Whilst anyone can start contributing to a superannuation scheme, our MECA provides for the employer to contribute equally to your scheme up to 6% of your income. Before you think, “I’m too young for superannuation” or “with my huge debt I need to pay that off first” think again. Below is a graph, which demonstrates clearly the benefits of early commencement of contributions. Essentially if you leave it, you never catch up.
RMOs are amongst the very few health sector employees to have superannuation available – courtesy of NZRDA’s negotiations on our member’s behalf we unashamedly cry!! Our scheme is transportable and can be taken to any DHB in NZ – essential given our mobility between DHBs through our careers. We can also suspend contributions for up to 2 years (and longer by agreement) in case we need to go overseas for instance.
The DHBs match your contribution up to 6% a year. NZRDA members can join our superannuation scheme.If you want more information on the scheme, please contact the office and we will provide all the information to you.
