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Youth Payment

Youth Payment

You Deserve a Fresh Start
Service Areas
Otahuhu
Papatoetoe
Manukau
Duration (in weeks)

If you’re 16 or 17 and living independently without family support, the Youth Payment can help you take control of your life. At Lifeskills, we offer more than just financial support - we’re here to guide you toward real opportunities. Your Youth Coach will help you build confidence, develop life skills, and get on the right path for your goals - whether that’s returning to school, enrolling in training, or stepping into your first job. You’ve got potential — and we’re here to help you turn it into a future you’re proud of.

Programme Content
  • Financial support and advocacy
  • One-to-one mentoring
  • Goal setting, planning and regular check-ins
  • Support and accountability to help you achieve your goals
  • Education, training and employment pathway support
  • Youth development-focused support
  • Budgeting workshops
  • Driver licence support
  • Referrals and connections to other support services
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Entry Requirements

You can apply online here: Youth Payment - Work and Income

Unsure of your Youth Services provider outside of Otahuhu, Papatoetoe, Manukau?

Then see here: https://www.youthservice.govt.nz/find-your-nearest-provider

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Employment Pathways
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  • Financial support and advocacy
  • One-to-one mentoring
  • Goal setting, planning and regular check-ins
  • Support and accountability to help you achieve your goals
  • Education, training and employment pathway support
  • Youth development-focused support
  • Budgeting workshops
  • Driver licence support
  • Referrals and connections to other support services
Apply Now

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