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Work & employment
Monthly cash
Apprenticeship Boost ($500/month payment to employers of first-year apprentices)
Apprenticeship Boost
Paid by Ministry of Social Development — Work and Income (with Tertiary Education Commission) · 🇳🇿 New Zealand
What this pays
The published value, how it is calculated, and whether it is cash or a credit ceiling.
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Who qualifies
The 3 published rules this programme tests you against — age, income, residency, household and the rest.
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The steps, documents and official link are part of the paid plan. Checking how much you're owed is free and always will be.
2 documents you'll need
Exactly what to gather before you start, so nothing sends you back to the beginning.
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Where this comes from
From 1 January 2025, employers can receive up to 12 months of support per eligible apprentice. Payments are currently $500 per month (excluding GST).
https://www.tec.govt.nz/funding/fund-finder/apprenticeship-boost
Last checked 2026-08-12 · a researcher confirmed this against the official page
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Self-Employment Start-up Payment (business start-up help for jobseekers)
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