Work and Income is an organisation within the Ministry of Social Development (MSD). Their purpose is to support New Zealanders by offering a number of payments and services on behalf of the government.

How They Can Help

Broadly they can:

  • Help you financially if you're on a low income or not working
  • Support you into work
  • Help you with housing.

 

They also offer services to employers and providers; They can support you into work by helping you:

  • get ready for work, e.g. creating a CV or doing study/training to build up confidence and skills
  • find work, e.g. connecting you with employers
  • when you're starting a new job, e.g. travel costs or clothes for work
  • start a business, e.g. develop a business plan or training in business skills
  • while you're working, e.g. upskilling in your job
  • when you're finishing work, e.g. re-training.
Region: Canterbury
The Work and Income logo. A stylised person person holding the sun under their arm. Beneath "Work and Income" is the phrase "Te Hiranga Tangata"

Hours

Monday: 8.30am - 5.00pm

Tuesday: 8.30am - 5.00pm

Wednesday: 9.30am - 5.00pm

Thursday: 8.30am - 5.00pm

Friday: 8.30am - 5.00pm

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed

 

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