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You can apply for money to help pay the costs of starting a new job.</p> </li> <li class="subhub-child"> <h3 class="imitate-h4"> <a href="/web/20240515075514/https://www.govt.nz/browse/work/finding-and-starting-a-job/trial-periods/">Trial periods</a> </h3> <p>A trial period is a timeframe that employers can use to find out if you are suitable for a job. An employer can dismiss you and you cannot raise a personal grievance for unjustified dismissal if the trial period was valid.</p> </li> <li class="subhub-child"> <h3 class="imitate-h4"> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20240515075514/https://www.ird.govt.nz/kiwisaver/kiwisaver-individuals/joining-kiwisaver">Joining KiwiSaver when you start work</a> </h3> <p>When you start a new job, you'll automatically be enrolled in KiwiSaver if you're eligible and not a member already. You can also join through your current employer or directly with a provider.</p> </li> <li class="subhub-child"> <h3 class="imitate-h4"> <a href="/web/20240515075514/https://www.govt.nz/browse/work/finding-and-starting-a-job/work-visa/">Applying for a work visa</a> </h3> <p>If you're planning to work in New Zealand and you’re not a citizen or permanent resident of NZ or Australia, you’ll need a visa that lets you work.</p> </li> </ul> </div> </details> </li> <li> <details class="accordion-item"> <summary class="accordion-item-button accordion-trigger"> <span class="accordion-icon" aria-hidden="true"></span> <h2> <span class="accordion-title">Public holidays and work</span> </h2> </summary> <div class="accordion-content"> <ul> <li class="subhub-child"> <h3 class="imitate-h4"> <a href="/web/20240515075514/https://www.govt.nz/browse/work/public-holidays-and-work/public-holidays-and-anniversary-dates/">Dates for public holidays and anniversary days</a> </h3> <p>Dates when employees get national public holidays and regional anniversary days.</p> </li> <li class="subhub-child"> <h3 class="imitate-h4"> <a href="/web/20240515075514/https://www.govt.nz/browse/work/public-holidays-and-work/working-on-public-holidays/">Working on public holidays</a> </h3> <p>Find out how you’ll be paid if you do or do not work on a public holiday and what your employment rights are as an employee.</p> </li> <li class="subhub-child"> <h3 class="imitate-h4"> <a href="/web/20240515075514/https://www.govt.nz/browse/work/public-holidays-and-work/public-holidays-over-christmas-and-new-year/">Public holidays over Christmas and New Year</a> </h3> <p>There are 4 public holidays over Christmas and New Year.</p> </li> <li class="subhub-child"> <h3 class="imitate-h4"> <a href="/web/20240515075514/https://www.govt.nz/browse/work/public-holidays-and-work/working-over-easter/">Working over Easter</a> </h3> <p>Only Good Friday and Easter Monday are public holidays. Easter Sunday is not a public holiday, and shops can choose to open if their local council lets them.</p> </li> <li class="subhub-child"> <h3 class="imitate-h4"> <a href="/web/20240515075514/https://www.govt.nz/browse/work/public-holidays-and-work/days-in-lieu-alternative-holidays/">Days in lieu (alternative holidays)</a> </h3> <p>If you work on a public holiday and it’s a day you usually work, you may get a paid day off you can take later. This is usually called an alternative holiday or a day in lieu.</p> </li> <li class="subhub-child"> <h3 class="imitate-h4"> <a href="/web/20240515075514/https://www.govt.nz/browse/work/public-holidays-and-work/shift-workers-and-public-holidays/">Shift workers and public holidays</a> </h3> <p>You’ll be paid at least time and a half for the hours you work on a public holiday. You’ll also get a day in lieu (alternative holiday) if it’s a day you usually work.</p> </li> <li class="subhub-child"> <h3 class="imitate-h4"> <a href="/web/20240515075514/https://www.govt.nz/browse/work/public-holidays-and-work/transferring-a-public-holiday/">Transferring a public holiday</a> </h3> <p>Anyone can ask their employer to transfer a public holiday to another day.</p> </li> </ul> </div> </details> </li> <li> <details class="accordion-item"> <summary class="accordion-item-button accordion-trigger"> <span class="accordion-icon" aria-hidden="true"></span> <h2> <span class="accordion-title">Annual holidays</span> </h2> </summary> <div class="accordion-content"> <ul> <li class="subhub-child"> <h3 class="imitate-h4"> <a href="/web/20240515075514/https://www.govt.nz/browse/work/annual-holidays/how-many-annual-holidays-you-get/">How many annual holidays you get</a> </h3> <p>All employees are entitled to at least 4 weeks’ paid annual holidays (annual leave) for each year they have worked for their employer.