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Welcome to the
Datacom GSF Schemes Administration Website
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Datacom is the Schemes Administrator for the Government Superannuation Fund (GSF) Schemes. The GSF Schemes have been closed to new members since 30 June
1992. Datacom is responsible for the day to day administration of the GSF Schemes and is the first point of contact for
members. If you would like more information about GSF or the GSF Schemes, please follow the links on this page.
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MAY 2023 - SURVEY OF MEMBERS AND EMPLOYERS
The Government Superannuation Fund Authority (the Authority) is committed to continual improvement of the services provided to members and employers They are currently undertaking a survey of members and employers seeking feedback for this purpose. They have engaged AK Research to carry out the survey, commencing in May 2023. AK Research will contact members and employers by email. In the survey, they will ask you to rate your experience working with the Authority and the schemes administrator, Datacom Connect. Typically the survey takes about ten minutes to complete. We very much appreciate you spending the time to give your feedback and we will certainly make good use of what you tell us as we seek to improve and develop our services in the future. Cost of Living Increase Letters advising the April increases are distributed annually to all eligible members in mid-March. The increase takes effect in the first April pay date each year. Certificate of Identity And Survival Identity and Survival certificates are sent to members residing outside of New Zealand with the Cost of Living Increase letters posted each March. Members are requested to check their details on the certificate, sign the certificate then post or email the signed certificate to GSF by May of each year. It is important that the signed certificate is returned to GSF by this date to avoid interruption to payment of entitlements. If you live outside of New Zealand and have not received your Certificate of Identity and Survival, please contact the Datacom GSF Schemes Administration team (see contact details below). Annual Future Entitlement Statement Letters advising future entitlements will be distributed to all contributing members in late September/early October. GSF Annual Reports Copies of the annual report and further information about the Government Superannuation Fund can be obtained from the GSFA web site. Further informationbout the Government Superannuation Fund, including copies of the most recent annual report, can be obtained from the GSFA web site. If you would like copies of booklets please select the following link: GSFA Booklets You can make contact with the Datacom GSF Schemes Administration team by: Email: gsf@datacom.co.nz Phone: 04 470 6348 or 0800 654 731 PO Box 3614 Wellington 6140 New Zealand Feedback If you would like to provide feedback to us on any aspect of GSF or our service, please select the following link feedback. Please see below for copies for GSF Member, Employer, and Annuitant Newsletters. For older Newsletter please click the “Archive” link at the top or bottom of the page. |
| GSF Employer Newsletters and Manual |
 2015 04 |
2016 06 |
2017 04 |
2017 10 |
2018 04 |
2018 10 |
2019 04 |
2019 10 |
2020 04 |
2020 10 |
2021 01 |
2022 06 |
 Employer Manual |
| GSF Employer Updates |
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2014 01 FHS |
2014 03 LWOP |
2014 05 New Employees |
| GSF Members Newsletters |
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2014 09 |
2015 09 |
2016 09 |
2017 09 |
2019 09 |
2021 01 |
Contributing Members Approaching age 65 |
GSFA Over 65 Calculation |
GSFA Over 65 entitlements 2023 |
| GSF Annuitant Newsletters |
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2017 03 |
GSF Payment Calendar |
| GSF Information |
| Payment Dates |
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| Death of an Annuitant It is important Datacom is notified as soon as possible when a member passes away. This is to ensure future annuity payments are ceased promptly and no resulting overpayment occurs which would be repayable to GSF. It also enables Datacom to confirm any spouse entitlements that may be due. Pensions Tax Free As from 1 April 1990 all Government Superannuation Fund pensions became free of tax, therefore members no longer need to declare their allowance to the Department of Inland Revenue. |
| Earnings Certificates may be supplied on request as proof of income for Community Services Card, Disability Allowance etc. Please contact Datacom GSF Schemes Administration if you require an Earnings Certificate or Cost of Living Advice Notice. |
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Payment to Overseas
Bank Account.
Certain countries have
been approved by the GSF Authority for the payment of annuities
to members located overseas. If you elect to become a permanent
resident overseas, it may be possible for you to have your
allowance paid into an overseas bank account. Please contact
Datacom GSF Schemes Administration if you require more
information. Please note - a fee of $2.00 for each four weekly
payment processed is charged when the annuity is paid into an
Australian bank account and $9.00 when paid into a bank account
in other countries. Also, additional personal information, such
as your date of birth and address may need to be provided to the
paying bank as part of their anti-money laundering processes.
Datacom GSF Schemes Administration should be notified of any change to your address as a certificate requiring confirmation of the member's whereabouts is sent annually to all members in receipt of an annuity who are resident overseas. Failure to return the certificate will result in suspension of the allowance. |