New Zealand
New Zealand guarantees 4 weeks paid annual leave (Holidays Act 2003). 11 public holidays. Paid Parental Leave 26 wks (max NZD 754/wk 2024).
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Annual paid leave
Holidays Act 2003 · 4 wksHolidays Act 2003: 4 wks paid annual leave after 12 continuous months. 1 wk may be ‘cashed up’ if requested.
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Leave | 4 sem | 100% | Après 12 mois |
| Cash up | 1 sem | 100% | Sur demande |
Public holidays
11 (Mondayisation)11 public holidays. If on weekend, moved to following Monday/Tuesday (Mondayisation).
| Day | Date | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | New Year | All | — |
| Jan 2 | Day after New Year | All | Mondayisé |
| Feb 6 | Waitangi Day | All | — |
| March-April | Good Friday | All | — |
| March-April | Easter Monday | All | — |
| Apr 25 | Anzac Day | All | — |
| 1st Mon Jun | King’s Birthday | All | — |
| Variable | Matariki | All (depuis 2022) | Maori New Year |
| 4th Mon Oct | Labour Day | All | — |
| Dec 25 | Christmas Day | All | — |
| Dec 26 | Boxing Day | All | — |
Sick leave
10 paid days (2021)Sick Leave: 10 days per year (since 2021, doubled from 5). Accumulation up to 20 days.
| Scenario | Waiting | Pay | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sick | 0 j | 100% | 10 j/an |
| Accumulation | — | 100% | Max 20 j |
Maternity, paternity, parental
26 wks PPL · NZD 754/wkPaid Parental Leave: 26 wks (gradual extension from 18 to 26 between 2018-2020). NZD 754/wk max 2024. Parent sharing possible.
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary carer leave | 26 sem | 754 NZD/sem | Job-protected |
| Partner’s leave | 2 sem | Unpaid (sauf PPL partage) | — |
| Extended parental leave | 52 sem | Unpaid | Au-delà PPL |
Special leaves
Holidays Act 2003Bereavement Leave: 3 days for immediate family (parent, spouse, child), 1 day for others. Family Violence Leave 10 paid days.
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bereavement (close) | 3 j | 100% | — |
| Bereavement (other) | 1 j | 100% | — |
| Family Violence | 10 j | 100% | 2018 |
| Jury duty | Selon convocation | Variable | Court fee |
Information current as of last update. This guide does not replace local legal advice. For specific situations, consult a labor lawyer in the relevant country.
Centralize New Zealand absence management
Illizeo applies Holidays Act 2003 + Paid Parental Leave + holiday Mondayisation.
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