Partner unlawfully resident in New Zealand or here temporarily
If the client meets the qualifications for Temporary Additional Support but their partner is unlawfully resident in New Zealand, or has a temporary entry class visa (such as visitor, work or student) the qualifying client should be assessed as a single person or sole parent.
Note a partner who meets the criteria for certain refugee and protected person applicants, or a partner who is applying for a residence class visa (residence applicants) may be included in Temporary Additional Support.
Rate of payment
If the client meets the qualifications for Temporary Additional Support and their partner does not qualify, the rate payable for Temporary Additional Support should be calculated as follows:
Net rate of main benefit (before any sanction or other deduction) as a single person or sole parent. Any other net income received or earned by client and partner. Any Working for Families Tax Credits payments payable to the client and partner. | |
Include the allowable costs of the qualifying client. | |
Use the assets owned by both the client and partner | |
Calculate the standard costs for a single person or a sole parent | |
Calculate the upper limit for a single person or a sole parent | |
Rate of payment | Assess the client as if they are single or a sole parent and pay the calculated rate to the qualifying client. |
For more information see:
Legislation
- General limitation on receiving benefit: persons unlawfully resident or present in New Zealand and persons holding temporary entry class visa section 19 Social Security Act 2018
- MSD may refuse or cancel benefit if person not ordinarily resident in New Zealand section 204 Social Security Act 2018
- Refugee or protected person status section 205 Social Security Act 2018
- Temporary additional support: standard costs schedule 3 Social Security Regulations 2018
