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I just got my resident visa. Can I apply for Working for Families?

You may be able to. Either you or your child must meet the residence requirements. You normally need to have lived in New Zealand for 12 months in a row. But if your child is a New Zealand resident and is in New Zealand, the family can qualify from the day they get resident visas. IRD makes the final decision.

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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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