You're not working
If you've lost your job or can't work at the moment, you may be able to get a benefit or some other financial help from us. It depends on your situation.
Check what you might get
You can use our 'Check what you might get' tool to find out what type of help you may qualify for.
We'll ask you some questions, and at the end, we'll tell you the payments we think you might be able to get.
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Get help if you've been made redundant.
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Get help if you have a health condition or disability.
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Get help if you're raising a child on your own.
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Find out what support you may be able to get.
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Get help with living costs while you're on strike.
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Find out what help you may be able to get.
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Get help if you can't live with your parents or guardian.
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Get help if you've been deported to New Zealand.
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Get help when you're leaving or have left prison.
Another reason
If there's another reason you're not working, we may still be able to help. You may be able to get Jobseeker Support, if you're not currently employed because:
- you’re self-employed but not working full-time and can’t support yourself
- you've just finished studying
- you've just returned from overseas
- you've stopped working during, or at the end of, a trial period of up to 90 days.
Talk to us about your situation so we can work out the best way to help you.
Information about trial periods (Employment New Zealand)external