What we can do for 16-19 year olds
We offer a number of services for young people to help improve skills through education, training, work or other related activities.
Help to study, train or learn new skills
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Get help with living costs while you study full-time.
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Get a loan to help pay for your study.
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Get help to pay for employment-related training costs.
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A six-week motivational course run by the New Zealand Defence Force.
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Get online support to build job search skills and prepare for work.
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Get help to get your driver licence.
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Get support to build skills and become work-ready.
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If you're 16 or 17 and want support to move into education, training, or employment.
Help finding a job
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Get help to find work and prepare for a job.
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Search and apply for jobs online through MyMSD.
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Get support to find construction and infrastructure jobs.
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Get support to find training and job opportunities in rural and provincial communities.
Help moving into a job
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Get help with the costs of starting a new job.
Help when leaving school or home
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Get financial support if you're 16 or 17 and living independently.
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Get financial support if you're a young parent aged 16 to 19.
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Get help with living costs for a young person in your care.
Help with childcare
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Get help to pay for childcare while you study, train or work.
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Get support when you're raising or caring for children.