2026.01 release notes - NZ
The 2026.01 release makes MYOB Exo Employer Services NZ compliant with the tax updates for the 2026–2027 financial year.
Installing your upgrade
Tax updates
MYOB Exo Employer Services NZ applies the following changes from your first pay with a payment date on or after 1 April 2026.
ACC earner levy changes
We've updated the ACC earner levy rates and thresholds for the 2026-27 financial year.
| 2025-26 tax year value | 2026-27 tax year value |
|---|---|---|
Rate | $1.67 | $1.75 |
Maximum ACC earner levy | $2,551.59 | $2,741.22 |
Max. liable earnings threshold | $152,790 | $156,641 |
Updated upper limit for for valid IRD numbers
We’ve updated the upper limit for for valid IRD numbers to 200-000-000.
KiwiSaver
Version 2026.01 ensures that MYOB Exo Employer Services is ready to support the following KiwiSaver changes.
After upgrading, you need to update your payroll settings to comply with the changes.
From 1 April 2026, the default minimum contribution rate for both employees and employers will increase from 3% to 3.5%.
From 1 April 2026, employees aged 16 or 17 who have opted in to KiwiSaver will be eligible for compulsory employer contributions. This doesn’t affect employees aged 16 or 17 who have not opted in to KiwiSaver, as auto-enrolment for KiwiSaver still starts at age 18.
From 1 February 2026, employees can apply to Inland Revenue for a temporary rate reduction from 3.5% to 3%, applicable 1 April 2026.
The rate reduction also applies to employer contributions, allowing them to temporarily contribute 3%.
The rate reduction can be approved for a minimum of three months to a maximum of 12 months. Employees must re-apply to extend it.