Superannuation

As an RDA member, you can join the superannuation scheme.

The Cost of Delay

Before you think, ‘I’m too young for superannuation’ or ‘I need to pay off my huge debt first’, think again. Below is a graph that shows the benefits of starting contributions early. Essentially, if you wait, you’ll never catch up.

Member 1 – $100 per month for 30 years with a 6% net return, including a 2% CPI increase.
Member 2 – $200 per month for 15 years with a 6% net return, including a 2% CPI increase.

Assumption: Although both members contribute the same total amount, the effect of time nearly doubles the return for Member 1.

RMOs are among the very few health sector employees who receive a 6% employer superannuation contribution, thanks to NZRDA’s negotiations on our members’ behalf.

The RDA offers a flexible scheme, allowing us to suspend contributions for up to 2 years (or longer by agreement), which can be helpful if, for example, you need to go overseas. For more information on the scheme, please email superannuation@nzrda.org.nz.

However, it’s not the only option. There’s also Kiwisaver, MAS, and other schemes available, so be sure to seek independent financial advice before making your decision. Remember, if you wish to opt out of Kiwisaver, you must do so within the first 50 days of employment by law.

Advantages

While anyone can contribute to a superannuation scheme, our Collective Agreement ensures the employer will match your contributions up to 6% of your income.

The funds are not locked in and are accessible when you leave your employment with Te Whatu Ora.

If you’ve previously been a member of the NZRDA but have since left, you can still rejoin our superannuation scheme.

Resources

Fisher Funds Lifesaver PlanDownload File ↓
NZRDA Employer Supplement Life Saver PlanDownload File ↓
NZRDA Member Transfer FormDownload File ↓

FAQs

  • These are paid from the funds, or the underlying funds the funds may invest in. These vary between funds, as some require more active management than others (you can see estimates of these charges on page 9 of the LifeSaver Plan Product Disclosure Statement). They are made up of:

    1. Management fees charged by Fisher Funds for providing investment management services to the funds.
    2. Expenses incurred by the funds such as accounting and investment transaction fees.
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