BNZ KiwiSaver scheme member has passed away

Should a BNZ KiwiSaver Scheme member pass away, the balance of their BNZ KiwiSaver Scheme account will become an asset of their estate once their personal representative, or other specified person requests payment. We have a specialist team that will work with you to assist you through the process.

How to apply

If you would like to apply for a withdrawal in this situation you need to fill in the BNZ KiwiSaver Scheme deceased estate withdrawal application form PDF 101KB. Once you have filled in this form, you will need to take it to a Justice of the Peace, a solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand, notary public or another person authorised to complete the statutory declaration section of the form. Then you can choose to drop your completed form into any BNZ branch, email it to KiwiSaver_Support_Team@bnz.co.nz, or send it to: Freepost BNZ KiwiSaver Scheme, Private Bag 92208, Auckland 1142, New Zealand.