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.
Email and a six-digit code, then €50 a year. No password to forget.
Who qualifies
UnlockThe 3 published rules this programme tests you against — age, income, residency, household and the rest.
The steps, documents and official link are part of the paid plan. Checking how much you're owed stays free.
2 documents you'll need
UnlockExactly what to gather before you start, so nothing sends you back to the beginning.
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
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Verified on 12 August 2026
Source: www.tec.govt.nz
Related reading: How to read a grant eligibility rule
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