Common use of Wellbeing Clause in Contracts

Wellbeing. The wellbeing of our people is a high priority for the Ministry and the PSA. It is a key component of making the Ministry a great place to be. To support wellbeing and promote wellness among our people, we have agreed that permanent employees will be entitled to be reimbursed for one doctor’s visit (or alternative health provider), for each year of the term of this agreement (i.e. a maximum of two visits). The Ministry will reimburse on production of a receipt, up to a maximum of $70.00 including GST per visit. The timeframes applying to the Doctor’s visits are: ▪ First visit between the date of ratification and 30 June 2021; ▪ Second visit between 1 July 2021 and 30 June 2022. Types of treatment and services we can reimburse for include the below, and /or DHB funded health providers or services: • acupuncture treatment • audiology services • chiropractic treatment • counselling services • dental treatment and services • general practitioner services • hand therapy treatment • hospital treatment, including surgery • medical specialist services, e.g. orthopaedic specialist • nurse services • occupational therapy treatment • optometry services • osteopath treatment • prescriptions • physiotherapy treatment • podiatry treatment • radiology services, e.g. MRI and X-rays • speech and language therapy services Te Tāhū o te Ture and PSA will continue to collaborate, co-design and engage on Te Haerenga Komiti as a governance rōpū.

Wellbeing. The wellbeing of our people is a high priority for the Ministry and the PSA. It is a key component of making the Ministry a great place to be. To support wellbeing and promote wellness among our people, we have agreed that permanent employees will be entitled to be reimbursed for one doctor’s visit (or alternative health provider), for each year of the term of this agreement (i.e. a maximum of two visits). The Ministry will reimburse on production of a receipt, up to a maximum of $70.00 including GST per visit. The timeframes applying to the Doctor’s visits are: ▪ First visit between the date of ratification and 30 June 2021; ▪ Second visit between 1 July 2021 and 30 June 2022. Types of treatment and services we can reimburse for include the below, and /or DHB funded health providers or services: • acupuncture treatment • audiology services • chiropractic treatment • counselling services • dental treatment and services • general practitioner services • hand therapy treatment • hospital treatment, including surgery • medical specialist services, e.g. orthopaedic specialist • nurse services • occupational therapy treatment • optometry services • osteopath treatment • prescriptions • physiotherapy treatment • podiatry treatment • radiology services, e.g. MRI and X-rays • speech and language therapy services The Ministry will work with the PSA to identify any options to support employees transitioning from paid work into retirement. Te Tāhū o te Ture and PSA will continue to collaborate, co-design and engage on Te Haerenga Komiti as a governance rōpū.