What we can do for
Individuals / He Tangata
We’re here to help people to help themselves and be successful in their lives.
How can we help?...
Work and Income
We help you find a job to suit your situation, including starting self employment. We also provide you with financial support if you’re unable to work or you need help with living costs like housing, disability and emergency expenses.
Family and Community Services
We help you get the support you need from within your own community. We have information on the many services available nationwide from addiction to training, from child raising to legal advice.
StudyLink
We help you get the most out of your investment in study with advice so you can make good decisions about study options, what you can take on and the kinds of funding that best suits your needs.
We also offer support through...
An income assistance package making it easier to work and raise a family, with payments to thousands of New Zealand families through tax credits, and help with housing and childcare costs.
Looking for help locally? Search our national directory for contact details of over 6,000 family and community services.
Help for young people to make a great start in adult life, offering support with education, training and work.
A programme providing work opportunities for disabled people in government organisations.
