Skip to main content.

Retirement

The Retirement age in New Zealand is currently 65, at which stage all qualifying people are then entitled to National Superannuation.

Residential qualification for New Zealand superannuation

No person is entitled to New Zealand superannuation unless the person—
(a) is ordinarily resident in New Zealand on the date of application for New Zealand superannuation; and
(b) has been both resident and present in New Zealand for a period or periods aggregating not less than 10 years since attaining the age of 20 years; and
(c) has also been both resident and present in New Zealand for a period or periods aggregating not less than 5 years since attaining the age of 50 years

As with many developed nations New Zealand has a growing population ‘bubble’ of citizens and residents who will be entitled to superannuation over the next two decades. 

The government initiated saving scheme Kiwisaver provides all participating New Zealanders with the opportunity to add to their government superannuation by starting early to save for their retirement.

The Office of the Retirement Commission
http://www.retirement.org.nz/

The Sorted website
http://www.sorted.org.nz/home/sorted-sections/retirement

subscribe to linkz

Useful Links

  • New Kiwis – an online service connecting potential employers with new migrants in New Zealand.
  • Help in your language– if you’re not comfortable speaking English, settlement information is available in other languages. CAB Language Link is free, independent and confidential. Phone 0800 788 877. You can also contact this service through SSNZ.


Settlement Curve