New Zealand’s Ministry of Social Development Selects WCC to Power its Digital Employment Service
Utrecht, Netherlands – 18 August, 2026, WCC, a global leader in advanced workforce management solutions, announces that its employment solution has been selected by New Zealand’s Ministry of Social Development (MSD) to power their new Digital Employment Service (DES) initiative.
This strategic partnership supports MSD’s services for the future transformation programme, reinforcing the Ministry’s commitment to delivering more accessible, user-friendly, and integrated employment services for all New Zealanders. WCC’s employment solution will serve as the foundation for a modernized employment platform, helping jobseekers find and apply for relevant opportunities with greater ease and efficiency, while also contributing to a more sustainable and inclusive labor market.
WCC was chosen as the preferred supplier based on its proven expertise and capability to deliver high-quality workforce solutions. Since then, WCC has worked closely with MSD through a Discovery Phase and Validation Activities to ensure the solution aligns with MSD’s strategic goals.
“We’re excited to support MSD in transforming digital employment services in New Zealand. Our technology makes job opportunities more accessible, helping people navigate the labor market with ease and fostering sustainable employment for better well-being across communities. This partnership underscores our shared commitment to driving positive change through innovation for New Zealanders.“
– Jan Jensen, CEO of the WCC Group
“The first release of the digital employment component of our MSD – services for the future transformation programme is a huge step forward for us, and the services we provide both jobseekers and employers. The Job Matching technology provided by WCC is at the core of this to get more people into work and doing this efficiently. We look forward to the next steps in our partnership with WCC as we keep refining our product and delivering outcomes for New Zealanders”.
– Hugh Miller, Group General Manager Employment of MSD
This collaboration represents a major step in modernizing employment services in New Zealand, ensuring that jobseekers, caseworkers, and employers have a more seamless and efficient way to connect with opportunities.
About DSP
The Department of Social Protection is responsible for developing and administering Ireland's social welfare, income support, and public employment services. Its mission is to promote active participation and inclusion in society through the provision of income supports, employment services and other services.
About WCC Group
Founded in 1996, WCC Group provides intelligent employment and workforce solutions that help organizations connect people with jobs and training opportunities more effectively. WCC supports public employment services in more than 25 countries and powers recruitment operations for leading staffing agencies worldwide.
With 30 years of expertise in public employment services and workforce matching, WCC combines responsible AI with advanced search and match technology to enable skills-based matching and support transparent, informed decision-making.
WCC’s technology processes more than half a billion interactions daily, supporting large-scale labor market initiatives globally, including MyFutureJobs in Malaysia and recruitment operations for Robert Half in the United States.