Voting now open for your member-elected Trustee Director

A feature of the Westpac New Zealand Staff Superannuation Scheme (Scheme) is your ability as an active member to have a say in how it is managed.

We received ten nominations in response to the three week call for nominations period that closed on 7 November 2025. It is a great response and encouraging to see members express interest in having an active voice in how your Staff Super Scheme is managed.

The Scheme is managed by a trustee company (Trustee), in accordance with the Scheme’s Trustee Deed. The Trust Deed requires the Trustee to have seven directors (Trustee Directors). Two Trustee Directors are chosen by you, the members, and the remaining five are appointed by Westpac (including one who is an independent trustee licenced by the Financial Markets Authority). You can read about all the current Trustee Directors here. You can also read a summary of the role and duties of a Trustee Director here.

The Scheme is currently looking for one member-elected Trustee Director to join the board of Trustee Directors from 1 January 2026.

How to vote

To read about the candidates and vote for one (1), please check your email inbox for your personalised link to the election website. Voting closes 5pm Tuesday 9 December.

How does the election process work?

Each active (current employee) member is entitled to vote for one candidate, with the highest polling candidate being declared elected. The election results will be announced soon after voting has closed.

Any objections regarding the election process must be received by the Returning Officer (details below) within three working days of the close of the voting period. The current Trustee Directors will make determinations on the nomination and election process as required, and their determination will be final.

Election timetable:

The returning officer

The Returning Officer for the election is the Scheme’s Secretary, Kathy Brennan. She will be responsible for ensuring the election is conducted in accordance with the Scheme’s Trust Deed, which governs the election of member-elected Trustee Directors.

If you have any questions, please contact the Returning Officer for the election on +64 21 198 4251 or at Kathy.Brennan@mercer.com.