For members no longer employed by NZ Police, the Full Welfare Fund membership is available. When retiring or resigning, this is the default membership type that is automatically continued.
Retired or resigned members who do not wish to retain their Health Plan may look at our Retired or Associate Welfare Fund options.
Members of Police Welfare Fund must apply in writing to be considered eligible for the Retired Welfare Fund and Associate Welfare Fund memberships.
To check your eligibility for Full Welfare Fund membership please note the following requirements:
- You must have an active Police Health Plan policy.
- You must have been a Police Welfare Fund member for a minimum of 12 months prior to leaving NZ Police.
Retired members maintaining a Full Welfare Fund membership may choose to continue their Group Life policy through Police Life Extra.
To check your eligibility for Retired Welfare Fund membership please note the following requirements:
- You must be retired or resigned from NZ Police or NZ Police Association or other employment.
- You must be able show that you are receiving a fixed income from the New Zealand Superannuation or similar pension.
- You need to provide a copy of a certificate of service, or proof of a Long Service and/or a Good Conduct medal.
- You must have been a member of the PWF for at least 14 years (this can be verified by our team).
The Retired Welfare Fund membership option requires a Health Plan exemption. Members wishing to maintain their Health Plan are required to be on the Full Welfare Fund Membership.
To check your eligibility for Associate Welfare Fund membership please note the following requirements:
- You must be retired or resigned from NZ Police or NZ Police Association or other employment.
- You must have been a member of the PWF for 12 months prior to retiring or resigning.
- You must be able show that you are receiving a fixed income from the New Zealand Superannuation or similar pension.
This membership type is for individuals who have not completed 14 years service with NZ Police.
The Associate Welfare Fund membership option requires a Health Plan exemption. Members wishing to maintain their Health Plan are required to be on the Full Welfare Fund Membership.
To apply for either the Retired or Associate Welfare Memberships, please email your request to membership@policeassn.org.nz and include your supporting documentation as outlined above.
If you have any queries, please contact our Member Services Team on 0800 500 122 for assistance.