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.
New Zealand salary & tax FAQs
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.
- IRD · individual tax rates
- IRD · ACC earners levy
- IRD · coming to New Zealand and KiwiSaver eligibility
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.