Making voluntary deductions

Costs that can be deducted from your pay

If you are a seasonal worker on an RSE Limited Visa you can give your employer permission to deduct money from your pay to cover costs like:

• your share of the cost of travelling to New Zealand
• living expenses such as accommodation, food and electricity
• health costs and insurance.

Giving permission for deductions

Your employer can only make deductions if:

• you have given written consent for the deductions — without pressure from your employer
• they are clearly listed in your employment agreement
• we approved them when your employer submitted their Approval to Recruit
• they are fair and reasonable, and used to cover actual expenses — for example, a deduction for accommodation covers the actual cost of your employer providing a suitable place for you to live.

Withdrawing permission

You can withdraw by giving your employer notice in writing.

Your employer must vary or stop the deductions within 2 weeks of getting notice from you, or as soon as it is practical to make the changes.