Reciprocal Ireland : Contents
New Zealand benefits and pensions
Under the agreement with the Republic of Ireland, periods of contributions to the Irish insurance scheme can be regarded as residence in New Zealand in order to meet the residence qualification for the following New Zealand benefits:
- New Zealand Superannuation
- Orphans Benefit
- Sole Parent Support for widows and widowers (with dependent child/ren under 14)
- Supported Living Payment (health condition, injury, disability or totally blind)
- Veterans Pension
The agreement does not cover the following:
- Emergency Benefits
- Jobseeker Support
- Sole Parent Support (sole parent)
- Supported Living Payment (care of sick or infirm)
- Unsupported Childs Benefit
- Young Parent Payment
- Youth Payment
For more information see:
Legislation
- Legislative Scope article 2 Social Welfare (Reciprocity with the Republic of Ireland) Order 1993
- Totalisation in Relation to New Zealand Benefits article 7 Social Welfare (Reciprocity with the Republic of Ireland) Order 1993
- Supported living payment: on ground of restricted work capacity or total blindness: requirements section 34 Social Security Act 2018
- Eligibility criteria for New Zealand Superannuation section 8 New Zealand Superannuation and Retirement Income Act 2001
