Clause 4. Interpretation

4.

Interpretation

(1)

In this programme, unless the context otherwise requires,-

Act means the Social Security Act 2018

applicant means a person-

(a)

applying for a grant under this programme; or

(b)

on whose behalf an application for a grant is made

at risk of long-term benefit receipt in relation to a person, means the risk that the person will receive or continue to receive a main benefit under the Act for an indefinite period

grant means a payment made under clause 11, which may be comprised of one amount from both Schedule 1 and 2 of this programme

immediate family means the applicant's spouse or partner and their dependent children

minimum wage means a wage that meets the relevant minimum wage requirements under the Minimum Wage Act 1983

sustainable employment means a period of employment that is permanent or a fixed term contract of 12 months or longer

viable commute means a distance that is practical for the applicant to travel between their place of residence and their place of employment

working-age in relation to a person means-

(a)

an age in the range 18-64 years inclusive; and

(b)

includes an age of or over 65 years in relation to a person who is not qualified to receive New Zealand Superannuation or Veteran's Pension

(2)

Terms otherwise used in this programme that are defined in Schedule 2 of the Act have the same meanings in this programme.