KiwiSaver Advice

Make the most of your retirement savings

KiwiSaver Advice

Mortgage Lab provides KiwiSaver advice for New Zealanders planning retirement or using KiwiSaver toward a first-home deposit.

KiwiSaver is one of the most valuable financial tools available to New Zealanders, but many people don't give it much thought. The fund you're in, the contribution rate you choose, and how you use it for a first home can make a huge difference to your future.

Our advisers can review your current KiwiSaver, compare it to other options, and help you understand if you're in the right fund for your age and goals. We can also guide you through using KiwiSaver for a first home purchase.

We provide advice on KiwiSaver funds from Generate, NZ Funds, Booster, ANZ OneAnswer, Koura, and Milford – so we can offer options across different providers.

How We Can Help

Review your current KiwiSaver fund and fees

Compare fund performance and risk levels across providers

Help you choose the right fund type for your age and goals

Guide you through KiwiSaver first home withdrawal

Explain employer and government contributions

Set up or increase your KiwiSaver contributions

Frequently Asked Questions

The right fund depends on your age, risk tolerance, and when you'll need the money. Generally, younger people can afford more risk (growth funds), while those closer to retirement should be more conservative. We can review your situation and recommend an appropriate fund type.
Yes, if you've been contributing for at least 3 years. You can withdraw everything except $1,000 for a first home purchase. You must be purchasing a property to live in (not an investment), and there are house price caps in some areas.
The First Home Loan is a government-backed scheme that allows eligible first home buyers to purchase with a deposit as low as 5%. You need to meet income caps and purchase price limits. We can check if you qualify and guide you through the application process.
The minimum is 3% of your salary, but you can choose 4%, 6%, 8%, or 10%. Higher contributions mean more savings and more employer matching (usually 3%). If you're saving for a first home, higher contributions can boost your deposit faster.
Yes, you can switch providers at any time with no exit fees. The process is simple – your new provider handles the transfer. We can help you compare providers and make the switch if it's right for you.

What Our Clients Say

Nicola was very helpful, and nice to us throughout the entire process. All of the meeting worked perfectly with our schedules. Nicola provided plenty of advise for us on almost any questions we threw at her and made buying our first home alot better than we had anticipated. I have already recommended Nicola to a friend looking to buy and she will continue to be my top recommendation for mortgages and kiwi savers.

Finn McCormack

Nicola WintersNicola Winters

Roger was terrific. Being relatively new to New Zealand there was lot that I didn't know about settlement & bank arrangements here which Roger explained for me to make sure that I understood everything I needed to. He managed my expectations and concerns (things move quickly here) all the way through & never flinched. Reassuring, thoughtful and professional. All highly appreciated.

Me and my partner dealt with Roger who made the process of buying our first house smooth, super helpful and very informative 10/10 would recommend to any one looking to buy a house!

Jonnie Riddell

Roger FairbairnRoger Fairbairn

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