15/07/2026
Self-employed and expecting a child? You may still qualify for Paid Parental Leave.
You'll need to calculate your own average weekly income, then work out your average weekly income over a 12-month or 6-month period. The rate applied is based on the higher of these two calculations.
Find out more about paid parental leave payments here - https://www.ird.govt.nz/paid-parental-leave/overview
