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estpac KiwiSaver Scheme Serious Illness
Withdrawal Application form
August 2021.
KiwiSaver is designed for your retirement, but there are some circumstances in which you can make an early withdrawal. One of
these is a withdrawal on the grounds of serious illness. The information below will help you understand if you qualify for this early
withdrawal, and how to apply.
How do I qualify?
You may qualify if you have an injury, illness or disability:
– that results in you being totally and permanently unable to engage in
work that you are suited to because of your experience, education or
training or a combination of those things; or
– that poses a serious and imminent risk of death
If you’re not sure whether you qualify, please call us on 0508 972 254,
(+64 9 375 9978 if you are calling from overseas) to discuss your situation
before sending us your application.
How do I apply?
To apply for a serious illness withdrawal, you will need to provide the
following:
– A completed serious illness withdrawal application form. All sections
must be completed and signed, including the statutory declaration
which must also be witnessed by a person authorised to take a statutory
declaration
– A completed medical practitioner’s declaration (attached at the bottom
of this form).
– A certified copy of your identification (e.g. a New Zealand passport or
current New Zealand driver licence).
– A certified copy of evidence of your address (e.g. a recent water or
electricity bill).
For a full list of acceptable identification and address verification documents,
please go to westpac.co.nz/AML
What is a “certified copy”?
A certified copy is a photocopy of an original document, on which an
authorised person (see section F of this form) has:
– written “I certify this to be a true copy of the original document” or
words to that effect (adding in the case of an identification document
the words “and that it represents the identity of [full name]”); and
– added their name and occupation, the date, their signature, their
registration number (or equivalent) and their contact phone number.
The certifier cannot be someone who is related to you, is your spouse or
partner, or lives at the same address.
How much can I withdraw?
If your application is approved, you can withdraw some or all of the available
balance in your Westpac KiwiSaver Scheme account. If your application is
approved and you choose to withdraw a partial amount, future withdrawal
requests will require further documentation and/or a new application.
How will I know if my application is approved?
Approval will generally take up to 5 working days after we obtain all the
required information and pass it to The New Zealand Guardian Trust Company
Limited (Supervisor). If your withdrawal request is approved your withdrawal
amount will be paid to the bank account you nominate on this form, generally
within 5 business days of the withdrawal request approval.
How can I find out the status of my application?
For an update on your application, please call us on 0508 972 254 from
8.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday (or +64 9 375 9978 if you are calling from
overseas).
A. Your details
Mr Mrs Miss Ms Other (please specify) Date of birth DD
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Name
FIRST MIDDLE LAST
IRD number Westpac KiwiSaver Scheme member number
K S
Prescribed Investor Rate (PIR*) 10.5% 17.5% 28% *For help in determining your PIR go to ird.govt.nz/pir
Phone HOME MOBILE
Email
Home Address NUMBER & STREET SUBURB
TOWN/CITY POSTCODE
Postal Address (if different) NUMBER & STREET SUBURB
TOWN/CITY POSTCODE