You may get the Invalid’s Benefit if you are severely limited in your ability to work on a permanent basis. This is because you are sick, injured or disabled.
You may also get it if you are totally blind.
We will need to confirm your condition and how it affects your ability to work.
You must also:
be 16 years old or over
be a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident
have lived in New Zealand for at least 2 years at any one time since becoming a New Zealand citizen or resident (unless you are a refugee).
You should also normally live in New Zealand and intend to stay here.