Death of an immediate family member

You can legally take up to 3 days’ paid leave after the death of a:

• child
• grandchild
• grandparent
• parent
• partner
• partner’s parent
• sibling.

You can take this leave at any time and for any reason that relates to the death.

Some employers offer more than 3 days’ leave — check your employment agreement.

What you need to do when someone dies

Death of someone else close to you

You might also be able to take 1 day of paid leave if someone else you’re close to dies.

Your employer decides whether you get bereavement leave or need to take annual leave, but they should consider:

• how close you were to the person who died
• any responsibilities you have at the funeral
• your cultural obligations (eg attending a tangi).