Reviews and appeals
If a client disagrees with any decision regarding their Jersey/Guernsey pension being paid in New Zealand they will need to write to the Jersey/Guernsey authorities.
For Guernsey or Jersey contact details see:
International Services are responsible for any reviews and appeals in regard to:
- the interpretation of the agreement with Guernsey or Jersey
- the effect of Jersey/Guernsey pensions on New Zealand benefits and pensions and
- New Zealand benefits and pensions being paid in Guernsey or Jersey
The New Zealand review and appeal process applies to any other decisions regarding New Zealand benefits or pensions paid in New Zealand, such as charging income or change in relationship status.
For more information contact International Services.
For more information see:
- Core policy Reviews and Appeals
- Core policy Review of decision for Mandatory Reviews
Legislation
- Reviews and appeals Part 7, subpart 2 Social Security Act 2018
- Benefits review committees schedule 7 Social Security Act 2018
- Decision under specified social assistance enactments section 397 Social Security Act 2018
- Appeal must be begun within 60 working days of notification or further allowed period section 400 Social Security Act 2018
- Appeals Article 20 Social Welfare (Reciprocity with Jersey and Guernsey) Order 1995
