Superannuation in the State sector

Last updated: 20 May 2011

Information for State servants on KiwiSaver and the State Sector Retirement Savings Scheme.

KiwiSaver

State sector employees are eligible to join KiwiSaver, if they meet the KiwiSaver membership criteria. See www.kiwisaver.govt.nz  for more details about becoming a KiwiSaver member.

State Sector Retirement Savings Scheme

The State Sector Retirement Savings Scheme (SSRSS) is a voluntary savings scheme specially designed for the State sector. Following the Government's decisions for the implementation of KiwiSaver in the State sector, the SSRSS closed to all new members from 1 October 2008.   For further information on the SSRSS visit www.superscheme.govt.nz/ssrss.

All information and guidance published on this website for State servants on the KiwiSaver and the SSRSS can be found in the 'Related Site Content' section below.