Learn about what Fees Free covers and check if you’re eligible to access it.

All learners across New Zealand who are starting their vocational training for the first time. Check if you’re eligible by visiting the Fees Free website.

On completion of your on-the-job training you may be able to claim Fees Free training and assessment fees for the final 24 months of any eligible work-based learning programme.

Training Support funding can help you pay for extra costs relating to training if you have a disability or health condition. This is to help you get or stay in a job, including self-employment.

Training Support funding can cover:

• equipment
• New Zealand Sign Language and other interpreters
• a Support person
• transport

This is for people who:

• have a health condition or disability that’s likely to last for more than 6 months
• are a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident
• aren't getting support from ACC or the Ministry of Health
• normally live in New Zealand and intend to stay here.

This is for people who:

• have a health condition or disability that’s likely to last for more than 6 months
• need to pay for extra support to do training because of their health condition or disability, these should be costs a non-disabled person would not have if they do the same training
• are a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident
• aren't getting support from ACC or the Ministry of Health
• normally live in New Zealand and intend to stay here.

Making sure people have the training and skills they need to get into work.

People who are getting a Work and Income benefit, are attending an approved course, and have to pay to attend the course or pay extra costs (eg. travel) because of the course.

Up to $1,000 over 52 weeks- you can get more than one payment during this time, but the total can’t be more than $1,000.

Tupu Aotearoa is delivered by local providers to support you on your journey to employment, further training or study.

Local Tupu Aotearoa providers can help you with:

• identifying appropriate upskilling and training courses
• career advice and guidance
• job search
• support writing your CV and cover letter
• preparing for interviews
• obtaining a driver's licence
• pastoral care and support post-placement.

Pacific people in Aotearoa who are:

• aged 15 or over
• New Zealand citizens
• currently not in employment, education or training.

Locations of providers can be found on the Ministry for Pacific People’s website.