As well as helping you win improved pay and employment conditions, your NZEI Te Riu Roa membership offers you a range of benefits and services.

Union Support Services

NZEI employs field officers and takawaenga throughout the country who are available to support you.  We also offer personal and professional support through our Membership Support Personnel teams. Emergency, last resort financial assistance is available in the form of grants or loans to members and their dependants through NZEI's Provident Fundand death benefits are paid when a member dies. Contact your Regional Secretary or local Aronui Tomua or branch secretary for more information.

Membership Benefits

As a member of New Zealand's largest education union, you can access some great benefits.

Safeguarding your health

Check out EBS's low cost medical insurance scheme, available only for union members in the education sector. Or call 0800 2683763 for more information.

Retiring gracefully...

Nobody wants to get old, but at least there's a chance you may be able to do it graciously with the generous retirement saving schemes on offer to education staff.

Need to refresh yourself?

Rotorua holiday units

NZEI offers it members, particularly those needing relief from stress or illness, holiday units at Rotorua. Call (07) 347 9385 to book.

Need a bank?

NZEI Te Riu Roa has negotiated a package with the National Bank which offers members a range of benefits on Home Loans, Personal Loans, Investments, and Everyday banking. To find out more visit the NZEI National Bank Package located on the National Bank Website.