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Paid Parental Leave Calculator NZ 2026
Work out your paid parental leave in New Zealand: your weekly payment up to the $811.05 maximum from 1 July 2026, the total for 26 weeks and the end date.
1. Your earnings
Your parental leave payment (before tax)
$811.05 a week
You earn more than the maximum, so you get the maximum of $811.05 a week.
🧭 Good to know
- You usually qualify if you've worked an average of at least 10 hours a week for 26 of the 52 weeks before the birth or adoption.
- Payments last up to 26 weeks and can be shared with your partner.
- The maximum rises every 1 July. Payments are taxed like wages.
- Apply through myIR, ideally before the baby is due.
Rules last checked: October 2026. Maximum $811.05 a week before tax from 1 July 2026 ($788.66 before). IRD works out your actual payment. 🔒 Everything stays on your device.
✅ Rules last checked:
📚 Official sources: IRD paid parental leave · IRD news: 2026 rate
We build every tool from the official rules and re-check them when they change. Always confirm with the official source before you rely on a result.
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Questions people ask
How much is paid parental leave in NZ in 2026?+
Your average weekly earnings up to a maximum of $811.05 a week before tax, from 1 July 2026 (it was $788.66). Self-employed people get at least $239.50 a week.
How long does it last?+
Up to 26 weeks. You can transfer some or all of it to your partner.
Is paid parental leave taxed?+
Yes. IRD deducts PAYE, the same as wages.