The former WINZ boss says a jump in Work Ready Jobseekers is no surprise. 

The Ministry of Social Development's September figures show the number of people on the benefit has increased by almost 12% in a year. 

It means more than 12,000 people are receiving the weekly payment. 

Former WINZ boss Christine Rankin told Mike Hosking the increase was predicted by economists. 

She says it's obvious it's going to get worse before it gets better. 

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The former WINZ boss says a jump in Work Ready Jobseekers is no surprise.&nbsp;
The Ministry of Social Development's September figures show the number of people on the benefit has increased by almost 12% in a year.&nbsp;
It means more than 12,000 people are receiving the weekly payment.&nbsp;
Former WINZ boss Christine Rankin told Mike Hosking the increase was predicted by economists.&nbsp;
She says it's obvious it's going to get worse before it gets better.&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE&nbsp;

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Christine Rankin: Former WINZ boss on the 12% increase in the number of people on the Jobseeker benefit

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