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Can families on a work visa get Working for Families?

No, not if you and your child only hold a temporary permit or visa. Either you or your child must be a New Zealand resident. Australian citizens and residents can qualify straight away if they are also New Zealand tax residents and normally live in New Zealand. Use the eligibility tool on the IRD website to check.

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From the guide “Working for Families tax credits”Last verified Official pages checked daily

Official figures

Family tax credit (eldest child)
Up to NZ$7,921 a year (NZ$152 a week)1
Family tax credit (each other child)
Up to NZ$6,454 a year (NZ$124 a week)1
In-work tax credit weekly maximum
NZ$147 (temporary increase from 1 April 2026; it was NZ$97)2
In-work tax credit full yearly amount
NZ$7,670 for 1–3 children; from the 4th child, an extra NZ$780 for each additional child2
Abatement threshold
You can get the full amount if your family income is NZ$44,900 a year or less1

Official sources

  1. Family tax creditInland Revenue · ird.govt.nz
  2. In-work tax creditInland Revenue · ird.govt.nz
  3. Residency requirementsInland Revenue · ird.govt.nz
  4. Register for Working for FamiliesInland Revenue · ird.govt.nz

Read the full guide: Working for Families tax credits →

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