# Family violence leave Official source: https://www.employment.govt.nz/leave-and-holidays/family-violence-leave Scanned: 2026-06-07T03:31:31.402Z Use this as a current official guidance reference, not as a substitute for legal advice. ## Page Text Home Leave and holidays Family violence leave Leave and holidays Family violence leave Eligible employees are entitled to up to 10 days of paid leave each year if they, or a child who lives with them, experience family violence. Leave and holidays Public holidays Annual holidays Sick leave Bereavement leave Parental leave Family violence leave Managing family violence leave Taking family violence leave Jury service leave Employment Relations Education leave Time off to vote Defence force volunteers Other types of leave Managing family violence leave Eligible employees can take up to 10 days of paid family violence leave each year if they, or a child living with them has experienced family violence. They can also request short-term flexible working arrangements at any time. Taking family violence leave If you're affected by family violence, you may be able to take paid leave to get support, move house, go to court or care for children.