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 28 days after this notice is given, amends the Employment and Work Readiness Assistance Programme established and approved on 6 March 2014 under section 124(1)(d) of the Social Security Act 1964 and saved by clause 21 of schedule 1 of the Social Security Act 2018 as if it was approved and established under section 101 of that Act.

It relates to incentive payments to enter or retain employment, relocate for the purpose of employment, gain employment skills, or to enter into study or training. The amendment changes the amount of such incentive payments from a lump sum payment not exceeding $5,000, to $5,000 in total in a 52-week period.

The instrument is secondary legislation and is administered by the Ministry of Social Development.

Dated this 9th day of March 2023.

Hon CARMEL SEPULONI, Minister for Social Development and Employment.