Governance Documents

Audit & Risk Committee Charter PDF 246kB Board Charter PDF 214kB Governance Statement PDF 167kB Investment Committee Charter PDF 151kB People & Culture Committee Charter PDF 221kB Director Remuneration & Expenses Policy PDF 177kB Rules of UniMed 2026 PDF 304kB

Good governance is fundamental to ensuring UniMed delivers sustainable value for its Members and meets its legal and regulatory obligations as a licenced Insurer. As a Member-owned organisation, UniMed’s governance framework supports prudent decision-making, effective oversight and ensures the long-term interests of the Society and its Members are protected.

At the heart of this framework are the Rules of UniMed, which is the Society’s constitutional and primary governance document. The Rules establish how UniMed is governed, defines the rights and responsibilities of Members and sets out the powers, duties and governance arrangements of the Board.

The Board

The Board is responsible for the overall direction, governance and oversight of the Society. The Board establishes strategy, monitors organisational performance, oversees risk management and ensures appropriate governance policies and frameworks are in place. The UniMed Board is comprised of directors elected by Members and directors appointed by the Board in accordance with the Rules of UniMed.

Board of Directors

Information about UniMed’s current Board of Directors, including director profiles, can be found on the Our People page.

Board Committees

The Board is supported by specialist committees that provide additional oversight in key areas:

  • Audit & Risk Committee (ARC)
  • People & Culture Committee (PCC)
  • Investment Committee

These committees assist the Board in carrying out its governance responsibilities while accountability remains with the Board.

Governance Documents

UniMed has established a suite of key governance documents which operate within the framework established by the Rules. The governance documents available on this page provide transparency about how governance supports the Society’s purpose of helping New Zealanders and their whãnau stay in lifelong good health.

  • Rules of UniMed – The Society's constitutional and primary governance document.
  • Governance Statement – Sets out the key governance principles, practices and supporting documents that guide how UniMed is governed.
  • Board Charter – Outlines the role, responsibilities, composition and operating principles of the Board.
  • Audit & Risk Committee Charter – Describes the Committee’s role in supporting the Board’s oversight of financial reporting, audit, risk management, compliance and internal controls.
  • People & Culture Committee Charter – Describes the Committee’s role in supporting the Board’s oversight of people, culture, remuneration and related governance matters.
  • Investment Committee Charter – Describes the Committee’s role in supporting the Board’s oversight of UniMed’s investment strategy, performance and related risks.
  • Director Remuneration & Expense Policy – Outlines the approach taken to determine Director remuneration and the reimbursement of reasonable expenses.