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Pregnant 27 weeks or complications

A client receiving Jobseeker Support can be deferred from their work obligations and be subject to work preparation obligations if they are:

  • 27 weeks pregnant or
  • earlier if there are complications associated with the pregnancy

Note if a partner is 27 weeks pregnant, or has complications associated with the pregnancy, they may be granted an exemption from their work obligations.

Evidence

The client must provide evidence from a registered medical practitioner, nurse practitioner or midwife confirming the expected date of birth or the nature of complications if their pregnancy is under 27 weeks.

Duration

This deferral applies until either:

  • the birth of the child or
  • the client no longer has complications if they are less than 27 weeks pregnant

For more information see:

Legislation

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A midwife is a health practitioner who is registered with the Midwifery Council of New Zealand and trained to provide necessary support, care and advice during pregnancy, labour and the postpartum period up to 6 weeks, to facilitate births and to provide care for the newborn.

Midwives can only sign medical certificates for pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions within the range of the midwives' profession.

This includes signing medical certificates for complications ...

Nurse practitioners are health practitioners who are registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand and hold a current annual practising certificate.

Nurse practitioners are expert or specialist nurses with advanced education, clinical training and experience. They have demonstrated clinical competence and have the legal authority to practice as independent healthcare providers.

All nurse practitioners have a unique identifying number called a Health Practitioners Index number (HPI number).

Some nurse practitioners have specialised ...

A medical practitioner is commonly referred to as a doctor. Medical practitioners are health practitioners who are registered with the Medical Council of New Zealand as practitioners of the profession of medicine and hold a current practising certificate.

All medical practitioners have a unique identifying number called a Health Practitioners Index number (HPI number).

Medical practitioners don't need to have completed their training in New Zealand but must be registered with the New Zealand ...