Flexi-wage (wage subsidy for hiring people at risk of long-term unemployment)
Flexi-wage
Paid by Ministry of Social Development — Work and Income · 🇳🇿 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
Flexi-wage is a subsidy to help employers hire people who are at risk of staying on a benefit long term, and can support self-employment.
https://www.workandincome.govt.nz/employers/subsidies-and-other-assistance/index.html
Extracted from the official source, not yet re-read by a human.
Verified on 12 August 2026
Source: www.workandincome.govt.nz
Related reading: How to read a grant eligibility rule
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