Are you a parent, guardian or caregiver looking for information about children and young people in work?

There are minimum rights that apply to all employees, irrespective of age.

As every person in New Zealand must attend school between the ages of 6 and 16, a young person younger than 16 cannot work during school hours or perform work that may interfere with their schooling.

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