By choosing AMP as your KiwiSaver scheme provider, you’ll join a scheme designed to deliver healthy returns through sustainable investments. With a little help from AMP, your savings can go a long way.
Whether you’re just joining KiwiSaver, growing your nest egg, or looking to withdraw your funds at the perfect time, we’re always on hand to guide you on your KiwiSaver superannuation journey. We also give you total control over your money via the MyAMP app and online portal.
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While KiwiSaver acts primarily as a retirement fund, you can also use your savings to help fund the purchase of your first home. The three-year rule states that you must be in KiwiSaver for at least three years before withdrawing funds for your first home. After the three-year mark, you can withdraw your contributions and your employer's contributions for this purpose.
You can join KiwiSaver at any age – there is no minimum. That said, 16 and 17-year-olds must have the consent of at least one legal guardian, while those under 16 need the consent of all legal guardians, and cannot enrol themselves.
Once you join KiwiSaver you can begin to grow your savings through bank deposits and personal contributions through work (the default is 3% of your income, but you can choose to contribute above that figure). Employer contributions are not compulsory until you turn 18, at which point employers are required to contribute 3%.
If you live in New Zealand and are a KiwiSaver member, you can check your balance through Inland Revenue or your KiwiSaver scheme provider – in the case of AMP, through the MyAMP app and AMP’s online portal.
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