Jersey/Guernsey pensions or benefits in New Zealand

When a former resident of Jersey or Guernsey applies for a New Zealand pension or benefit it is important to know whether they are receiving a Jersey or Guernsey pension or benefit, or if they may be entitled to one.

A client who has previously resided in Jersey or Guernsey must show their Overseas Residence details when they apply for any New Zealand benefit or pension.

The overseas residence details must be entered on CMS. These details are used by International Services to determine whether the client may be entitled to an overseas pension.

If the client is already receiving an overseas pension or benefit you should find out the details to establish whether this pension or benefit should be a direct deduction from the New Zealand benefit or pension.

Clients who have resided in Jersey or Guernsey may be able to receive a range of benefits or pensions from Jersey or Guernsey when they are living in New Zealand including:

For Guernsey:

• Sickness Benefit
• Industrial Injury Benefit
• Industrial Disablement Benefit
• Death Grants
• Old Age Pension
• Widows Benefit
• Invalidity Benefit

For Jersey:

• Old Age Pension
• Widows benefits
• Invalidity benefit
• Sickness benefit
• Disablement benefit
• Death Grant

For more information contact International Services or see:

• Clients eligible for Jersey or Guernsey pensions or benefits
• Clients receiving Jersey or Guernsey pensions or benefits
• Other payments
• Direct deductions