Manage account access - Lesson 2: Create new users
Start the process by logging in at www.ird.govt.nz
On the right hand side of the page you will find the Login > link under Services requiring login. You need to click on this link to enter the next screen.
Login to Online services
Enter your User ID and Password.
Click on Login.
Welcome to Online services page
From here you need to select Manage account access, in the top right hand corner of this page.
This will open at User administration.
Select the Create new user button.
Create new user
Personal details
You will need to complete the First name, Last name, Email address and Phone number fields.
The first three fields are marked with red asterisks and are mandatory. The Phone number is the only field that isn't mandatory for Personal details.
Account access
You will now need to create a User ID and then select a Role type from the drop down menu.
Support person
The Support person is someone you choose from your organisation who:
- is the account user's first point of contact for all questions about access to online services
- can guide them on what functions they are authorised to perform
- can let them know what internal sign-offs your organisation may require.
Select the support person's name from the drop down menu.
When you have completed the necessary details you need to select the Continue button to move to the next screen.
Apply services
In this screen you can choose the types of services your new user will have access to.
You need to provide the user with the appropriate access to each of the online services available to your account. The default status is "no access".
Note
You may have additional services such as ir-File (Employer monthly schedule), Portfolio investment entity (PIE) file transfer, or other services as we develop and add to Online services.
Select Continue to go to the next screen.
Check & save details
Please check the details below and confirm they are correct. If you need to make changes you can use the Back button or select the appropriate page from the progress bar. Once you have checked the details, use the Save button to update the record. An email will be sent to the user advising them of their new account and login details.
This is the end of the lesson Create new users.
Where to next?
Lesson 3: View and edit user details.
You can give us
Feedback on the MAA demonstration >.
Date published: 01 Jul 2008
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