# Other types of leave Official source: https://www.employment.govt.nz/leave-and-holidays/other-types-of-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 Other types of leave Leave and holidays Other types of leave Employment agreements may provide other leave types with or without pay that are not enacted in laws. This page covers the most common types, but is not exhaustive. Leave and holidays Public holidays Annual holidays Sick leave Bereavement leave Parental leave Family violence leave Jury service leave Employment Relations Education leave Time off to vote Defence force volunteers Other types of leave Leave without pay Long service leave Leave in lieu of notice Leave during and after a natural disaster Leave without pay Employees can take leave without pay if their employer agrees. This agreement should be recorded in writing. Long service leave Employees can negotiate long-service leave and long-service leave benefits with their employer. Leave in lieu of notice In certain situations – such as when an employee resigns, or there are relationship difficulties – leave in lieu of notice may be agreed to. Leave during and after a natural disaster During and after a disaster or emergency, employers and employees need to consider issues such as health and safety, emotional wellbeing and payment options.