</p> </li> <li class="subhub-child"> <h3 class="imitate-h4"> <a href="/web/20240515075514/https://www.govt.nz/browse/work/annual-holidays/taking-annual-holidays/">Taking annual holidays</a> </h3> <p>In general, you can take annual holidays at any time that is agreed between you and your employer.</p> </li> <li class="subhub-child"> <h3 class="imitate-h4"> <a href="/web/20240515075514/https://www.govt.nz/browse/work/annual-holidays/what-youll-be-paid-while-youre-on-annual-leave/">How much you’ll be paid on annual holidays</a> </h3> <p>Your annual holidays are paid at the rate of the greater of your ordinary weekly pay and average weekly earnings.</p> </li> <li class="subhub-child"> <h3 class="imitate-h4"> <a href="/web/20240515075514/https://www.govt.nz/browse/work/annual-holidays/trading-in-annual-holidays-for-cash/">Trading in annual holidays for cash</a> </h3> <p>You can ask to swap up to 1 week of your annual holidays for cash each year.</p> </li> <li class="subhub-child"> <h3 class="imitate-h4"> <a href="/web/20240515075514/https://www.govt.nz/browse/work/annual-holidays/taking-unpaid-leave/">Taking unpaid leave</a> </h3> <p>You can take unpaid leave if your employer agrees to it. The agreement should be recorded in writing.</p> </li> </ul> </div> </details> </li> <li class="link"> <div class="accordion-item"> <a href="/web/20240515075514/https://www.govt.nz/browse/work/sick-leave/"> <span class="accordion-item__wrap-title"> <span>Sick leave</span> </span> </a> </div> </li> <li> <details class="accordion-item"> <summary class="accordion-item-button accordion-trigger"> <span class="accordion-icon" aria-hidden="true"></span> <h2> <span class="accordion-title">Parental leave</span> </h2> </summary> <div class="accordion-content"> <ul> <li class="subhub-child"> <h3 class="imitate-h4"> <a href="/web/20240515075514/https://www.govt.nz/browse/work/parental-leave/taking-parental-leave/">Taking parental leave</a> </h3> <p>As well as maternity and paternity leave, there are other leave options for eligible parents and carers. You may be able to get parental leave payments from the government.</p> </li> <li class="subhub-child"> <h3 class="imitate-h4"> <a href="/web/20240515075514/https://www.govt.nz/browse/work/parental-leave/going-back-to-work-after-your-parental-leave-ends/">Going back to work after your parental leave ends</a> </h3> <p>Find information about returning to work, breaks for breastfeeding, and how to get help with childcare and other costs when you’re back in work.</p> </li> <li class="subhub-child"> <h3 class="imitate-h4"> <a href="/web/20240515075514/https://www.govt.nz/browse/work/parental-leave/not-returning-to-your-job-from-parental-leave/">Not returning to your job from parental leave</a> </h3> <p>You can decide to leave your job and resign at any time while you’re on parental leave. You just need to give the correct notice and it may affect any holiday pay you’re due.</p> </li> </ul> </div> </details> </li> <li class="link"> <div class="accordion-item"> <a href="/web/20240515075514/https://www.govt.nz/browse/work/bereavement-leave/"> <span class="accordion-item__wrap-title"> <span>Bereavement leave</span> </span> </a> </div> </li> <li class="link"> <div class="accordion-item"> <a href="/web/20240515075514/https://www.govt.nz/browse/work/family-violence-leave/"> <span class="accordion-item__wrap-title"> <span>Family violence leave</span> </span> </a> </div> </li> <li class="link"> <div class="accordion-item"> <a href="/web/20240515075514/https://www.govt.nz/browse/work/self-employed-or-running-a-business/"> <span class="accordion-item__wrap-title"> <span>Self-employed or running a business</span> </span> </a> </div> </li> <li class="link"> <div class="accordion-item"> <a href="/web/20240515075514/https://www.govt.nz/browse/work/your-last-pay-when-you-leave-a-job/"> <span class="accordion-item__wrap-title"> <span>Your last pay when you leave a job</span> </span> </a> </div> </li> <li> <details class="accordion-item"> <summary class="accordion-item-button accordion-trigger"> <span class="accordion-icon" aria-hidden="true"></span> <h2> <span class="accordion-title">Retiring from work</span> </h2> </summary> <div class="accordion-content"> <ul> <li class="subhub-child"> <h3 class="imitate-h4"> <a href="/web/20240515075514/https://www.govt.nz/browse/work/retirement/planning-for-retirement/">Planning for retirement</a> </h3> <p>It pays to plan for your retirement as early as possible.