Seasonal Worker Insurance

New Zealand government introduced the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) scheme in April 2007. The policy allows the horticulture and viticulture industries to recruit workers from overseas for seasonal work when there are not enough New Zealand workers. As of 1 December 2009, employers in the horticulture and viticulture industries are responsible for ensuring all their overseas seasonal workers have private visitors medical insurance. The change of government policy came about to reduce the burden on the taxpayer-funded public health system.

OrbitProtect Seasonal Worker Insurance has been designed specifically for RSEs. 

Why choose OrbitProtect Seasonal Worker Insurance?

Here's why...

• Easy claim system including over 150 medical centres, pharmacies and laboratories nationwide and we receive invoices directly from these centres.

• No excess on General Practitioner (GP) fees or pharmacy charges.
• Convenient online access for employers to manage individual worker policy details.

• Covers the costs of a return trip to your home country in the event of sudden death or life-threatening matter concerning a relative.

• Can include personal effects cover if required, but not essential.

• Includes customary travel cover such as disrupted international travel, loss of pre-paid travel costs and personal liability including rental accommodation.

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