Wage Subsidy Information
Check you meet the criteria here - Employer Support Eligibility
Before you apply you need to ensure you have discussed this with the employees named in your application and that they have consented (in writing, if practicable) to the information about them, which will be IRD number and Date of Birth. You can read all the terms of the subsidy declaration here.
*If you’re a large employer with over 100 employees you can use a spreadsheet to file your application - Apply Here
An email address is now available for queries regarding these payments: COVID19_Employer_Support@msd.govt.nz.
Helpful Resources:
Inland Revenue - Your Questions Answered
Work and Income - Common Questions
We will be continuously reviewing this situation and will inform you if any changes to the process we have suggested need to occur. Please note that the above approach may be amended subject to any further direction or guidance from the Government.