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    New Zealand Take-Home Pay Calculator (2026/27)

    2026/27 · Resident · temporary work visa · no KiwiSaver · above NZ$70,000 · Amounts in NZD

    Last checked 7 November 2026 · Sources

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    2026 rates

    Supported employee scenario

    • 1 April 2026–31 March 2027. Resident employee on a temporary work visa, ineligible for KiwiSaver. No voluntary savings deductions.
    • ACC earners levy is 1.75% including GST, capped at NZ$156,641 liable earnings. Annual levy rounded to cents.
    • Positive annual salaries must exceed NZ$70,000: the independent earner tax credit and other low-income credits are not modeled. No dependants, other income, loans or benefits.
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    Resident · temporary work visa · no KiwiSaver · above NZ$70,000. Tax year 2026/27. Estimates only; exclusions below.

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    New Zealand tax: key insights

    Tax year & currency
    2026/27 · NZD
    Supported coverage
    Resident · temporary work visa · no KiwiSaver · above NZ$70,000
    Scenario detail 1
    1 April 2026–31 March 2027. Resident employee on a temporary work visa, ineligible for KiwiSaver. No voluntary savings deductions.
    Scenario detail 2
    ACC earners levy is 1.75% including GST, capped at NZ$156,641 liable earnings. Annual levy rounded to cents.
    Scenario detail 3
    Positive annual salaries must exceed NZ$70,000: the independent earner tax credit and other low-income credits are not modeled. No dependants, other income, loans or benefits.

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    Sources & accuracy notes

    Global Tax Calculator editorial · Content checked against the current model on 7 November 2026. Source publication dates and legal effective dates are separate. No licensed professional review is claimed.

    Tax residence, additional jobs, benefits and personal reliefs can change your liability. Consult a qualified adviser for decisions that depend on your actual tax position.

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