Leave and other benefits for Te Papa staff 

Leave

• 4 weeks holiday a year for all staff (since 1 July 2005)
• A fifth week of holiday for staff with five or more years of continuous service
• Long service leave of 10 days after each decade of continuous service
• Sick leave of 9 days a year for permanent staff, and 5 days a year for casual staff after 6 months of continuous service
• Care for dependants leave (in addition to sick leave) of 3 days per year for permanent staff, and 1.5 days for casuals
• Parental leave benefits:  20 working days paid leave, or a childcare subsidy of $3,500 gross on return to work.  These benefits are available to permanent employees who qualify for and are taking parental leave under the Parental Leave and Employment Protection Act.

Other benefits

• School holiday programme for children of staff
• Children’s Christmas party
• Staff viewings of exhibitions
• Reduced rate car parking
• Staff discounts at Te Papa stores and cafes
• Professional counselling through EAP Services
• The opportunity to learn te reo and tikanga Māori
• Reduced-fee superannuation scheme through Westpac, incorporated with other benefits such as reduced mortgage interest