Search results for "Employment"
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When you get a job offer
Found in Work / Finding and starting a job / When you get a job offer
Before you accept a job, you need to agree on your pay, hours and working conditions. You can apply for money to help pay the costs of starting a new job.
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How many annual holidays you get
Found in Work / Annual holidays / How many annual holidays you get
All employees are entitled to at least 4 weeks’ paid annual holidays (annual leave) for each year they have worked for their employer.
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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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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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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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Contact details by topic
Found in 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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How to pay the International Visitor Levy
Found in Immigration and visas / Visitor visas and the NZeTA / How to pay the International Visitor Levy
Most people visiting New Zealand for a short period of time must pay the NZD$100 International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL).
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Job hunting
Found in Work / Finding and starting a job / Job hunting
Discover jobs that would suit you, find and apply for vacancies, and prepare for interviews.
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Income you pay tax on
Found in Tax, benefits and finance / Tax / Income you pay tax on
When you pay tax or do a tax return you need to know what to include as income. Check to see what counts as a source of income.