Source: New Zealand Government
Health Minister Simeon Brown has welcomed the ratification of a new collective agreement for Policy, Advisory, Knowledge and Specialist (PAKS) members represented by the Public Service Association (PSA).
“I am pleased for the approximately 4,400 Health New Zealand staff across the country who will benefit from this agreement. It recognises the critical role they play in enabling the delivery of health services and supporting frontline teams across the health system,” Mr Brown says.
The agreement provides a 2.5 per cent pay increase in the first year, followed by a further 2 per cent increase in the second year. Staff covered by the settlement will also receive a $500 lump-sum payment, alongside increases to on-call allowances and other after-hours provisions.
“This ratification means around 20,000 Health New Zealand employees are now covered by recently negotiated collective agreements, including PSA Public and Mental Health Nurses, PSA Allied Public Health, Scientific and Technical members, APEX dietitians, APEX pharmacy members, and APEX psychologists.
“I want to acknowledge Health New Zealand and the unions for their constructive engagement in reaching these agreements, which provide certainty for staff and help ensure New Zealanders continue to receive the care they need.”
