Chatham Islands reimbursement
Under the terms of the respective Primary Teachers’ and Principals’ Collective Agreements, a number of additional entitlements are available to teachers and principals employed in schools on the Chatham Islands.
Entitlements paid via Teachers' Salaries (TS)
Some of the allowances are paid directly though Teachers’ Salaries, eg, Chatham Islands allowance, vehicle allowance, or generator allowance.
Entitlements paid by Resourcing Division
Other entitlements are paid as reimbursements by the Resourcing Division. These include:
- coal
- diesel
- gas
- power
- secondary schools allowance (if applicable)
- annual travel to the mainland.
Note: Schools should ensure that the teacher’s travel is eligible for reimbursement under the collective agreement before issuing a travel warrant.
Transfer and removals
Transfer and removal expenses are reimbursed for teachers and principals appointed to permanent positions and relieving positions of 12 months or more. For further information, please see the Transfer and Removals page of this chapter.
Applying for reimbursement
For information on how to apply for the reimbursement described above, please contact the Resourcing Division:
Ministry of Education
PO Box 1666
Wellington
Phone 04 463 8383
Email resourcing@minedu.govt.nz [no spam]