Can WINZ Help With Moving Costs?
Work and Income may be able to help with the cost of moving as part of its wider hardship and special needs support. This is assessed case by case, depending on your circumstances and the reason for your move.
Common situations where support may be available include:
- Moving to take up a confirmed job
- Moving away from an unsafe or unsuitable home
- Moving into more appropriate or more affordable housing
- Other essential moves where genuine financial hardship applies
Because every situation is different and policies can change, the best first step is always to talk to Work and Income directly — through your case manager, the WINZ contact line, or MyMSD — to find out what support you may be eligible for.
Learn More About Work And Income Moving Costs Grant
What WINZ Will Usually Ask For
If you’re applying for help with a move, you’ll typically need to provide:
- A written quote from a moving company
- Details about your circumstances and reason for moving
- Any other supporting documents WINZ requests
This is where using an established, professional mover matters — WINZ needs a proper, itemised written quote, not a rough verbal estimate.
How DB Movers Helps
DB Movers is proud to be a WINZ-approved mover across Hamilton and the wider Waikato. We know exactly what’s needed to support a smooth WINZ application:
- Written, itemised quotes ready to submit with your application
- Experience with WINZ moves, so we know what documentation is usually required
- Flexible scheduling to work around tighter WINZ timeframes
- Full-service moving — our team handles the truck, the crew, and the heavy lifting from start to finish
Steps to Take If You Think You’re Eligible
- Contact Work and Income to check what assistance you may qualify for.
- Request a quote from DB Movers with your move details — home size, date, and locations.
- Submit your application to WINZ along with your quote and any other required documents.
- Once approved, book your move — we’ll do our best to fit your timeframe.
A Simple, No-Judgement Process
Asking for financial help isn’t always easy, and moving is stressful enough without added pressure. Every WINZ-assisted move gets the same care and professionalism as every other job we do.
If you think you may be eligible, get in touch with Work and Income to check, then reach out to us for a free, no-obligation quote.