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Has the Ministry of Social Development and Employment achieved the target of 70-75 percent of people supported by Flexi-wage being people on Jobseeker Support by June 2025; if so, when was it achieved?

Answered Question 18477 (2026)
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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Has the Ministry of Social Development and Employment achieved the target of 70-75 percent of people supported by Flexi-wage being people on Jobseeker Support by June 2025; if so, when was it achieved?

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Hon Louise Upston

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

Answer

At the end of June 2025, 68 percent of people supported by Flexi-wage had been on Jobseeker Support. The target of 70-75 percent of people supported by Flexi-wage being people on Jobseeker Support was met from September 2025. The proportion is currently sitting at 72 percent (as at 11 May 2026).