Kia takatū tātou - Supporting long-term social and economic development
Kia takatū tātou underpins our intention to prepare ourselves and those we serve for the future. We are taking a long-term approach to community, regional and economic development.
We work to support positive wellbeing outcomes for New Zealanders, balancing a focus on employment with recognising opportunities for clients to participate in our communities through volunteering, training and skills development, and caring for whānau and families.
Over the last few years we have expanded our employment services to better support communities and increased our efforts toward proactively helping those at risk of poor labour market outcomes. We will continue helping priority cohorts at risk of long-term benefit receipt and those who may need extra support into work, like disabled people, those with health conditions, and sole parents. Over the next four years, we will modernise our digital employment service to deliver our products and services more effectively and to a wider range of needs and population groups.
We will also continue to broaden our role in community development and social services to support people, whānau, families and communities to realise their potential and aspirations. This way we can help people live the lives they aspire to as part of an inclusive and prosperous New Zealand.
Our regional teams will continue to work closely with employers, industries, community partners, and other government agencies to understand and anticipate changes and trends in regional employment, and in community and housing needs. This enables us to be aware of the opportunities and demands on services for us and those we work with.
By making better use of our regional network and local connections we can provide greater opportunities for clients to contribute to social and economic development by acquiring the tools and skills they need to reach their potential.
About the kōmako
Like the bellbird’s role in regenerating our natural environment, MSD has an important role to play in supporting and developing our communities so they have a strong and sustainable future.
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