WINZ Subsidies
Eligible Host Families can access Work and Income (WINZ) subsidies through Au Pair Link. We can administer WINZ subsidies on your behalf including the Childcare Subsidy and Out of School Care and Recreation (OSCAR) Subsidy. The OSCAR subsidy is a payment which helps families with the costs of before-school and after-school programmes as well as school holiday programmes. It helps with the costs of before-school and after-school programmes for up to 20 hours a week, and school holiday programmes for up to 50 hours a week.
The Childcare Subsidy (CCS) is also available through Work and Income New Zealand via Au Pair Link. Parents and caregivers can choose between receiving CCS or 20 Hours ECE or, in some cases, a combination of both payments. This subsidy can’t be claimed for the same hours as 20 Hours ECE. WINZ Childcare Subsidy rates do change - for current thresholds and rates please refer to the WINZ website or click here. Further information can be found at www.workingforfamilies.govt.nz or you can call Work and Income on 0800 559 009.
Please note that you must apply for WINZ subsidies directly through Work and Income New Zealand - we cannot apply on your behalf. Also remember that you are responsible for notifying WINZ of any changes in your circumstances that may affect your subsidy, such as your child being absent from care, sick, on holiday or changes to your personal circumstances.