Search results for ‘"Employment"’
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Your last pay when you leave a job
Found in Work / Your last pay when you leave a job
If you leave, retire, are fired or made redundant from a job, check that your final pay and deductions are correct.
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Retirement age
Found in Work / Retiring from work / Retirement age
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.
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Taking unpaid leave
Found in Work / Annual holidays / Taking unpaid leave
You can take unpaid leave if your employer agrees to it. The agreement should be recorded in writing.
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Taking parental leave
Found in Work / Parental leave / Taking parental leave
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.
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Family violence leave
Found in Work / Family violence leave
If you, or a child in your care, are affected by domestic and family violence, you can ask your employer for paid family violence leave and flexible working arrangements.
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Contact details by topic
Found in Contact NZ government / Contact details by topic
If you’re unsure who to contact, use the list below to work out which government organisation could help with your question.
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Bullying
Found in Law, crime and justice / Abuse, harassment and domestic violence / Bullying
Bullying is a form of aggressive or threatening behaviour — either at school, in the workplace or in the wider community.
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Dates for public holidays and anniversary days
Found in Work / Public holidays and work / Dates for public holidays and anniversary days
Dates when employees get national public holidays and regional anniversary days.
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Leaky homes
Found in Housing and property / Leaky homes
Check your property for signs of having a leaky home.
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Apply for a working holiday visa
Found in Immigration and visas / Get a visa to work in NZ / Apply for a working holiday visa
New Zealand has agreements with many countries that allow people aged 18-35 to stay here for a year or more — the main reason should be tourism, with work or study as secondary activities.
