Articles tagged with Jobs
Local Water Done Well: $48B Investment to Upgrade NZ Water Services by 2034
1 week ago | 80 viewsAll councils' water service delivery plans under Local Water Done Well have been assessed, with 76% of New Zealand’s population receiving services through council-controlled organisations (CCOs), addressing affordability challenges. Councils plan to invest nearly $48 billion over the next decade, including an additional $9 billion compared to previous estimates, to upgrade water infrastructure and ensure regulatory compliance after decades of underinvestment. This reform also anticipates the creation of around 9,000 new water industry jobs, balancing the need to fix existing issues while preparing for future population growth.
Tags: Simon Watts Local Water Done Well New Zealand councils water service delivery Department of Internal Affairs water infrastructure water industry jobs Local Government MinisterCostco's Expansion Plans Bring Economic Boost to New Zealand Shoppers
1 month ago | 190 viewsUS supermarket giant Costco is planning to open a second store in South Auckland, welcomed by Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis. The Government is facilitating quick approvals for new supermarkets through legislation and working closely with Costco for efficient consenting processes. Kiwi Property has agreed to sell land for the new Costco store, expected to boost the economy, create jobs, and enhance competition for shoppers.
Tags: Nicola Willis Costco New Zealand South Auckland Kiwi shoppers Economic Growth Minister Kiwi Property Drury Auckland’s economy construction jobsGovernment Progresses in Tackling Unemployment Despite Economic Challenges
2 months ago | 213 viewsMinister Louise Upston highlights the Government's progress in reducing unemployment despite economic challenges, with a 6% increase in beneficiaries finding work in the June 2025 quarter, totaling 20,775 individuals transitioning into employment. The data also shows a 6.9% rise in work exits from Jobseeker Support and a decrease in young people receiving this support. The Government's initiatives, such as frontline investments, phone-based case management, and Kōrero Mahi seminars, aim to support jobseekers, emphasizing the importance of providing practical assistance during the job search process to help individuals gain independence and improve their lives.
Tags: Minister Social Development Employment Louise Upston Government unemployment MSD stats Jobseeker Support New Zealanders Kōrero MahiMinister Upston Applauds Progress in Job Seeker Preparation and Case Management Boost
2 months ago | 227 viewsMinister Louise Upston has praised the progress in preparing Kiwi job seekers for work, emphasizing the focus on matching them with employers through targeted case management. The Ministry for Social Development is increasing case management places and rolling out Individual Employment Plans to help clients become job-ready. MSD aims to support job seekers in securing positions now and in the future, aligning with the government's Jobseeker reduction target and economic growth projections.
Tags: Minister Social Development Employment Louise Upston Kiwi job seekers case management MSD Individual Employment Plans Government Jobseeker reduction targetNew Zealand-Singapore Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Launched for Economic Growth and Security
2 months ago | 233 viewsPrime Minister Christopher Luxon and Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong launched the New Zealand-Singapore Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) in Auckland, emphasizing the importance of collaboration between small states to maintain open trade, enhance security, and uphold the rules-based order. The CSP aims to support businesses, boost investments, and facilitate the expansion of New Zealand firms into Asia, ultimately leading to increased job opportunities and higher incomes for Kiwis. The partnership will address various challenges together, including supply chain resilience, digital trade, climate change, and maritime security, with a focus on enhancing cooperation in six key areas: Trade and Economics, Defence and Security, Science and Innovation, People-to-People links, Climate and Green Economy, and Supply Chains and Connectivity.
Tags: Prime Minister Christopher Luxon Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong trade security business investment jobs incomesFinance Minister Hails OCR Cut, Easing Pressure on Kiwi Households and Businesses
2 months ago | 226 viewsFinance Minister Nicola Willis highlights the positive impact of the 50 basis point Official Cash Rate reduction on Kiwi households and businesses, easing financial pressure. The reduction in OCR will lead to lower interest rates for mortgage-holders and businesses, stimulating growth and investment. The Government's focus on responsible economic management, along with lower interest rates, aims to support recovery and drive policies for job and income growth to benefit all New Zealanders.
Tags: Official Cash Rate Kiwi households Finance Minister Nicola Willis monetary policy interest rates growth jobs investment inflationMSD's Proactive Approach Enhances Job Seekers' Employment Readiness and Success
2 months ago | 208 viewsMinister Louise Upston praises MSD's focus on frontline partnerships to better prepare jobseekers for employment, citing the success of the 'Into Work' regional workshops for employers. MSD's proactive engagement with job seekers has led to a significant increase in appointments and successful job placements, with tailored seminars providing practical job readiness support. Despite economic challenges, there has been a notable rise in Jobseeker work exits, highlighting the positive impact of prompt employment assistance on individuals, families, communities, and the economy.
