The basic criteria is that you must be moving to an area that comes under a different district or city council than where you’re currently living. Please carefully check part 6 of your collective agreement to see if you qualify.
The transfer and removal payments are in 2 parts:
- A lump sum payment to cover things like travel, phone connection, in-transit accommodation and meals, and school uniform changes for your children.
- Reimbursement of accommodation and property expenses not covered by the lump sum, such as rent, mortgage penalties, and real estate and legal fees for the sale or purchase of a property.
How to apply
- Use the Transfer and removal lump sum eligibility and assessment form (TR1) to apply for the lump sum.
- Use the Transfer and Removal – Accommodation/Property Expenses form (TR2) to apply for reimbursement of other expenses.
Removal company
New Zealand Van Lines Ltd (NZVL) is the Ministry’s contracted provider for household removals within New Zealand.
When the Ministry has approved your application for transfer and removal payments, a representative from NZVL will contact you to arrange a pre-pack inspection, and packing, removal and delivery of your household goods. The Ministry pays NZVL directly.
If you need to contact NZVL , you can find a list of their offices on their website. Contact the office nearest to where you are transferring from and please state that you are being moved at Ministry of Education expense.