Source: New Zealand GovernmentThe Ministry for Social Development is successfully partnering with local businesses to get Northland job seekers into work. Whangarei employers have joined Minister of Social Development and Employment Louise Upston at an Into Work event, sharing their experiences of successfully filling multiple vacancies in their businesses. “Fulton Hogan are among those providing opportunities for job seekers, placing more people in Northland than anywhere else in the country.” Louise Upston says. “MSD is making sure it really understands a business so it can link employers with local job seekers who are the right fit for local jobs. “These are opportunities for local employers and organisations to discuss how we can all work together to understand workforce needs and address workforce challenges.” Louise Upston says.