Public consultation on the Working for Families scheme

Public views are sought on proposals aimed at increasing certainty and preventing debt in the Working for Families scheme. Feedback will be used to further develop policy proposals. Submissions close 3 July 2025.

You can read more information, including frequently asked questions, on the Inland Revenue website

How to send your submission

You can send submissions by email to policy.webmaster@ird.govt.nz  with Working for Families discussion document in the subject line, or by post to:  ​​​​

Working for Families discussion document​​​ 
​C/- Deputy Commissioner, Policy  
​Inland Revenue Department  
​PO Box 2198  
​Wellington 6140  

Privacy of submissions

Submissions may be requested under the Official Information Act 1982. Please clearly indicate in your submission if you consider that any information should be withheld on the grounds of privacy, or for any other reason. Contact information such as an address, email, and phone number for submissions from individuals will be withheld. Whether any information is withheld will be determined using the Official Information Act 1982.