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Job offer criteria

To qualify for Relocate for Work Support the client must have accepted a job offer for employment that:

  • is in New Zealand and
  • meets the hours of employment requirement and
  • is suitable and sustainable and
  • pays at least the relevant minimum wage and
  • is in a location where it is not viable for the client to commute

Evidence

The client must provide written evidence confirming they have accepted a qualifying job offer.

For more information see:

Legislation

  • Employment requirement clause 7 Relocate for Work Support Programme
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For the purposes of employment and work readiness assistance, sustainable employment means:

Suitable employment varies between clients depending on their individual circumstances. What is suitable for one client may not be for another.

When deciding on whether a job is suitable for a client, MSD must consider the following (but is not limited to):