A Work and Income case manager can give you support to help you prepare for and support you into a job.

A case manager will help you:

• identify jobs available in your area
• upskill and train
• create a CV or cover letter
• with your job search
• use local networks to find the job that's right for you.

People who are getting a benefit and looking for work.

Employment Service providers will work with employers to find or create a role that suits your skills and employment goals. They'll place you into the role as paid work experience and you'll train in the job.

You may get help with:

• funding for:
  • external training
  • specialised equipment, or
  • other assistance
• ongoing support for you and your supervisors.

You can get paid work experience and a long-term job.

Job Support is funding to help pay for certain things related to your health condition or disability that you need to get a job or stay in a job. You can also apply if you're self-employed.

This is part of Job and Training Support Funds.

Job Support funding can cover:

• Equipment
• Workplace modifications
• New Zealand Sign Language and other interpreters
• Support person
• Parking
• Transport
• Productivity allowance
• Job coach

This is for people who:

• have a health condition or disability that’s likely to last for more than 6 months
• need to pay for extra support to do a job because of their health condition or disability, these should be costs a non-disabled person would not have if they do the same job
• are a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident
• normally live in New Zealand and intend to stay here
• aren't getting support from ACC or the Ministry of Health.

Tupu Aotearoa is delivered by local providers to support you on your journey to employment, further training or study.

Local Tupu Aotearoa providers can help you with:

• identifying appropriate upskilling and training courses
• career advice and guidance
• job search
• support writing your CV and cover letter
• preparing for interviews
• obtaining a driver's licence
• pastoral care and support post-placement.

Pacific people in Aotearoa who are:

• aged 15 or over
• New Zealand citizens
• currently not in employment, education or training.

Locations of providers can be found on the Ministry for Pacific People’s website.

Supports young people aged 16-19 years to engage in education, training, work-based learning and employment.  It provides a tailored, wrap around service to young people delivered by Youth Coaches who are employed by a mix of private training establishments, Iwi/Maori and community organisations.

Youth Service coaches support and help young people into education, training or work-based learning. They give young people practical help with housing issues, prepare them for job interviews or connect them with their local support groups.

Young people aged 16-19 who are wanting to engage in education, training, work-based learning or employment.

Getting ready for independence.

Transition Support Service provides advice and assistance to eligible young people aged 15 up to 25 who are in or preparing to leave care or a youth justice residential placement. Young people can contact their transition worker, contact their local Oranga Tamariki site or call a dedicated Transition Support team on 0800 55 89 89 (external site) and receive advice and assistance based on their needs. This may also include providing financial assistance.

If you’d like to know if you’re eligible for this service, call us on 0800 55 89 89 (external site).

We want young people to be aware of the help and support available to them through the Transition Support Service.