Do I need to tell my employer when I join KiwiSaver?
Do I need to tell my employer when I join KiwiSaver?
We notify the IRD once we've processed your application, and they'll send your employer a letter informing them that you've joined a KiwiSaver Scheme. It will also tell them to start making contributions.
This process can take some time, so to avoid delay you're free to let your employer know yourself. If they've got any questions they can contact us at info@simplicity.kiwi or call the IRD on 0800 549 472.
If you are brand new to KiwiSaver or switching to Simplicity from another provider, joining our scheme takes just a few minutes. You'll need your IRD number and photo ID like a passport and driver's licence. To complete an application form click ...
You can join KiwiSaver if you’re both: a New Zealand citizen, or entitled to live in New Zealand indefinitely, and; you live or normally live in New Zealand. You cannot join KiwiSaver if you have a temporary, visitor, work or student visa.
When you join KiwiSaver for the first time, the default contribution rate is 3% for both employees and employers, with payments made automatically each time you're paid your salary/wages. You can choose to contribute more - 4%, 6%, 8% or 10% - by ...
To join our Investment Funds scheme, please complete this online form. It takes a few minutes to complete. Make sure you follow the instructions and complete all the fields. You can save your application progress as you go and submit when you're ...
To create a Simplicity KiwiSaver account for your child please complete the online application form here. You'll need your child's birth certificate and IRD number, and identification and an IRD number for at least one of the child's parents or ...