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Te huri i taku pāpātanga takoha ki KiwiSaver Changing my KiwiSaver contribution rate

KiwiSaver
What
You can change your contribution rate through your employer, myIR account or KiwiSaver provider.
Who
Anyone wishing to change their KiwiSaver contribution rate.
When
Contribution rates can be changed once every 3 months, unless your employer agrees to a shorter timeframe.

You can apply for a temporary rate reduction or change your KiwiSaver contribution rate to 3.5%, 4%, 6%, 8% or 10%.

Last updated: 01 Apr 2026
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