sites of interest

• ACC - Accident Compensation Corporation
  The Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) administers New Zealand’s accident compensation scheme, which provides personal injury cover for all New Zealand citizens, residents and temporary visitors to New Zealand. In return people do not have the right to sue for personal injury, other than for exemplary damages.
  

• Inland Revenue
  This website provides access to information and interactive services like calculators and returns, so you can learn about, understand and easily manage your tax obligations and entitlements.
  

• Department of Labour - Health & Safety
  The Department of Labour provides best practice information and guidance to assist New Zealand businesses with health and safety in the workplace. The Department of Labour also inspects workplaces to check on safety and health arrangements, investigates accidents at work, and makes sure employers and employees comply with health and safety legislation.
  

• Immigration New Zealand
  This website provides guides and information on how to apply for residence or a work permit for those wishing to live and work in New Zealand. It also provides guidance to employers looking to employ foreign nationals.
  

• Site Safe
  Site Safe undertakes the research, development and co-ordination of health and safety activities designed and targeted at the construction industry. Activities with the specific aim of reducing construction site injuries and deaths. Working with you to make your site safe.
  

• Work and Income NZ
  Work and Income is a service of the Ministry of Social Development. Work and Income administers a number of benefits, grants and superannuation on behalf of the Government. Income support is provided to people who require temporary assistance, or additional income to supplement their earnings. Employers can also access a range of services and grants to assist them in finding, training and supporting staff through work experience and wage subsidies.
  

• KiwiSaver
  KiwiSaver is a government initiative involving employers, KiwiSaver scheme providers and several government agencies. It’s open to all New Zealand citizens and people entitled to be in New Zealand indefinitely, aged up to 65. This site outlines the options available to you. For more information and helpful online tools visit the website Sorted.org