The table illustrates the percentage of men and women who worked in different jobs in New Zealand during a 10-year period, starting from 1003.
Looking from an overall perspective, it is readily apparent that the percentage of men who worked in all jobs witnessed downward trajectories, while women had an upward trend, except for commerce and services in both genders. In addition, women in services were the most proportion.
In 1993, women in services had the highest proportion, accounting for 86%, while 14% in men. In contrast, men dominated the IT and farming, with 80% and 75%, while women at 20% and 25%, respectively. Similarly, industrial sectors showed the same pattern, with 68% for men and 32% for women in building, with 55% for men and 45% for women in manufacturing. By contrast, commerce experienced lower than others, with 45% for men and 55% for women.
By 2003, there was a dramatic fall for women in services, with the value plunging from to 60%. In contrast, men in services saw a rapid increase, climbing to 40%. Similarly, industrial sectors recorded the same trend, with 60% for men and 40% for women in building, with 52% for men and 48% for women in manufacturing. Notably, commerce accounted for half of the workforce.