Apprenticeship Boost is a payment made to employers to help them keep and take on new apprentices
On 8 October 2024, the Government announced a continued investment into the Apprenticeship Boost scheme to prioritise critical industries and targeted occupations that are essential to addressing New Zealand’s skills shortages and rebuilding the economy. Apprenticeship Boost will continue until 30 June 2028 – Refer Budget Announcement TEC
For Careerforce this means continued financial support for apprentices across all our Health and Wellbeing sectors.
Apprenticeship Boost: A valuable opportunity for employers
From 1 January 2025 employers can claim Apprenticeship Boost payments of $500/month for the first 12 months of each apprenticeship. Employers currently receiving Apprenticeship Boost for a Careerforce Apprenticeship can continue receiving payments in 2025 while the apprentice remains in their first 12 months of their training.
What’s available?
For full details of the Apprenticeship Boost scheme visit the Work and Income website.
How long can you get the payment?
From 1 January 2025 you can get Apprenticeship Boost payments for up to one year.
Check eligibility and apply today
Apprentices must be enrolled in an eligible apprenticeship programme at Level 4, and your business will need to confirm training details to qualify for the funding.
For full details on how to apply please see the Work and Income website.
We would encourage you to get in touch with us to find out how to sign up an apprentice in your business.
IMPORTANT
Careerforce apprentices are required to complete at least one module within any five month period of their apprenticeship, or the apprenticeship will be placed on-hold. Any Apprenticeship Boost payments will also go on-hold, as the apprenticeship is not deemed to be active. As soon as the apprentice completes a module, they are automatically taken off-hold, and any eligible Apprenticeship Boost payments will resume. If there are no modules completed within any six month period, apprentices may be withdrawn from their apprenticeship.
Please refer to the following information relating to the Code of Good Practice for NZ Apprenticeships and expectations around literacy and numeracy:
TEC Code of Good Practice for NZ Apprenticeships
Literacy and Numeracy Requirements
Last updated March 2025