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New Zealand International Convention Centre (NZICC) Opening Sparks Job Opportunities for Auckland Job Seekers
02 Oct 2025 | 11 months ago | 1103 viewsMinister Louise Upston highlights the job opportunities presented by the upcoming opening of the New Zealand International Convention Centre (NZICC) in Auckland in February 2026. The Ministry of Social Development is collaborating with SkyCity to fill various roles required for the NZICC. The NZICC is expected to enhance New Zealand's infrastructure, attracting live events, conferences, and exhibitions, creating job opportunities in sectors like tourism and hospitality.
Tags: Louise Upston Minister of Social Development New Zealand International Convention Centre NZICC Auckland job seekers tourism hospitality MSD SkyCityEmpowering Northland Job Seekers: Ministry for Social Development Partners with Local Businesses for Employment Success
01 Oct 2025 | 11 months ago | 997 viewsThe Ministry for Social Development in Northland is partnering with local businesses to help job seekers find employment, with successful examples like Fulton Hogan training and employing 44 MSD clients. Minister Louise Upston highlights the success of businesses like Fulton Hogan in placing job seekers in Northland. MSD is focusing on understanding businesses to connect local job seekers with suitable opportunities, aiming to address workforce challenges through collaborative efforts with employers.
Tags: Ministry for Social Development Northland Louise Upston Into Work event Fulton Hogan MSD job seekers employers Whangarei cadetsGovernment Boosts Funding for Tasman District Clean-Up, Supporting Local Job Seekers
11 Sep 2025 | 12 months ago | 947 viewsThe Government is allocating an additional $300,000 to aid the ongoing clean-up efforts in the Tasman district following heavy rainfall in June and July 2025. The Enhanced Taskforce Green program, activated in July, is employing local job seekers to assist farmers and growers in their recovery efforts. This funding extension, totaling $800,000, will support job seekers until December 2025, providing them with work experience and the opportunity to transition to seasonal horticulture work.
Tags: Louise Upston Government Funding Taskforce Green programme Job seekers Farmers Growers MSD Natural disasterGovernment Launches 5 Actions to Support Rough Sleepers into Social Homes
04 Sep 2025 | 1 year ago | 1348 viewsThe Government is taking immediate actions to address homelessness in New Zealand, focusing on expanding support for rough sleepers and providing more social housing options. These actions include funding additional social homes for the Housing First program, increasing support services for rough sleepers, improving the efficiency of transitional housing, redirecting beneficiaries' income to contribute to accommodation costs, and encouraging greater discretion in assessing emergency housing applications. The aim is to deliver the right homes, in the right places, with the right supports for rough sleepers and address the root causes of homelessness in the country.
Tags: Government Housing Minister Chris Bishop Associate Housing Minister Tama Potaka homelessness social homes Housing First programme transitional housing emergency housing Ministry of Social Development (MSD) Louise UpstonBoosting Employment in Waikato: Minister Upston's Commitment to Jobseeker Reduction Target
03 Sep 2025 | 1 year ago | 958 viewsSocial Development and Employment Minister Louise Upston highlights the importance of regional employment events in getting Kiwis into jobs and boosting the economy. The Government's focus on the Going for Growth strategy emphasizes developing talent and reducing the number of people on the Jobseeker Benefit by 50,000 by 2030 through partnerships with employers and training organizations. Initiatives such as early intervention services, work seminars, and the Relocate for Work Support payment aim to help beneficiaries find sustainable employment, providing them with purpose, independence, and a pathway out of welfare dependence.
Tags: Louise Upston Minister Employment MSD Jobseeker Benefit Kiwis Economy Growth Waikato CommunityOver 80,700 People Transition from Benefit to Work in Past Year, Reveals Social Development Minister
16 Jul 2025 | 1 year ago | 1684 viewsOver 80,700 individuals transitioned from benefits to employment in the past year, reflecting the government's focus on facilitating job opportunities despite economic challenges. While the total number of beneficiaries has increased, particularly in Jobseeker Support, this aligns with seasonal trends and the government's efforts to provide enhanced support services for job seekers. Initiatives such as increased case management, community job coaching, and regular work seminars aim to assist individuals in securing and maintaining employment, with a focus on transitioning people off welfare and into work during the economic recovery period.
Tags: Louise Upston MSD benefit job seekers employment New Zealanders main benefit Social Development economic conditions case managementGovernment Focuses on Jobseeker Beneficiaries in Employment Programs for Next Three Years
15 Jul 2025 | 1 year ago | 1800 viewsMinister Louise Upston highlights the Government's focus on jobseeker beneficiaries in upcoming employment programs. The Ministry of Social Development's updated strategy emphasizes the importance of prioritizing beneficiaries for job placements. Efforts include targeted support for young people to reduce long-term reliance on benefits and increase employment opportunities.
Tags: Jobseeker beneficiaries Government Employment programmes Minister Louise Upston Ministry of Social Development MSD Young people Frontline staff Employment case management New Zealand.Boosting Employment: Minister Louise Upston Leads Regional Events to Get Kiwis Into Jobs and Grow the Economy
02 Jul 2025 | 1 year ago | 2253 viewsSocial Development and Employment Minister Louise Upston says a strong turnout for the first in a series of regional employment events reinforces a cross-sector commitment to get Kiwis into jobs, boost employment and grow the economy. Kicking off the MSD-led series in Levin, Minister Upston and officials met with representatives of around 30 employers and other stakeholders, reinforcing job opportunities across the Horowhenua and Kāpiti Coast regions. “It was great to attend this event, acknowledge the commitment of MSD and recognise the partnership with local employers,” Louise Upston says.
Tags: Louise Upston Social Development Employment Minister MSD Kiwis Jobseeker Benefit Horowhenua Kāpiti Coast New Zealanders Gisborne