Collective agreement for nurses and canteen staff From 11 December 2019 to 11 February 2022, collective agreements for most workers in the public and state-integrated education sector are indicated below. How can this be compared to the adult minimum wage in New Zealand for a worker who may not have qualifications or experience? The minimum wage for adults was US$15.75 in 2017, US$17.70 in 2019 and US$18.90 in 2020. The government intends to increase the minimum hourly wage for adults to $20.00 in April 2021. Collective agreement for primary school teachersIn effect from July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2022 If you wish to obtain a printed copy of this agreement, we recommend that you download the following PDF version. 1. Pay equity with the education sector (primary, secondary and kindergarten) for all certified teachers. 2. Te Rito Maioha Early Childhood New Zealand (ECNZ) and NZEI Te Riu Roa are negotiating the Collective Employment for Children (ECECA) Agreement for around 200 independent centres and services, and this agreement lays the foundation for the remuneration of educators across the sector, with the exception of nursery schools. The Secondary Education Collective Agreement from September 2, 2019 to September 1, 2022 Early Childhood Employers (EWCs) and the union representing ECE teachers have halted their collective bargaining, with both sides agreeing that current public funding makes it impossible to get a fair deal for teachers. . . .