods, but buying is best if you know you’ll get plenty of use out of your buildings. If you regularly have workers who need spaces to stay, consider buying your buildings instead. 
• Number. How many buildings will you need? How many workers do you need living spaces for? Remember that you must follow legal and ethical standards, so every individual needs adequate space and privacy. Consider private areas as well as communal spaces.
• Placement. How large is your site, and how will your buildings be placed? Work with your transportable building company to work out what buildings you will get, how many you will invest in and how they will be installed on your site.

Providing Your Workers With High-Quality Living Spaces In New Zealand

We welcome you to reach out to our Castle Portable Buildings team. We’ve worked on RSE accommodations before, and we’re well-equipped to help you.

You can get in touch by messaging us online or calling 0800 780 900.

Let’s provide your valued workers with comfortable, safe places to live. Call Castle Portable Buildings today.