Tags: Minister Social Development Employment Louise Upston MSD jobseekers employers proactive engagement Kōrero Mahi seminars Jobseeker SupportNew Zealand's Initiatives to Reduce Youth Benefit Dependency
2 months ago | 355 viewsMinister Louise Upston announces two key initiatives aimed at reducing benefit dependency and encouraging young New Zealanders to stay in work. The first initiative involves removing Jobseeker payments for 18- and 19-year-olds if their parents can financially support them. The second initiative offers a $1,000 bonus payment to young people who participate in the Community Job Coaching service, secure employment, and remain off benefits for 12 months.
Tags: Louise Upston New Zealanders Jobseeker payments Ministry of Social Development Community Job Coaching service Parental Assistance Test welfare benefit dependency National’s Welfare that Works policy young peopleOpportunities Abound with NZICC Opening: Minister Upston & MSD Collaborate for Job Seekers
2 months ago | 278 viewsMinister Louise Upston highlights the job opportunities arising from the upcoming opening of the New Zealand International Convention Centre in Auckland, emphasizing the partnership between the Ministry of Social Development and the centre to fill various roles. The convention space is expected to boost the tourism sector by hosting live events and conferences, creating job prospects in events and hospitality. The collaboration between MSD, NZICC, and other employers aims to provide skilled local employees for the tourism industry, with a focus on assisting job seekers in transitioning into new roles effectively.
Tags: Louise Upston Minister of Social Development New Zealand International Convention Centre Auckland job seekers events hospitality tourism sector tourism jobs MSDBoosting Employment in Waikato: Minister Upston's Commitment to Jobseeker Reduction Target
3 months ago | 292 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 CommunityHow Falling Interest Rates Benefit Growth, Businesses, Jobs, and Kiwis: Finance Minister's Insights
4 months ago | 430 viewsFinance Minister Nicola Willis highlights the benefits of falling interest rates, including support for growth, businesses, job creation, and mortgage holders. The Reserve Bank has reduced the Official Cash Rate (OCR) from 3.25 to 3 percent, with further decreases expected. Lower interest rates stimulate economic activity, reduce mortgage repayments, and are seen as a positive response to economic challenges, signaling improving conditions and effective economic management by the government.
Tags: interest rates growth businesses jobs Kiwis mortgages Finance Minister Nicola Willis Reserve Bank Official Cash RateNew Zealand's Biodiversity Research Centre: Future-Proofing Natural History and Creating Jobs
4 months ago | 452 viewsThe Government is investing in a new Biodiversity Research Centre in Upper Hutt to replace the earthquake-prone and inadequate Tory Street facility, preserving Te Papa’s natural history collection of over 860,000 specimens. The project, costing $155.4 million, is part of a $6 billion infrastructure initiative and will create construction jobs for over 2,000 people, with completion expected by March 2028. The collection transfer and decommissioning of the current facility are scheduled to be completed by April 2029.
Tags: Government Biodiversity Research Centre New Zealand Paul Goldsmith Te Papa infrastructure projects natural history construction jobs environmental science scientific researchNew Seasonal Visas in New Zealand: Boosting Businesses and Prioritizing Jobs for Kiwis
4 months ago | 621 viewsThe Government is introducing two new seasonal visa pathways to assist New Zealand businesses in accessing necessary workers during peak periods, while also prioritizing job opportunities for New Zealanders. The Global Workforce Seasonal Visa (GWSV) is a three-year visa for experienced seasonal workers in various industries, while the Peak Seasonal Visa (PSV) is a seven-month visa for short-term roles. Visa holders must spend time offshore before returning, and employers must advertise roles and engage with MSD to prioritize New Zealand workers.
Tags: Government New Zealand businesses workers jobs Immigration Minister Erica Stanford Global Workforce Seasonal Visa Peak Seasonal Visa employers seasonal industriesPrime Minister and Finance Minister Unveil Plans to Boost Economy, Jobs, and Income for Kiwis
4 months ago | 770 viewsThe Government, led by Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Minister of Finance Nicola Willis, is prioritizing economic growth to create jobs, raise incomes, and assist New Zealanders with the cost of living. Initiatives such as scrapping surcharges, tax relief, and the introduction of FamilyBoost aim to alleviate financial burdens for families. By focusing on key areas like talent development, competitive business settings, global trade, innovation, and infrastructure, the Government aims to boost wages by growing the economy in the long term.
Tags: Government economy jobs Kiwis Prime Minister Christopher Luxon Minister of Finance Nicola Willis tax relief FamilyBoost inflationGovernment-Funded Infrastructure Projects Worth $6 Billion Set to Boost Economy and Create Jobs Nationwide
5 months ago | 987 viewsBillions of dollars in government-funded infrastructure projects are set to begin in the next few months, creating thousands of jobs and driving economic activity nationwide. The projects include new roads, hospitals, schools, and government buildings, aimed at improving infrastructure quality to boost the economy and help with the cost of living. The Infrastructure for Growth work program has delivered on actions to strengthen the infrastructure pipeline, with future projects totaling $207 billion planned across various sectors.
Tags: Nicola Willis Chris Bishop infrastructure projects economic activity jobs roads hospitals schools construction government buildings