Are you on the Right Plan?

These graphs are for illustrative purposes only to help you understand how different investment choices may affect KiwiSaver savings. The figures and data may not reflect actual returns and balances. The calculator assumes a minimum starting salary of $35,000. Please note that returns may be negative for any given period and will fluctuate due to investment and other risks. This includes the risk of not getting back all of the money that you put in.

These graphs are not intended to convey personalised advice and we recommend speaking with an Authorised Financial Adviser if you would like personalised KiwiSaver advice.

The figures used in these graphs are based on assumptions consistent with those used on sorted.org.nz (based on July 2019 assumptions) and are as follows:

1. There is the option to have the balances adjusted to take into account inflation. This is based on a rate of 2% so that results are shown in today’s dollars.
2. Employer contributions of 3% of the stated before-tax salary are taken into account after deduction of employer’s superannuation contribution tax at the current applicable rates.
3. Government annual contributions are applied based on the current contribution of 50 cents for every dollar of member contributions up to a maximum of $1,042.86 per annum.
4. Salaries will increase by 3.5% each year (1.5% increase plus 2% for inflation).
5. You do not take any savings suspensions.
6. No amounts are withdrawn for any purpose
7. The gross returns used are based on the average 5 year returns for each fund time per annum (p.a.) from sorted.org.nz 01/04/14 – 31/03/2019.
8. The fees used in the calculation are based on the 5 year average fee for each fund type as a percentage from sorted.org.nz 01/04/14 – 31/03/2019.
9. All calculations are based on annual member and employer contributions.
10. PIR rate used assumes 2 consecutive years of the current annualised salary.
11. All figures are based on a PIR rate of 28%. The assumed rate of return used for each fund type choice is outlined below. These returns are after all fees and taxes

To be eligible, you must be 18 years or older and and mainly live in New Zealand. If you don’t meet these requirements for the full MTC year, the maximum amount you’ll get will be based on the time you are eligible for.