Holiday Pay Remediation
Holiday Pay Remediation
Information for Former Employees
Sport NZ is undertaking a Holiday Pay Remediation project to correct historical underpayments of leave entitlements under the Holidays Act 2003. This is part of a wider public sector effort to ensure all employees are paid correctly and fairly.
If you worked for Sport NZ or High Performance Sport NZ between [insert relevant years], you may be eligible for a remediation payment.
What You Need to Know
- The Holidays Act is complex, and many employers – including us – inadvertently miscalculated holiday pay.
- We’re reviewing past payroll records and contacting former employees who may be affected.
- Payments will be made to eligible individuals once identity and payment details are verified.
What You Need to Do
If you believe you may be eligible:
- Register your details via our secure Remediation Portal [link to be added].
- Be prepared to provide:
- Proof of identity (e.g. passport or driver’s licence)
- Bank account details
- IRD number and tax code
We’ll contact you directly if our records show you’re owed a payment. If your contact details have changed, please use the portal to update them.
Questions?
Please contact our support team at [email address] or [phone number].
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Why are these payments necessary?
The Holidays Act requires specific methods for calculating leave. Misinterpretations led to underpayments, and we’re legally and ethically obligated to correct them.
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How will I know if I’m eligible?
We’ll contact you directly using your last known contact details. You can also visit our Holidays Act Remediation webpage to register your details.
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What information will I need to provide?
To verify your identity and process payment, you’ll need:
- Proof of identity (e.g. passport or driver’s licence)
- Bank account details
- IRD number and tax code.
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What if I’ve changed my name or bank account?
You can update your details securely via the Remediation Portal.
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I now live overseas – can I still receive a payment?
Yes. We’ll guide you through the process for international payments, including any additional information required.
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How long do I have to claim?
You’ll have up to 6 years to claim your payment before unclaimed funds are transferred to Inland Revenue.
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What if I’m claiming on behalf of someone else?
You’ll need to provide proof of your authority (e.g. power of attorney or executor documentation) along with your own ID.
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Will overpayments be recovered?
No. In line with public sector best practice, we will not recover historical overpayments.
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What if I disagree with the amount calculated?
You can contact our support team to request a review. We’ll provide a breakdown of how your payment was calculated.
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Is my personal information safe?
Yes. All data collected for remediation will be handled securely and used only for this purpose, in line with our privacy policy.
