Sole Parent Support : Contents
Client obtains employment overseas
Where the client:
- is successful in their job prospect or job search overseas and
- they are not returning to New Zealand
the Sole Parent Support should be cancelled from the day after the notice of job appointment.
If the client returns to New Zealand for the period between getting the job and actually starting employment, the Sole Parent Support can be continued until they leave the country. The benefit must be cancelled from the day after they leave New Zealand to commence the job.
Legislation
- MSD may refuse or cancel benefit if person not ordinarily resident in New Zealand section 204 Social Security Act 2018
- Obligation to notify absence from New Zealand section 114 Social Security Act 2018
