NIOZ Terms of Employment
The Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research
(NIOZ), is part of the Dutch
Scientific Research Institutes Foundation (NWO-I)
and is a member of the Collective Labor Agreement CAO-WVOI.
NIOZ aims to be a transparent institute with a healthy working climate and an inclusive culture,
where people of different backgrounds and genders
contribute and further develop their talents. We strive for
inclusive decision-making processes and expect from our leadership visible commitment, awareness of
biases and cultural intelligence.
Expat information
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Housing
If you need to find a (rental) home, we can recommend the platforms
Funda
and
Pararius
. These websites offer an extensive range of homes.
Leave
In the case of full-time employment (40 hours per week), employees receive 338 hours of
leave per year, consisting of 160 statutory hours and 178 non-statutory hours. In addition,
NIOZ is closed on several Dutch holidays, i.e., New Year's Day, Easter Monday, King's Day,
Liberation Day, Ascension Day, Whit Monday, Christmas Day, and Boxing Day. Employees do not
have to use their leave hours for these days. NIOZ is also closed several days per year: on
these days, the institute closes its doors, and no work is done, partly for sustainability
reasons. Every year, the Works Council determines these dates and communicates them via
Intranet. Employees are required to use their leave hours on these days
AVOM
The Tailor-made Terms of Employment, (the AVOM scheme) lets you use your non-statutory leave
hours for various purposes. The maximum number of hours to be paid out is 120 per year for
full-time employment. In addition, you can choose to purchase up to 80 additional hours per
year, based on full-time employment.
Another interesting advantage of the AVOM scheme is the option of purchasing a bicycle to
commute. If you use a bicycle for more than half of the days you commute, you can use the
AVOM scheme once every five years to purchase a bicycle, with a maximum purchasing amount of
€1,500. This will be deducted from your gross wage or your leave hours. Fill out the
application form on the NIOZ intranet to use the AVOM scheme.
30% Facility for incoming employees
When you come to work in the Netherlands from abroad, additional costs may arise, also
called extra-territorial costs. The government compensates for these costs, and you can
claim this scheme under certain conditions.
Relocation costs
In some situations, NIOZ compensates your relocation costs. This is subject to certain
conditions. Contact the HR Advisor if you have any further questions.
For more information about relocation costs.
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Citizen service number (BSN)
As a European citizen who settles in the Netherlands, you must register with a municipality
and request a citizen service number (BSN, burgerservicenummer). This process occurs at the
municipal office, such as the town hall in Den Burg on Texel or in Reimerswaal in Yerseke.
To complete this registration and obtain a BSN, you must visit the municipality office in
person. You can make an appointment at the municipality office to complete your
registration. Schedule this appointment during your first week in the Netherlands, as the
process may take some time.
Health Insurance
Health insurance is mandatory for everyone who lives or works in the Netherlands. At NIOZ,
you can opt for collective health insurance with health insurers
Menzis
and
VGZ
, both of which have an English-language website. You can request your health insurance
online if you have a citizen service number. By using the specific number for NIOZ employees
(Menzis: 20337, VGZ: 87711039), you can calculate your monthly premium, including the
corresponding discount. The collective discount applies only to supplementary insurance.
Visit the
Zorgwijzer
website
to compare prices and premiums of Dutch health insurance providers. Selecting appropriate
health insurance is a crucial step towards adequate health care coverage during your stay in
the Netherlands.
Dutch bank account
Once you have obtained a citizen service number, we recommend opening a Dutch bank account
as soon as possible. This process can be handled by visiting a bank office in person or
submitting an online application. When applying, you must show your ID and BSN, and proof of
your address in the Netherlands, such as your rental contract.
Salary and allowances
NWO-I, the NWO institute organisation, pays its salaries on or around the 23rd day of each
month. Part of the income is deducted for unemployment benefits, disability, and income tax.
The holiday allowance is 8% of the gross annual income. It is paid in May of the relevant
year. The end-of-year bonus amounts to 8.33% of the gross yearly income, and is paid in
December of the appropriate year.
Tables of
salaries
Learning Dutch
NIOZ provides the opportunity to take Dutch lessons. These lessons are offered in the form
of in-company sessions that you can attend in person or online. They are suitable for
beginners, semi-advanced and advanced participants. You can request Dutch lessons via the
NIOZ Academy, where you can get more information about the available lessons and learning
opportunities. Taking Dutch lessons contributes to effective integration and communication
during your stay in the Netherlands.
Living in the Netherlands
Visit the website
"I am expat"
for detailed information on living in the Netherlands. This source provides insight into
various aspects of life in the Netherlands, including Dutch holidays, the health care
system, and the school system. The website offers valuable information to help you navigate
the different aspects of daily life and culture in the Netherlands.
Pension Regulations
The ABP Pension Fund pension regulations apply to
all employees at NIOZ.
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