See: https://www.workandincome.govt.nz/products/a-z-benefits/school-and-year-start-up-payment.html
If you’re caring for someone else’s child and need help with pre-school or school-related costs at the beginning of the year, you may be able to get the School and Year Start-up Payment.
- This is a once-a-year payment.
- You need to apply every year between mid-January and the end of February.
Once yearly WINZ has a form where you can request the year startup fund.
The amount depends on the age of the child.