WINZ Benefit Estimator - Aotearoa New Zealand

Benefit type / situation

If you're unsure which benefit you're on, check on MyMSD.
Type:
Dependent children:

Relationship Status:

Age / Situation:

Accommodation Supplement

Rate depends on your area as well as your benefit type, age, relationship status, dependant children, and whether you pay rent, a mortgage, or board. If your cash assets are above a certain threshold, you may not be eligible for Accommodation Supplement - check the Assets section below.

Do you or will you pay rent, a mortgage, or board?

Enter your share only if you split rent with others.

Rent/Mortgage: $

Assets

Enter your total cash assets value.
$

Disability Allowance

Leave blank if none. Check your WINZ letter or MyMSD.

Amount: $

WINZ debt repayment

Leave blank if none. Check your WINZ letter or MyMSD for your repayment amount. Includes recoverable assistance, overpayments, and advance payments.

Amount: $

Income

Leave blank if not working. Enter hours and hourly rate to estimate benefit deduction also known as abatement.

Hours: Hourly rate: $

Costs

Include regular costs here to estimate what's left.
Groceries: $
Power: $
Phone: $
Internet: $
Transport: $
Insurance: $

Breakdown

Include Winter Energy Payment (1 May - 1 Oct)

Winter Energy Payment

Disability Allowance

WINZ debt repayment

Benefit deduction for working

Benefit Payment (Net)

Work Earnings (Net)

Total Net Income

Rent/Mortgage

After Rent/Mortgage

After Rent/Mortgage and Costs

Estimate only, always confirm your exact situation with Work and Income.