Kiwisaver Contributions v Minimum Wage
Wage deductions do not include the employer’s compulsory Kiwisaver contributions.
An employee must always be paid at least the minimum wage PLUS the employer’s compulsory Kiwisaver contribution if the remuneration package includes the employer’s contribution. Put another way, the employer can not deduct its compulsory Kiwisaver deduction from the gross wages of employees who are paid the minimum wage. From 1 April 2022 the minimum wage $16.96 Starting-out Wage, $16.96 Training Wage, and $21.20 for all other employees.
No employer can deduct their compulsory Kiwisaver contribution from an employee’s salary or wages. The compulsory Kiwisaver contribution is not a lawful deduction.
Kiwisaver Contributions v Wage Deductions