For New Zealanders Moving to Australia

The complete checklist
for Kiwis moving
to Australia

70 Kiwi-specific steps in the right order — TFN, Medicare, KiwiSaver transfer, AU super, driving licence and more. With official links and NZ-specific advice nobody else covers.

No visa required All 6 states covered Updated 2026 One-time payment
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Confirm SCV eligibility
Completed · Before You Leave
Notify IRD of departure
Completed · Before You Leave
Apply for Tax File Number
In progress · First Week
Enrol in Medicare
First Week in AU
Transfer KiwiSaver to AU super
First Month
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Three steps to a stress-free move

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70-Step Moving Checklist

Every step in the right order — TFN, Medicare, KiwiSaver, driving licence, super and utilities. Kiwi-specific advice throughout.

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KiwiSaver transfer, AU bank accounts, NZD→AUD transfer and tax guide for Kiwis.

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The checklist

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01
Confirm SCV eligibility — NZ passport, no criminal history
Before You LeaveFree
02
Research which Australian state fits your lifestyle and job
Before You LeaveFree
03
Notify IRD of your departure and tax residency change
Before You LeaveKiwi-onlyFree
04
Initiate KiwiSaver transfer to Australian super
3+ Months BeforeKiwi-only
05
Open Australian bank account from New Zealand
3+ Months Before
06
Apply for Tax File Number (TFN) online via ATO
First Week
07
Enrol in Medicare — NZ citizens eligible immediately
First WeekKiwi-only
08
Set up MyGov account and link Medicare and ATO
09
Transfer NZ driver licence to your state's licence
10
Enrol children in school — NZ curriculum comparison

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TFN, Medicare, MyGov, KiwiSaver, AU super, driving licence, utilities — every step with official links.

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What Kiwis say

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"The KiwiSaver transfer steps alone were worth $24.99. I had no idea about the timing or which AU funds accept NZ transfers."

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Auckland → Melbourne, 2025
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"I spent weeks trying to find clear info on what Kiwis need to do vs everyone else. GoAustralia had it in one place, in plain English."

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