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Applications lodged in Ireland

When a former New Zealand resident is already residing in the Republic of Ireland they will be entitled to receive a New Zealand benefit or pension if they use the provisions of the agreement to meet the qualifying criteria.

International Services is responsible for:

  • assessing entitlement
  • granting and declining applications
  • reviewing entitlement
  • renewing entitlement and
  • cancelling payment

The client will need to complete an Application for New Zealand Benefit (NZ1).

There are special conditions relating to specific benefits and pensions.

For more information contact International Services or see:

Legislation

The contact details for International Services are:

From New Zealand 0800 777 227 (free calling within New Zealand only)

From Australia 1800 150 479

From other countries +64 4 978 1180

Email international_services@msd.govt.nz

Postal

International Services
Ministry of Social Development
PO Box 27178
Wellington 6141
New Zealand

Fax 04 918 0159

Note when calling from overseas replace the '+' with the international direct dial prefix for the country you are in.

The 'Republic of Ireland' means that territory governed by the Government of Ireland.