How to apply online for financial assistance
Save time - complete your application form and book your appointment online (for some appointment types) before you meet with us.
If you're aged 16 to 64, and a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, you can apply for most benefits with this form. If this isn’t you, please contact us about applying.
Get your assistance as soon as possible by submitting your application now. We may be able to grant you assistance from when you first contact us or from when you submit your application, whichever comes first.
If you think you may have delays in submitting your application form, contact us now if you haven't already done so. This is so we can grant you the assistance you're entitled to as soon as possible.
Are you a war veteran? You may be entitled to special benefits or pensions.
Before you begin
You'll need the following information at hand. If you have a partner, they'll also need to answer some questions and have this information handy:
- IRD number (contact us if you don't already have one)
- Bank account numbers
- Last pay slip (this will show your holiday pay)
- Income details for the last 52 weeks
- Details of your housing costs
- Details of any assets you own which could earn income.
If you are only applying for Working for families you will need to print out your application. If you don't have access to a printer Contact us