An initiative to help people gain their driver’s licence is underway by the Ministry of Social Development (MSD).
MSD minister Carmel Sepuloni says it is important for people to have a driver’s licence and announced the initiative on July 26.
“Auckland jobseekers have an advantage if they have a licence, and in some cases, it can be the deciding factor on whether they get the job,” Sepuloni says.
“We’re committed to investing in clients and high school students in Auckland to help them gain this important qualification.”
The partners in the scheme include the Ministry of Justice, New Zealand Police, Auckland business chamber, rule education trust, blue light ventures, New Zealand automobile association, VTNZ and low-decile secondary schools across Auckland.
The initiative is aiming to get more than 3000 people their driver’s licence over the next financial year and is a three-year commitment.
“It’s targeting people who don’t have a licence, or who have stalled at a licence stage. This may be a young person who’s been referred by the police, a student from a low-decile secondary school, or an MSD client of working age.”
The Auckland initiative is part of a national programme of support for driver licencing.
