Mō tātou katoa.

— Tyson Harding (Mr Chow)

NZ KiwiSaver optimizer

KiwiSaver Boost

Your employer owes you money. Collect it.

Gross annual salary

$/ yr

Your contribution rate

$1,950/yr deducted from your pay

Employer contribution rate

$1,950/yr — employer pays this on top of your gross

Current KiwiSaver balance

$

Years to retirement

35
1 year45 years

Assumed annual return

Conservative funds ≈ 4–5%. Balanced ≈ 6%. Growth ≈ 7–8%. All nominal before fees.

Projected balance at retirement

$492,701

in 35 years at 6% p.a.

New contributions: $492,701
Full government contribution unlocked

You're getting the maximum $521.43/yr from IRD. That's $521 that requires zero investment skill — just showing up.

Add a KiwiSaver boost in Allocation Hub

Currently $38/wk to KiwiSaver — add voluntary top-ups here.

Full government contribution unlocked
$521.43/ year

You're contributing $1,950/yr — above the $1042.86 threshold. You get the full member tax credit of $521.43/yr. That's free money from the government.

Annual breakdown

Your contribution$1,950/yr
Employer contribution$1,950/yr
Government contribution$521.43/yr
Total annual boost
$4,421/yr

$85/wk going into your fund

YES — you're getting the full government contribution

The government adds $521.43/yr to your KiwiSaver. You've earned it.

Retirement summary

Weekly drawdown

$379

per week over 25 yr drawdown

Free money total

$86,500

employer + govt over 35 yr (not compounded)

Projected balance growth

Your contributions
Employer
Government
Compound growth

Assumes 6% annual return. 25-year drawdown from age of retirement. Illustration only — not financial advice.