</p> </li> <li class="subhub-child"> <h3 class="imitate-h4"> <a href="/web/20240515075514/https://www.govt.nz/browse/work/your-last-pay-when-you-leave-a-job/">Your last pay when you retire</a> </h3> <p>When you leave your job because you’re retiring, check that your final pay is taxed correctly. If it’s not, you could get a bill from Inland Revenue at the end of the tax year. </p> </li> <li class="subhub-child"> <h3 class="imitate-h4"> <a href="/web/20240515075514/https://www.govt.nz/browse/work/retirement/retirement-age/">Retirement age</a> </h3> <p>There is no official retirement age in New Zealand. The common age to retire is 65 when NZ Super and some other pension payments start.</p> </li> <li class="subhub-child"> <h3 class="imitate-h4"> <a href="/web/20240515075514/https://www.govt.nz/browse/tax-benefits-and-finance/new-zealand-superannuation-and-the-veterans-pension/applying-for-nz-superannuation/">Getting NZ Superannuation or the Veteran's Pension</a> </h3> <p>NZ Superannuation is a universal payment for NZ citizens and residents who are 65 or older. If you've served in New Zealand's Armed Forces you might be able to apply for a Veteran’s Pension instead.</p> </li> <li class="subhub-child"> <h3 class="imitate-h4"> <a href="/web/20240515075514/https://www.govt.nz/browse/tax-benefits-and-finance/supergold-card/">SuperGold cards</a> </h3> <p>If you get NZ Superannuation or a Veteran's Pension, you'll get a SuperGold Card. Use it to get business discounts, free or discounted council services, and free off-peak travel on public transport.</p> </li> <li class="subhub-child"> <h3 class="imitate-h4"> <a href="/web/20240515075514/https://www.govt.nz/browse/tax-benefits-and-finance/managing-your-money-in-retirement/">Managing your money in retirement</a> </h3> <p>Most people get NZ Superannuation when they turn 65, but there are other sources of income you might use to support yourself. </p> </li> <li class="subhub-child"> <h3 class="imitate-h4"> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20240515075514/https://www.ird.govt.nz/kiwisaver/kiwisaver-individuals/getting-my-kiwisaver-when-i-retire">KiwiSaver withdrawals after you turn 65</a> </h3> <p>You can withdraw all your savings when you turn 65, as long as you've been a KiwiSaver member for at least 5 years.</p> </li> <li class="subhub-child"> <h3 class="imitate-h4"> <a href="/web/20240515075514/https://www.govt.nz/browse/work/retirement/retirement-villages/">Retirement villages</a> </h3> <p>Moving to a retirement village is a big decision — it's important to get independent advice.</p> </li> </ul> </div> </details> </li> <li> <details class="accordion-item"> <summary class="accordion-item-button accordion-trigger"> <span class="accordion-icon" aria-hidden="true"></span> <h2> <span class="accordion-title">Workers’ rights</span> </h2> </summary> <div class="accordion-content"> <ul> <li class="subhub-child"> <h3 class="imitate-h4"> <a href="/web/20240515075514/https://www.govt.nz/browse/work/workers-rights/minimum-wage/">Minimum wage</a> </h3> <p>Employees must be paid at least the minimum hourly wage rate for every hour worked.</p> </li> <li class="subhub-child"> <h3 class="imitate-h4"> <a href="/web/20240515075514/https://www.govt.nz/browse/work/workers-rights/when-you-have-a-problem-at-work/">When you have a problem at work</a> </h3> <p>If you have a problem at work talk to your boss directly. If you cannot solve it you can get help from government and other organisations. Some of this help is free.</p> </li> <li class="subhub-child"> <h3 class="imitate-h4"> <a href="/web/20240515075514/https://www.govt.nz/browse/work/workers-rights/fired-or-unfairly-dismissed/">If you’re fired or unfairly dismissed</a> </h3> <p>If the process to fire you has not been handled properly or the reason you’ve been fired is not valid, you can raise a personal grievance with your employer.</p> </li> <li class="subhub-child"> <h3 class="imitate-h4"> <a href="/web/20240515075514/https://www.govt.nz/browse/work/workers-rights/discrimination-at-work/">Discrimination at work</a> </h3> <p>It’s against the law to be treated unfairly in the workplace or when you apply for a job.