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What, if anything, is the Ministry of Social Development and Employment doing to engage with the employers of the 240,000 fast-track jobs to connect them with people receiving Jobseeker Support?

Answered Question 20359 (2026)
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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What, if anything, is the Ministry of Social Development and Employment doing to engage with the employers of the 240,000 fast-track jobs to connect them with people receiving Jobseeker Support?

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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Whilst I note that the examples of ways we are creating jobs has been misunderstood, I am advised that the Ministry engages with a variety of employers to connect them with people receiving jobseeker support, please see this link for further information: https://www.workandincome.govt.nz/employers/help-with-recruitment/index.html