The Government’s Relocate for Work Support payment will be available from 31 March for people on a benefit who need support to move to another location for work, Minister for Social Development and Employment, Louise Upston said today.
“We want to remove barriers for job seekers who have a suitable job offer and need to move to take it up. The need to move shouldn’t be a reason not to take a job,” said Ms Upston.
“Relocate for Work means we may be able to help with the travel costs for a private vehicle, airfare, bus, or ferry tickets to relocate. There’s also support to shift possessions.
“We want to help New Zealanders when they need it. Getting people back into the workforce, earning money and having their own independence is something I’m committed to.
“We know there are job opportunities out there and this is another practical way we can support New Zealanders off welfare and into work,” she said.
Relocate for Work replaces the $5k to Work grant, initially introduced as ‘$3k to Christchurch’ which helped New Zealanders relocate and support the rebuild after the Christchurch earthquakes.
