What are employees entitled to during parental leave in New Zealand? Get clear on pay, job protection, KIT hours, and more.

Understand your parental leave rights in New Zealand. Learn about primary carer and partner entitlements, eligibility requirements, and payments based on your employment history.

Learn about special parental leave entitlements for premature babies in New Zealand. Discover how preterm baby payments work, additional keeping in touch hours, and how to maximise your support when your baby arrives early.

Learn the step-by-step process for applying for parental leave in New Zealand, including notification deadlines and how to access government payments whether you're employed or self-employed.

Learn how to qualify for up to 26 weeks of government-paid parental leave in New Zealand. Discover eligibility requirements, payment rates, and how to share leave with your partner.

Learn what employers need to know when an employee applies for parental leave in New Zealand — including notification deadlines, response timelines, and tips for managing the process smoothly.

Learn about employer obligations regarding pregnancy discrimination in New Zealand. Understand the Human Rights Act protections and how to ensure legal compliance.

Learn about your legal obligations to protect employees' jobs during parental leave in New Zealand, including key position exceptions and period of preference rules.

Learn how to legally manage redundancies affecting employees on parental leave in New Zealand, including consultation requirements and the higher threshold for justification.

Find out how much rolling out a parental leave policy will cost your business

Avoid the most common employer mistakes around parental leave—from unclear policies to rushed returns. Here’s what to fix for a better employee experience.

Going on parental leave can affect the value of annual leave—even if you take just a single day of partner's leave

How to avoid a tax bill from the IRD after parental leave

Understanding how taking parental leave affects your annual leave in New Zealand - and what you can do about it

Navigate the curveballs in the New Zealand parental leave legislation