Work and Income
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Archived: 2026-04-23 15:18
Work and Income
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Kia ora, welcome to Work and Income
Get help finding work, see current job vacancies, and find out how we can support you if you're on a low income or unemployed.
Our online services
MyMSD
Apply online
Check what you might get
Kimi Mahi Mai - Find a Job website
Follow us on Facebook
Find out about
Check what you might get
Use our online tool to find out what payments you might be able to get from us.
Finding work
We can help you get ready to apply for jobs and find the right job for you. We can even help you while you're working with things like training or paying the bills.
Seniors
Find out about NZ Super, payment dates and rates and more.
Housing
Get help with accommodation costs, advice about public housing, moving house or any housing issues.
Community Services Card
Help with healthcare and public transport costs for you and your family.
Not working
If you've lost your job or can't work right now, you may be able to get a benefit or payment from us.
Living expenses
If you're struggling financially or have had an unexpected bill, we might be able to help you, even if you're working.
Children
Get help with the costs of raising children, e.g. childcare, school costs, uniforms and stationery.
Employer services
Free recruitment services and employment programmes to help employers support people into jobs.
Latest news
2026 Anzac Day payments and office closures
10 April 2026
When you'll be paid and when we're open over Anzac Day 2026.
Changes to benefit and payment rates from 1 April 2026
18 March 2026
On Wednesday 1 April 2026, our benefit, pension and some payment rates will increase due to the Annual General Adjustment.
Confirming your circumstances
02 March 2026
For certain payments, we must review your circumstances at least once every 52 weeks (one year). This helps us make sure you're getting the correct assistance and amount
Read more news
WARNING: Your device is running Android version 7 or below. From September, you may experience issues accessing our website. We recommend using the Firefox browser.
Kia ora, welcome to Work and Income
Get help finding work, see current job vacancies, and find out how we can support you if you're on a low income or unemployed.
Our online services
MyMSD
Apply online
Check what you might get
Kimi Mahi Mai - Find a Job website
Follow us on Facebook
Find out about
Check what you might get
Use our online tool to find out what payments you might be able to get from us.
Finding work
We can help you get ready to apply for jobs and find the right job for you. We can even help you while you're working with things like training or paying the bills.
Seniors
Find out about NZ Super, payment dates and rates and more.
Housing
Get help with accommodation costs, advice about public housing, moving house or any housing issues.
Community Services Card
Help with healthcare and public transport costs for you and your family.
Not working
If you've lost your job or can't work right now, you may be able to get a benefit or payment from us.
Living expenses
If you're struggling financially or have had an unexpected bill, we might be able to help you, even if you're working.
Children
Get help with the costs of raising children, e.g. childcare, school costs, uniforms and stationery.
Employer services
Free recruitment services and employment programmes to help employers support people into jobs.
Latest news
2026 Anzac Day payments and office closures
10 April 2026
When you'll be paid and when we're open over Anzac Day 2026.
Changes to benefit and payment rates from 1 April 2026
18 March 2026
On Wednesday 1 April 2026, our benefit, pension and some payment rates will increase due to the Annual General Adjustment.
Confirming your circumstances
02 March 2026
For certain payments, we must review your circumstances at least once every 52 weeks (one year). This helps us make sure you're getting the correct assistance and amount
Read more news