You need to register for FamilyBoost in myIR before you can make a claim. You only need to register once.
Before you start
Check you're eligible for FamilyBoost.
Before registering you will need your:
- child or children’s full name, date of birth and IRD number
- New Zealand bank account details.
If you have a partner, you will need their full name, date of birth and IRD number.
You can also provide details about your early childhood education (ECE) provider to save you time when you submit your claim.
You’ll need your ECE provider’s:
- name
- address
- licence number.
You can find your ECE provider’s details on the Education Counts website. The provider’s licence number will be listed as their ‘institution number’.
In myIR select 'I want to...'
Select 'Register for FamilyBoost'
Complete and submit your details
Log in to myIR
What happens next
We'll contact you if we need any more information.
Your FamilyBoost account will show in myIR once we have confirmed your registration.
You can add any missing information when you make a claim.