Deportee - PARS services for people deported to New Zealand Aotearoa
Who Are We -ko wai tatou?
Services - ratonga
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When you arrive in New Zealand from prison or detention, you are entitled to a Steps for Freedom payment of $NZ350. After two weeks , depending on your income, and whether your partner is earning, you may also be eligible for a Job Seekers benefit, or if you’re unable to work for health reasons, a Supported Living benefit. These benefits are around between $300 and $410 a week. If you’re over 65 you should be eligible for a NZ Pension. You may also be eligible for hardship grants, accommodation supplement, food grants etc. PARS will help you access these payments.
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We can work with you on your reintegration plan for as long as needed. We can help with getting ID, a bank account, finding employment, moving into your own rental property, and we’ll stay connected with you while to settle into your life in New Zealand.
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If you have come directly from prison or detention you should have up to five days hotel accommodation provided on arrival by the Australian Border Force. After that, PARS will work with you on finding somewhere to live, either in its own accommodation or through another agency.
PARS provides supported accommodation for people that have been deported to New Zealand in Palmerston North, and Te Paa provides supported accommodation in Auckland. Click on the link below to find out more about these accommodation options.
Important things to know- nga korero nui
You can decide where you want to live when you arrive back in Aotearoa New Zealand and the Australian Border force will provide connecting flights if needed from your arrival port (Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch) to your final location. PARS provides help and assistance in some areas of Aotearoa New Zealand. If you relocate to an area where there is no PARS service you may not receive any help with your reintegration journey. Click on the link below for a list of PARS locations.
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Frequently asked questions - Pātai auau
Contact us Whakapā mai
Contact us now to start planning for your return to Aotearoa New Zealand. Make sure you include your location if you are in prison or detention so we know how to contact you. We will respond via email, phone or by organising an AVL.
Phone +64 800 727 700
email: deporteeinfo@pars.org.nz
Complete the downloadable consent form so that we can help you connect with other agencies.