In accordance with section 102 of the Social Security Act 2018, notice is given of the making of the following instrument by the Minister for Social Development and Employment.

A copy of the instrument is available for free at: https://www.msd.govt.nz/about-msd-and-our-work/about-msd/legislation/notice-of-change.html.

This instrument, which comes into force on 15 February 2021, is the Flexi-Wage Employment Assistance Programme and is made under section 101 of the Social Security Act 2018. The programme provides for the provision of special assistance for eligible people who are disadvantaged in the labour market or at risk of long-term benefit receipt by supporting them into employment or providing training or in work support until they the gain employment skills required and meet the entry level requirements of that job.

The instrument is a disallowable instrument for the purposes of the Legislation Act 2012 and is administered by the Ministry for Social Development.

Dated this 11th day of February 2021.

Hon CARMEL SEPULONI, Minister for Social Development and Employment.