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Have there been any changes since 1 November 2023 to eligibility criteria, or assessment and decision-making processes, in relation to applications for the Flexi-wage – job seeker information; if so, what were they and when did they come into effect? and 1 other question

Answered 16463, 16465 (2026)
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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

Questions

  • 16463

    Have there been any changes since 1 November 2023 to eligibility criteria, or assessment and decision-making processes, in relation to applications for the Flexi-wage – job seeker information; if so, what were they and when did they come into effect?

  • 16465

    Have there been any changes since 1 November 2023 to eligibility criteria, or assessment and decision-making processes, in relation to applications for the Flexi-wage for self-employment; if so, what were they and when did they come into effect?

Answered by

Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Social Development and Employment

Answer

I am advised that on 5 February 2024, a number of changes were made to the Flexi-Wage Employment Subsidy Programme. The changes included adjusting the maximum payable, allowing wage subsidies to be paid in variable weekly amounts; Increasing the amount available for participants to undertake short-term employment-related training; and applying the 52-week maximum to the employer instead of the employee. This is also my response to WPQ 16465 (2026)