New Zealanders are more positive about their work-life balance than three years ago, according to Department of Labour research.
But the report shows most employees still find it difficult to strike the right balance.
The report which summarises two surveys - one of 1,100 employers and the other of 1,004 workers - says that on a scale of one to six the average weighting given by workers for work-life balance is 4.25.
That is higher than an average of 3.63 in 2005.
More than two-thirds of employers report they are supportive of flexible work, with 60% believing it has a positive effect.
The most widely available flexible working arrangements cited by employers are flexible start and finish times, flexible breaks, part-time work and unpaid leave.
The report says workers with access to flexible working arrangements are more likely to rate their work-life balance highly.
Since 2005 the government has implemented four weeks' annual leave. It also supported a Green Party member's bill, which was passed three months ago, giving workers the right to request flexible working arrangements.
