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New $1,000 Youth Job Coaching Incentive Announced

10/6/2025

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In October 2025, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Minister Louise Upston announced a $1,000 incentive for youth job coaching.
Parental Assistance Test will begin November 2026 for Jobseeker Support, requiring parents earning over $65,000 to support 18- and 19-year-olds.
The policy would affect over 4,000 youths and save $84 million annually.
As of June 2025, 15,045 were on Jobseeker Support.

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Story summary

In October 2025, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Minister Louise Upston announced a $1,000 incentive for youth job coaching.
Parental Assistance Test will begin November 2026 for Jobseeker Support, requiring parents earning over $65,000 to support 18- and 19-year-olds.
The policy would affect over 4,000 youths and save $84 million annually.
As of June 2025, 15,045 were on Jobseeker Support.