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 here.
Please be aware if you're joining KiwiSaver for the first time, there's a mandatory three-month holding period for any contributions paid to Inland Revenue by you or your employer. Your contributions will accrue with Inland Revenue during this time and they'll be transferred to your provider after three months for investment.
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.
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 ...
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 IRD numbers for all of the child's parents or guardians. All ...
Yes, you can request a transfer from your Australian superannuation scheme into a Simplicity KiwiSaver account. Please contact your Australian Scheme provider and ask for their Trans-Tasman portability transfer documents. If you need a letter of ...