IRD Application

IRD number (tax number) is a must for any seasonal worker. When you reach NZ, you may go to any nearest Post office to apply for it. FYI, in NZ, their post office is know as “Post Shop”. Some of their Post Shop is abit like bookstore, you can buy postcard and books from there.

Tips on IRD application:

1) Different standard for different Post Shop

• On our 1st day in NZ, we went to the Post Shop for IRD application, however, it was rejected, reason being, the driving license need to be translated by the LTNZ (NZ driving license translator), which will cost us NZ46!
• We then decided to try out another Post Shop to avoid paying the amount. So, on next day, we went to another Post Shop, surprisingly everything was ok..
• Conclusion, there is double standard in NZ as well :P

2) U can get the IRD form from Post Shop

• It was mentioned by some blogger that u need to print out IRD form from the internet. In reality, u can easily get the IRD form from Post Shop, at no cost.

3) 2 document needed

• Once filled up the IRD form, you will need to attached 2 sets documents: Photocopy passport (the passport detail page + NZ arrival stamp page) & Photocopy of Malaysia driving license EDLR Version
• Post Shop officer can help you to photocopy as well, it will cost you NZ0.20 per page.

4) Address for IRD application

• U may put in a temporary address (ie: yr hostel address). Later, just called them to inform them, you didn’t receive the card, then ask them to resend to you, or just ask for the number.

The IRD number and card will be ready in 2weeks time. You may call them to get the number.

Easy job, rite :)

Now where do you find a post office or post shop ? Click here to find some post shop's around your proximity in new zealand

Please refer to here, for official info from IRD New Zealand Govt.

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