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Community Job Coaching Helps 4,000 Young New Zealanders Into Sustainable Jobs

26 Aug 2026 | 2 weeks ago | 218 views

Community Job Coaching, launched in October 2025, has enrolled 4,000 young New Zealanders aged 18–24, providing up to 26 weeks of personalized employment coaching and ongoing support to help them secure sustainable jobs. The program, delivered across multiple regions and expanding to three more, aims to reduce youth reliance on welfare by offering tailored local support, contributing to the government’s goal of 50,000 fewer Jobseeker Support beneficiaries. With over 640 paid work activities and 290 individuals off benefits so far, the initiative focuses on breaking the cycle of long-term welfare dependency and promoting career pathways for young people.

Tags: Community Job Coaching Louise Upston Ministry of Social Development Jobseeker Support New Zealand employment programme youth employment community providers sustainable employment job coaching

Government Focuses on Jobseeker Beneficiaries in Employment Programs for Next Three Years

15 Jul 2025 | 1 year ago | 1797 views

Minister 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.