13189 (2024). Ricardo Menéndez March to the Minister for Social Development and Employment

13189 (2024). Ricardo Menéndez March to the Minister for Social Development and Employment: When will compulsory work seminars begin for people receiving Jobseeker Support?

Hon Louise Upston: Clients and partners with work obligations must undertake any activity to improve their work readiness and employment prospects. The Kōrero Mahi – Let’s Talk Work seminars recently introduced are part of this Government's changes to make the welfare system more proactive. These seminars began in February 2024. You can read more about work obligations in the following link: www.workandincome.govt.nz/map/income-support/main-benefits/jobseeker-support/work-preparation-obligations-01.html