Applying for jobs

I've been looking for a job for a few months now, and recently I found out I'm pregnant.

I know I have no legal requirements to tell them I am pregnant, although I think I will just to keep the air clear (even though it could affect my chances of actually getting the job.. Which legally isn't right, but who's gonna stop them.)

But what kind of leave am I eligible for? EG maternity leave? How long? I'd guess it's unpaid if not, then how much is paid?... What about other leave, for scans etc?

I've tried having a look online but most stuff for maternity leave only really refers to people who have been working there for a while (unless I'm totally missing something here...)

You won't recieve maternity leave or paid parental leave unless you have been in a job for more then 12 months - but you will get tax credits from IRD to help with the new baby.

I thought you were entitiled to a smaller amount of PPL if you had been in a job for 6mths, which could be cutting it a little fine. I think if you don't get the PPL or a job then your DH will be able to the tax credit. Try giving IRD a call and checking all the possible scenarios with them

It's hard enough finding a job let alone being fussy about if its a fixed term or not lol... Unfortunately most fixed terms are for one year... I guess I'll just keep my fingers crossed that something pops up...

I think DF will earn too much for us even to get any benefits or anything.... Might still look into that though, It might be a little bit extra towards stuff, every bit will help at the moment...

Does it matter how much he's earning to get the tax credit? What is it.. Literally a tax credit where he gets some tax back?

Here is some information...

Parental Tax Credit

You can also look at Working for Families which has a calculator so that you can check to see if you are entitled to anything.

Yip, wat mrsg said.

I started my current job in july and will have been there 6 months and 1 weeks when baby is due so luckily I just squeezed in to be eligible for paid maternity leave (14 weeks). The only difference is the unpaid leave is only 6 months, not 1 year.

As long as you start 6 months before baby is due (needs to be confirmed by a scan) you will receive the same entitlements.

Why don't you try temping? Just an idea...

There is a calculator on the DOL website where you can work out what your entitlement is.
Even if you don't qualify for PPL you may still be eligible for tax credits.

I have found that i am also in the same predicament.
I have been out of work since the end of August and have just been successful at scoring a new job - at the same time I have also found out I am 7 weeks pregant. We are over the moon as we were planning but werent sure how long it would take so i contintued job searching for full time roles.
I have accepted the role which is a temp 9month appx position and have not advised my new employer of my pregnancy- It has taken so long to get a job and as we have just bought a house we could do with the extra salary.
I am planning to be a SAHM so the maternity leave and support is not an issue for me anyway seeing as my role is temporary. I am feeling guilty however taking the role on knowing that I may not be able to complete the employment term and for not telling my new employer. Its has been bit of a dilema deciding whether to tell them or not - but at the same time i fear that they will turn me down and i will be even further down the pregancy by the time I get any futher offers.
Am I doing the right thing? Or am I being disrespectful to my new employers?