Question: how many weeks paid maternity leave do you get in nz?
Answer: You'll receive at least the equivalent of 10 hours per week at the minimum wage. If you had your baby on or after 1 July 2018, you can get 22 weeks of paid parental leave from the government. If your baby is due on or after 1 July 2020, you can get 26 weeks of paid parental leave from the government.