Apply for a benefit to settle the division of property following a relationship split

You may apply to the trustee to make a withdrawal from your member’s account to settle a division of your relationship property. You cannot withdraw funds from your employer’s account.* Any shortfall in the amount needed to settle the total amount owing will need to be made from other relationship property. 

You will need to provide a relationship property agreement between you and your former partner signed by both parties and witnessed by a registered solicitor of the High Court. The agreement should clearly state the amount required to be paid from the Plan to make the relationship property settlement.

It’s important – and could be to your advantage – to make sure you include the correct date of separation, as any agreement made by you and your former partner is likely to be dated well after the date you separated.

If you have questions about a relationship property settlement, call Nick Economu on 0800 697 728 (choose option 2) or email nick.economu@nzpost.co.nz.

*You would need to apply for a court order to contribute funds from your employer’s account towards a settlement.

Limited service period

The NZ Post Superannuation Plan is in the process of transferring to the Mercer Super Trust. The Plan’s transfer is now in a limited service period to ensure that your data and benefits are transferred correctly. This means you will not be able to make any changes to your account during this time via online or helpline. All changes will need to be actioned in the new NZ Post Super Plan. For any urgent withdrawals during the limited service period, please contact helpline on 0508 637 237.