RSE workers' new pay rate and sick leave entitlement

RSE minimum wage

RSE workers must be paid at the New Zealand minimum wage plus 10 percent. From 1 April 2024, that's $25.47 per hour (NZ minimum wage $23.15 + 10%).

The four weekly minimum wage is 120hours (average of 30 hours per week).

For more information, please refer to the Immigration NZ website.

Sick leave entitlement

From 1 October 2023, you need to provide your RSE workers with 2 days of sick leave entitlement from their first day of employment, and an additional 2 days each month until they reach a total entitlement of 10 days’ sick leave on their 4-month anniversary.

For more information, please refer to the Immigration NZ website.

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