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The Kiwi Wealth KiwiSaver Scheme can help you reach your big goals in life, whether that’s buying your first home or saving for a comfortable retirement. Kiwi Wealth is part of the same family as Kiwibank and is 100% New Zealand-owned.
Get answers to your COVID-19 KiwiSaver questions
We know COVID-19 is creating a lot of uncertainty and you may have a few questions relating to your KiwiSaver. We have a special 'Ask Kiwibank Anything' COVID-19 Q&A hub specifically for KiwiSaver questions. If there’s a question you have that hasn’t been answered already, submit it to us to answer and we’ll publish it.
Key features and benefits
As a Kiwibank customer, you'll see your KiwiSaver balance in your internet banking so you can keep an eye on how you' re tracking
Kiwi Wealth applies responsible investing criteria to all of its KiwiSaver funds
Their New Zealand-based customer service team is just a phone call or email away when you need them
Their investment specialists take a global investment approach, so your money is diversified to help manage risk
A range of digital tools and services mean you can keep an eye on your investment and see where your money is invested, right down to individual currencies and shares
How the Kiwi Wealth KiwiSaver Scheme works
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Choice of funds
Kiwi Wealth offers five KiwiSaver funds to choose from: Cash, Default, Conservative, Balanced and Growth.
Each fund has a different level of risk, so finding the best fit for you depends on how much risk you’re comfortable taking on.
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Fees
You’re not charged fees based on performance, but on the type of investment fund you choose.
Annual fees are up to 1% of your account balance, subject to a minimum fee of $40. Read more about fees.
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KiwiSaver balance
If you’re a Kiwibank customer, you can see your balance alongside accounts in internet banking. You can also choose to receive a monthly text update with your balance.
KiwiSaver basics
KiwiSaver is a voluntary savings initiative designed to encourage New Zealanders to save for retirement. You can also dip into it to help you buy your first home.
Contributions
Employer and government contributions
You may be eligible for free money. If you’re working and contributing to KiwiSaver, your employer has to contribute at least 3% of your pre-tax salary or wages. If you’re aged 18 or over, the government also chips in $0.50 for each dollar you contribute, up to a maximum of $521.43 a year.
Your contributions
- If you’re working, you can choose to contribute 3%, 4%, 6%, 8% or 10% of your pre-tax salary or wages. If you don’t choose a contribution rate, the default rate is 3%. Money will automatically be deducted from your pre-tax salary or wages to your KiwiSaver account.
- If you’re self-employed or not working, you can contribute directly. With Kiwi Wealth, you can make direct contributions through internet banking, direct debit, cheque or through Inland Revenue.
- You can also make voluntary contributions at any time.
Getting your money out
When you turn 65
You can usually get your money out when you reach 65. However, if you joined before 1 July 2019, you need to have been in the Scheme for at least five years before you can withdraw your money.
Before you turn 65
Your KiwiSaver investment is generally locked in until you turn 65, but there are limited circumstances where you may be able to withdraw some or all of it before then:
- Buying your first home
- Serious illness
- Significant financial hardship
- Permanent emigration
- If you’ve transferred money from an Australian complying superannuation scheme, when you reach age 60 and satisfy the Australian ‘retirement’ definition.
Helping you reach your goals
Buying your first home
If you’ve been in KiwiSaver for at least three years and you meet the eligibility requirements, you might be able to withdraw some of your KiwiSaver savings to go towards buying your first home.
If you’ve been in KiwiSaver for at least three years and you meet the eligibility requirements, you might be able to withdraw some of your KiwiSaver savings to go towards buying your first home.
Preparing for your retirement
Make the most of your KiwiSaver investment by taking advantage of Kiwi Wealth's tools and resources.
Make the most of your KiwiSaver investment by taking advantage of Kiwi Wealth's tools and resources.
Join the Kiwi Wealth KiwiSaver Scheme
You can join if you're living or normally living in New Zealand, and a New Zealand citizen or entitled to live in New Zealand permanently.
Standard terms and conditions
Download the Product Disclosure Statement for the Kiwi Wealth KiwiSaver Scheme or pick up a copy from your nearest Kiwibank.
Kiwi Wealth Limited is the Issuer and Manager of the Kiwi Wealth KiwiSaver Scheme (the Scheme) and is a related company of Kiwibank Limited. Kiwibank is a distributor but is not an issuer of the Scheme. Investments made in the Scheme do not represent bank deposits or other liabilities of Kiwibank and neither they nor any other person guarantees the repayment of members’ interests in the Scheme or the payment of any earnings or returns on investment in the Scheme. Investments in the Scheme are subject to investment and other risks, including possible delays in payment of withdrawal amounts in some circumstances and loss of investment value.
Investment decisions are important and you should seek financial advice before joining or switching to the Kiwi Wealth KiwiSaver Scheme.