</p> </li> </ul> </div> </details> </li> <li class="link"> <div class="accordion-item"> <a href="/web/20240515075514/https://www.govt.nz/browse/work/working-after-65-acc-levies-and-entitlements/"> <span class="accordion-item__wrap-title"> <span>Working after 65: ACC levies and entitlements</span> </span> </a> </div> </li> <li class="link"> <div class="accordion-item"> <a href="/web/20240515075514/https://www.govt.nz/browse/tax-benefits-and-finance/ird-numbers/get-an-ird-number/"> <span class="accordion-item__wrap-title"> <span>How to get an IRD number</span> </span> </a> </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="row bottom-row"> <div class="col-md-8 col-md-offset-1"> <div class="block-hidden hidden "> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="footer" aria-label="Footer" role="contentinfo"> <div class="container container__links"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-4"> <div class="info-section"> <h2>Contact NZ government</h2> <ul> <li><a href="/web/20240515075514/https://www.govt.nz/organisations/"> A-Z of government agencies</a> </li> <li><a href="/web/20240515075514/https://www.govt.nz/about/contact-details-by-topic/"> Contact details by topic</a> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="col-md-4"> <div class="info-section"> <h2>About this website</h2> <ul> <li><a href="/web/20240515075514/https://www.govt.nz/about/about-this-website/"> About Govt.nz</a> </li> <li><a href="/web/20240515075514/https://www.govt.nz/about/about-this-website/feedback-about-the-govt-nz-website/"> Feedback about Govt.nz</a> </li> <li><a href="/web/20240515075514/https://www.govt.nz/about/about-this-website/govt-nz-scope/"> The scope of Govt.nz</a> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="col-md-4"> <div class="info-section"> <h2>Using this website</h2> <ul> <li><a href="/web/20240515075514/https://www.govt.nz/about/about-this-website/accessibility-statement/"> Accessibility </a> </li> <li><a href="/web/20240515075514/https://www.govt.nz/about/using-this-website/copyright-and-attribution/"> Copyright</a> </li> <li><a href="/web/20240515075514/https://www.govt.nz/about/using-this-website/privacy/"> Privacy</a> </li> <li><a href="/web/20240515075514/https://www.govt.nz/about/using-this-website/terms-of-use/"> Terms of use</a> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="container container__logo"> <div class="footer-logo"> <a href="/web/20240515075514/https://www.govt.nz/" class="ga-track-logo-footer-aog" data-ga-event="click" data-ga-category="Navigation" data-ga-action="Footer-logo" data-ga-label="@attr:href"> <span class="sr-only"><span lang="mi">Te Kāwanatanga o Aotearoa</span> / </span> <img width="318" height="72" src="/web/20240515075514im_/https://www.govt.nz/resources/themes/dia-theme/images/logo/nzgovt-logo-white.svg?m=1715117503" alt="New Zealand Government" loading="lazy"> </a> </div> <a href="/web/20240515075514/https://www.govt.nz/browse/work/" id="shielded-logo" aria-label="Shielded" hidden> <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" aria-hidden="true" width="40" height="40" viewbox="0 0 192 192"><circle cx="96" cy="96" r="96" fill="#445e5c"></circle><circle cx="96" cy="95" r="87" fill="#fff"></circle><path fill="#445e5c" d="M96 11a84 84 0 0 0 0 168z"></path><g fill="none" stroke="#fff" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-width="3"><path stroke-dasharray="6" d="M96 50.5H48a2.5 2.5 0 0 0-2.5 2.5v70a2.5 2.5 0 0 0 2.5 2.5h48"></path><path stroke-dasharray="7 6" d="M99.76 135.5h-43a2 2 0 0 0-1.76 1.11l-4 8a2 2 0 0 0 .08 1.94c.37.6 1 .95 3.71.95h44.79"></path></g><g fill="none" stroke="#445e5c"><path stroke-width="6" d="M96 52h47a1 1 0 0 1 1 1v70a1 1 0 0 1-1 1H96"></path><path stroke-width="3" d="M96 135.5h39a2 2 0 0 1 1.79 1.11l4 8a2 2 0 0 1-1.79 2.89H96"></path><path stroke-width="2" d="M96 141h43m-37-5v5m8.5-5 .5 5m8-5 1 5m7-5 4 11"></path></g></svg> </a> </div> </div> <script type="application/javascript" src="/web/20240515075514js_/https://www.govt.nz/resources/themes/dia-theme/dist/scripts.min.js?m=1715117503"></script> <script src="https://web.archive.org/web/20240515075514js_/https://staticcdn.co.nz/embed/embed.js"></script> <script> (function () { window.onload = function(){ var frameName = new ds07o6pcmkorn({ openElementId: "#shielded-logo", modalID: "modal", }); 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