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Nā tō rourou, nā taku rourou ka ora ai te iwi – With your food basket and my food basket the people will thrive.
Ministry of Social Development
Biographical Info
The Ministry of Social Development (MSD) is the lead agency for the social sector.
Work and Income is a service of MSD. Contact us for help finding work, see current job vacancies and find out how we can support you if you’re on a low income or unemployed. Our assistance extends to employers and jobseekers, carers, families, students and seniors.
We help New Zealanders to be safe, strong and independent. We provide:
• Employment and recruitment services for employers
• Employment and training for jobseekers including workplace modifications, training and course allowances and support with unpaid work expenses.
• Help to be work ready including CV, cover letter, job interview support and work skills.
• Funding to community service providers.
• Student allowances and loans.
• NZ Superannuation services for seniors
• Housing support products and social housing assessments.
• Income support through Jobseeker Support, Sole Parent Support, Supported Living Payment and other benefits.
• Health and Disability supports and allowances
• Support for families including Orphan’s Benefit, Unsupported Child’s Benefit, Child Disability Allowance, help with uniforms or stationery and childcare assistance.
• Other financial assistance and one-off payments including Special Needs Grant, Funeral Grant, Residential Support Subsidy, winter energy payment and Community Services Card.
• Family Violence Intervention Programme (FVIP) – Work and Income’s response to clients experiencing family violence
Where? Available nationwide in-person, online and via phone
When? Work and Income service centres are open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8.30am-5pm. Wednesday 9.30am-5pm.
Call our general enquiries or NZ Superannuation team:
• Monday to Friday, 7am to 6pm
• Saturday, 8am to 1pm.
MyMSD is available for you to apply and manage a lot of information including apply for a benefit, for superannuation and a food grant. You can also re-apply for a benefit, declare wages or income, change contact details and tell us if they are going overseas.
