General information only. Confirm with the agency for your situation. Spotted something out of date? Email help@unemployed.nz.
What could I be entitled to?
Answer a few questions about your household and see which payments to ask for: Jobseeker Support, Accommodation Supplement, Community Services Card, childcare help and more.
Everyone's wages, benefits and other income added together.
Enter your weekly household income to see what you could ask for.
Ask for everything in one call
Ring Work and Income on 0800 559 009 and say: “Please check me for every payment I could get.” Or use the official Check what you might get tool.
A guide only, using rates and limits from 1 April 2026. Work and Income decides on your actual situation. Residency and citizenship rules also apply. Some limits on Work and Income's pages do not state a date, so confirm amounts when you apply.
Sources: Community Services Card, Childcare Subsidy, Accommodation Supplement, Disability Allowance