Company Paid Parental Leave Policy

Scope

This policy applies to all eligible permanent team members based in Australia and New Zealand. It does not apply to casuals, contractors, third-party vendors, or team members based outside these regions.

Purpose

At TEG, we believe in celebrating human connection not just in the work we do, but in the lives of our people. Welcoming a new child is a significant life event and this policy is designed to ensure that our people feel supported and valued during this time.

Company Paid Parental Leave is one way we acknowledge the importance of family, connection and being present for the moments that matter.

Policy Statement

TEG provides Company Paid Parental Leave to eligible team members to support them during the transition into parenthood whether through birth or adoption. This reflects our commitment to creating a workplace that respects and supports family.

Definitions

Primary Carer
The team member who has the principal role and primary responsibility from birth or adoption for the care and attention of a child or children at the time the leave is taken. This includes, but is not limited to:

  • Birth mothers
  • Adopting parents
  • Partners who assume the primary caregiving role (subject to eligibility under this policy).

Secondary Carer
The team member who supports the primary carer within the first 12 months but does not have the principal responsibility for the child. This typically includes:

  • The partner of the birth mother or adoptive parent
  • Individuals who provide short-term care, particularly around the time of birth or adoption.

Eligibility & Entitlement

Eligibility:

To be eligible for Company Paid Parental Leave, team members must:

  • Be employed full-time or part-time on a permanent basis and;
  • Have completed at least 6 months of continuous service with TEG prior to the expected date of birth or adoption of the child.

Company Paid Parental Leave is provided once per parental leave event, as defined in this policy.

Entitlements:

  • Primary Carers: Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave, with employer-paid superannuation or KiwiSaver contributions provided for up to 12 months in total including both the paid and any additional unpaid parental leave.
  • Secondary Carers: Up to 8 weeks of paid parental leave.

Evidence Requirement

To access Company Paid Parental Leave, team members must provide evidence of the birth or adoption:

  • For birth-related leave: a medical certificate or birth certificate showing the expected or birth date of the child; or
  • For adoption-related leave: an integrated birth certificate, or certificate of adoption.

Payment Details

  • Company Paid Parental Leave will be processed in equal instalments for the relevant period in the normal pay cycle.
  • Payments are based on the team member’s base salary and work pattern before the leave commences.

Superannuation/KiwiSaver:

    • Primary carers will continue to receive employer-paid contributions for up to 12 months during their combined paid and unpaid parental leave period.
    • Secondary carers will continue to receive contributions during their period of paid parental leave only.

Additional Information

  • Team members may request to take their leave either in a single block or split across multiple periods within the first 12 months. All requests should be discussed with their leader and submitted in writing for formal approval by their manager.
  • Leave entitlements such as annual and personal leave continue to accrue during paid parental leave.
  • This policy is separate from the Government Paid Parental Leave Scheme.
  • Parental Leave Event: A parental leave event occurs when an employee becomes a primary carer and commences a period of parental leave in relation to the birth or adoption of a child. Each birth or adoption constitutes one parental leave event, regardless of the number of children born or adopted at the same time.

Support

Our values of partnering and celebrating human connection will guide us as we know that every family journey is different, and we’re committed to supporting you in a way that’s practical, respectful, and aligned with what matters most

We aim to personalise your experience wherever possible. To explore how you can stay connected while on leave, please refer to our Keeping In Touch Program.

If you have questions about this policy or would like to discuss your plans, please reach out to the People Team at people@teg.com.au or contact your relevant HR Business Partner

To understand the full process, please view our Parental Leave Process.

Policy Owner and Effective Date

Policy Owner: Chief People Officer
Effective Date: 1 July 2019
Updated: 1 September 2025

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