Financial support while you're getting into work
Find out what financial support you could get while you're looking for work or starting a new job.
Taking the leap into work, whether it’s for the first time or it’s been a while, can feel like a lot. It means new routine, new skills and it can mean a new wardrobe too.
The good news is, there are plenty of support options available to make taking the step to your new job a bit easier to get into work without worrying about money.
Job and training support fund while working
Training support is about giving you a hand to pay for extra costs relating to training. This is to help you stay This is to help you get or stay in a job, including self-employment.
Job Support is funding to help pay for certain things related to your health condition or disability that you need to get a job or stay in a job.
Visit the Work & Income website to learn more about the training support fund.
Employment Transition Grant
The Employment Transition Grant is something Work and Income offers to support people who've completed a Supported Living Payment Employment Trial.
Get more info on the employment transition grants on the work and income website.
Work Bonus
Work Bonus is another boost to kickstart your journey if you decide to work. This applies even if you’re not required to work while you're on your benefit. If you've been receiving a Supported Living Payment due to disability, or health concern you might qualify for a Work Bonus.
See if you can apply on the work and income website.
National disability providers with employment services
Blind Low Vision Employment Services
Blind Low Vision NZ Work Ready program is specifically designed to support Blind Low Vision NZ clients of working age to prepare for employment, develop a career plan toward employment.
Explore more information on the Blind and Low Vision website.
CCS Disability Action Disability Support
CCS Disability have lots of different support services available for disabled people, families, and whānau. What's best for you depends on your stage of life, what you need, and what you want to achieve including getting into work.
Some of their services have eligibility criteria and some may unfortunately not be offered in your area.
Apply or enquire today on the CCS Disability action website.
If you’re returning to work after an injury
ACC
If you go back to work on reduced hours, ACC can top up your wages with weekly compensation. As your hours and earnings increase, ACC payments will decrease.
Find out how ACC can support you to get back to work
Not quite ready for returning to work?
Take a look at our disability allowances and benefits section
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