Activity requirements

A young person applying for Youth Payment must be undertaking or available for a full-time course of:

• secondary education
• tertiary education
• approved training
• approved work-based learning

Generally the activity will lead to a NCEA level 2 qualification or an equivalent or higher qualification.

Note if a young person would be available for these activities but qualifies for an exemption, the exemption can apply from the start of the Youth Payment.

For more information see:

• In or available for secondary education
• In or available for tertiary education
• In or available for approved training
• In or available for work-based learning
• Working part-time
• Exemptions from activity obligations
• Obligations NCEA level 2 or equivalent qualification or higher qualification