Generally, everyone aged between 18 and 65 commencing a new job
after 1 July 2007 are to be automatically enrolled into a KiwiSaver
scheme. Other employees, not already enrolled, can also "opt in"
after that date.
Employers may chose a preferred KiwiSaver scheme into which
employees who do not choose a scheme themselves will be
automatically enrolled.
Aon New Zealand, as manager of the AonSaver scheme, has been
appointed as preferred provider subject to the terms and conditions
outlined below.
Terms and Conditions
1. The Employer agrees to appoint AonSaver as the Employer's
chosen KiwiSaver scheme.
2. Aon agrees that all new permanent employees of the
employer shall be eligible to be members of the scheme, and will
provide access to the scheme for all the employees of the Employer.
3. The Employer authorises Aon to give notice to the
Commissioner of Inland Revenue that the Employer has chosen AonSaver
for its employees. The Employer agrees to supply all necessary
information for provision of notice (as prescribed by section 47 of
the KiwiSaver Act, "when employer choice of KiwiSaver scheme is
effective").
4. At no cost to the Employer, Aon will provide the option of
a simplified new employee enrolment mechanism for the preferred
KiwiSaver scheme. Should the Employer elect to use the mechanism,
Aon agrees to fulfil the Employer's obligations to provide
information to the Commissioner (as prescribed by section 23 of the
KiwiSaver Act). The Employer must notify Aon in writing if the
Employer elects to use the mechanism. The Employer agrees to provide
Aon with the information necessary to fulfil the obligations in a
timely manner.
5. Aon accepts no responsibility for the accuracy of
information provided by the Employer.
6. Aon will not charge the Employer any fee or subscription
for the appointment of the Employer's preferred scheme.
7. A separate written agreement will be required if any
additional services are required.
8. The Employer shall not give financial advice about the
scheme or other products of Aon. Aon accepts no responsibility or
liability for any advice given by the Employer.
9. No securities shall be allotted or money received unless
the subscriber has received an investment statement.
10. This agreement will remain in force until terminated in
writing by either the Employer or Aon.