The key points for savers are:For specific enquiries about the Agreement between Australia and New Zealand you can contact New Zealand International Services on telephone 0800 777 227.My husband and I are in our early-mid 50’s and are currently away from NZ and have been for the past 2 1/2 years. What rights do we have? I worked for just five years in NZ. I thought in AU – (She is a NZ Citizen ) they counted all the time she has spent. I lived and worked in Austrialia until 1993 when I moved to the UK with my husband. I am a NZ citizen I turn 65 on 15th March 2013 – would there be any holdup with my receiving the pension because of my working in other countries?You’ll need to let Work and Income know what you’re doing at least six weeks before you leave NZ.The current rules on New Zealand Superannuation for countries NZ has no agreement, like the USA, indicate that it’s possible to get NZ Super.Hi there I was wondering if you could help me out. If Centrelink grant you an Australian Age Pension, they will send you a New Zealand Superannuation application form to complete so the Work and Income International Services team can work out how much you’ll be paid while you’re living in Australia.Similarly, your eligibility for a pension in New Zealand may be helped by time spent living and/or working in one of these countries.If you have worked in Newzealand for 5yrs and paid taxes etc. Can she receive anything from the UK as well?$18,741.84 a year gross for each person in a married/civil union/de facto couple.Hi I was born in UK and worked for 5 years there, and also worked 2 years in Sydney and came to NZ in 19173. As I would like to obtain the NZ pension can you please advise if it is possible to obtain a NZ pension and ther process to qualify for a New Zealand pension in two years time?Talk to Kiwis, and you find that a lot of them dream of buying a second home and paying off the mortgage before they retire.
niemakawa 17th May 2017 3:21pm. Note: To use the Agreement to claim a New Zealand pension while residing in Australia, a person must have actually been a New Zealand resident for a continuous period of …
I look forward to your reply You don’t need an Australian permanent residency visa to qualify for a pension under the social security agreement.Hi my mother lives with me in Italy. You can choose whether your NZ Super or Veteran’s Pension gets paid: every 4 weeks into an overseas bank account, or; every 2 weeks into a New Zealand …
I know at the time when i joined there was an employer contribution as I wouldnt of joined other wise. Her state pensions from New Zealand and Australia gave her another A$11,000. The maximum the government will pay each year is $521.43. • Superannuation from the government (paid from age 65 if you qualify)Hi, My mom joined us in NZ and received her PR approx. Can you tell me what level of NZ pension I would receive if I made the move back.My mum and dad are NZ pensioners. If other benefits are required, they will require Australian residency. It can, however, help you qualify for superannuation in New Zealand, if you haven’t spent enough time in New Zealand to meet the normal criteria. Am I entitled to a pension from N.Z.? All other parties seem to be vague – does anyone know how other parties see superannuation, particularly regarding retroactive changes? Same as if you were in Australia," she adds. We are mindful of the rules in which one must have spent a total of 10 years in NZ before getting a pension, 5 years of which must have been after the age of 50.According to work and Income there are new rules that came into force on 1st July 2017. Please advise on how I can apply and able to receive benefits. At jobactive you can access computers, newspapers, and other facilities.The payments you can claim depends on the visa you have.If you came to Australia on a New Zealand passport and you didn’t apply for a visa first, you’ll normally be given a SCV. In general, this means that you must have been in Australia for more than 26 weeks or intend to stay there for more than 12 months.The idea is that, after they retire, the rental income from the house will be an inflation-proof pension.My husband and I are nz citizens born 1955. I did live in Australia in the 60s for three years but I know that will not count for anything but thought it best to mention. I am now living in Australia and have lived here for the past 8 years and 3 months. If you are over 60 years old when you join Kiwisaver , you’ll have to be a member for 5 years before you can get your money out.Thanks for your help, the page has been updated now.Does she need to in NZ for any number of days a year? RBSIf your employer does not contribute to Kiwisaver, they must pay the 3% into a government approved fund for your retirement.