Find out about the many advantages to becoming part of the Massey team.
Massey employees can enrol in courses and programmes for approved Massey study. Tuition fees may be paid for by Massey provided you:
In addition to minimum legal leave entitlements, in many cases (depending on your employment agreement) Massey offers a number of additional entitlements.
Massey offers the UniSaver superannuation, comprising of two schemes. Massey also offers the KiwiSaver savings scheme. Depending upon your eligibility, Massey will make contributions of up to 6.75% to the UniSaver scheme or up to 3% to the KiwiSaver scheme.
Workplace insurance provides financial security for you and your family if you are unable to earn an income through illness, accident or premature death. This special plan has been established in conjunction with the Universities of New Zealand to offer Massey employees reduced premiums. New staff members who enrol with the scheme within 75 days of commencing employment will be automatically accepted (some conditions apply). For more information please visit www.marsh.co.nz/massey or use these contacts:
Phone: 0800 467 637 or Email: Universities.nz@marsh.com
Southern Cross health insurance is available for you and your immediate family at significantly reduced rates through the Massey University group scheme.
For more information about Southern Cross health insurance call 0800 GET COVER (0800 438 268) or visit southerncross.co.nz.
After one year of employment, if you are engaged in computer-related work for at least half of a full-time position, you shall be entitled to a free eye test. Further tests shall be provided at no less than two yearly intervals upon application through your manager. Depending on your circumstances you may also qualify for the cost of standard lenses/contact lenses and/or glasses frames.
Employee Assistance Programme Services (EAP) provide professional/specialist assistance to Massey employees for a wide range of issues that can affect work performance. This confidential service is available to all employeesof 0.5 FTE or greater who have an employment agreement of 12 months or more.
Massey University is committed to continuous employee training and development. Employees, with their manager's support, are able to access a wide variety of opportunities. Professional development is available to support on-going teaching, research, leadership development and technology.
Massey has excellent recreation centres on all three campuses and offers competitive discount membership rates to all employees.
Massey University provides a free bus service to students and staff travelling to the Palmerston North campuses from within Palmerston North. All permanent and fixed-term Massey staff are able to use this service by presenting their staff ID card to the bus driver when they get on the bus heading to or from the campus.
ANZ Bank offers Massey staff a special banking package that provides special discounts on home, personal and vehicle loans, as well as transaction and fee waivers on everyday banking and credit card fees and the ability to have pre-approved overdraft limits.
The Bank of New Zealand offers Massey staff a "Work Perks" package providing special deals on a range of banking services including transaction accounts, home loans, credit cards, insurances and investments.
As a government employee, Westpac New Zealand offers a 'Government Employee Pack' in which you can enjoy lower rates on many aspects of your personal banking. Benefits include no establishment fee and a discount off Westpac's standard interest rates on personal lending requirements; discounts on home, contents, vehicle or boat, and life insurance premiums; home loan benefits.
At Specsavers we take your eyes seriously and so does Massey University. That's why we've joined forces to help you look after your eyes whilst looking after your wallet. Our corporate deal with Massey University means we can offer you more.
The Manawatu Dental Group offers Massey staff and their families a corporate discount of 10% off all dental treatments and procedures. For all new clients a one-off comprehensive dental assessment is also available at a reduced rate of $195 (valued at $399). As a valued client, staff and their families will also be considered a high priority and treated as quickly as possible. While this service is available at only Manawatu Dental Groups Palmerston North and Feilding practices, this offer is open to all Massey staff and their families who are able to visit either of these practices.
Orbit Travel Massey are delighted to extend the All of Government (AoG) fare offer to Massey staff and their travelling companions for all your leisure travel. The five participating carriers (Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, Emirates, Singapore Airlines and Lufthansa/Swiss Airlines) offer some of the best value airfares in the market. These fares have flexible routing options and booking conditions. Orbit Travel Massey also offer discounted travel insurance, special Massey pricing for Budget Car and Truck Rentals, Thrifty Car Rentals and Hertz Car Rentals as well as discounted domestic accommodation at preferred hotels in Auckland, Wellington and Palmerston North.
Tall Poppy offers Massey staff a special nationwide discount on real estate services. Tall Poppy is the only full service, licensed real estate agency offering a capped fee of only $10,000 (plus GST) on any home, anywhere. And if your home is of a lower value (under $300,000) their Unbeatable Fee Guarantee means they will beat any other agency by $1000. As part of the special discount they offer FREE professional photography, and FREE listings costs (including all the best websites Trademe.co.nz, Realestate.co.nz and Tallpoppy.co.nz). As an extra bonus, if they sell your home you receive a $1500 advertising bonus. All Tall Poppy clients are also given the chance to win a $1 million dollar giveaway.
Mag & Turbo located in Palmerston North, Lower Hutt and their four stores in Auckland and Manukau provide Massey staff a special 'service' discount on the presentation of their ID card. By asking for the special service deal you will receive a voucher for over $1,000 worth of car servicing for just $99. The service voucher includes:
1 x Major Service – all essential engine maintenance, recommend once a year
2 x Standard Services – recommended after six months or 10,000 km
1 x Free 5 Wheel Balance and Complete Tyre Rotation
1 x Brake Fluid Flush
1 x Radiator Flush
1 x Free Suspension Inspection
2 x Free Brake Inspections and Adjustments
1 x Front or Rear Brake Disc Pad Replacement
2 x Free Puncture Repairs
1 x Free Piece of Mind Inspection (POM)
2 x Free Wheel Alignments
Please note this service voucher is for labour only and additional costs may be incurred for parts.
All the services mentioned on the voucher can be used for any make and model of car, including small trucks less than three tonnes. The services can be redeemed for up to 18 months from the date the voucher is first used. So make use of this golden opportunity to keep your car's maintenance up to date and only pay for materials used.
The suppliers below offer special or discounted prices upon production of your Massey staff ID card at the time of purchase. Please note that with some organisations these benefits are not available at all New Zealand wide outlets.
Please note: Not all of these benefits are available to all staff members. Your entitlement will depend on the employment agreement you have been appointed on.
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Last updated on Tuesday 17 December 2019
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