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  • Working after 65: ACC levies and entitlements

    Found in Work / Working after 65: ACC levies and entitlements

    If you work after you turn 65, you still pay ACC levies. You can claim for treatment of injuries, but if you have an accident and can't work, your entitlement to weekly compensation changes.

  • 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.

  • Visas for workers from specific countries

    Found in Immigration and visas / Get a visa to work in NZ / Visas for workers from specific countries

    New Zealand has special arrangements with some countries to let their citizens work here. Some visas recognise your skills and experience, while others let you learn out about our lifestyle and culture.

  • Not returning to your job from parental leave

    Found in Work / Parental leave / Not returning to your job from parental leave

    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.

  • Changing your tax code

    Found in Tax, benefits and finance / Tax / Changing your tax code

    If you start or stop work, remember that you may need to change the tax code you use for any other sources of income, such as NZ Superannuation, investments or another job.

  • Paying tax if you come to work in NZ

    Found in Tax, benefits and finance / Tax / Paying tax if you come to work in NZ

    If you’re coming to NZ to work, you’ll need to pay tax.

  • Requirements for Samoan citizens

    Found in Passports, citizenship and identity / New Zealand citizenship / Requirements for NZ citizenship / Requirements for Samoan citizens

    The requirements you need to meet to get New Zealand citizenship depend on when you arrived here or when you were born.

  • When you have a problem at work

    Found in Work / Workers’ rights / When you have a problem at work

    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.

  • Going to court as a witness

    Found in Law, crime and justice / The courts / Going to court as a witness

    If you're asked to give evidence in court, you’ll have to swear to tell the truth and answer any questions the judge says you have to answer.

  • Get a non-disclosure direction

    Found in Passports, citizenship and identity / Proving and protecting your identity / Access to your birth, marriage and name change records / Get a non-disclosure direction

    You can block access to your birth, marriage, civil union and name change records if your safety is at risk.

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