You may be able to pause your KiwiSaver contribution or get a KiwiSaver hardship withdrawal.
Apply for a KiwiSaver savings suspension
A savings suspension is a temporary pause of deductions from your wages for up to 12 months.
If you have been contributing for more than 12 months, you can apply for a savings suspension through myIR. If you have been contributing for less than 12 months you will need to contact us to discuss this.
Apply for a savings suspension
Apply for a KiwiSaver hardship withdrawal
You can apply for a hardship withdrawal of your KiwiSaver contributions.
If you have been contributing for longer than 2 months you will need to contact your Scheme Provider.
If you have been contributing for less than 2 months, you can apply to us using the instructions on this page.
Last updated:
10 Oct 2024