Glossary · New Zealand, Australia and the United States

Totalisation

Counting time in one country towards a pension in another, under an agreement between the two, to help you meet a residence or work requirement. Australia has an agreement with New Zealand and one with the United States. New Zealand and the United States have none with each other.

Guides that use this term

Can I get the Australian Age Pension as a New Zealander?

New Zealand and Australia

Can I get US Social Security while living in Australia?

Australia and the United States

Can I get US Social Security while living in New Zealand?

New Zealand and the United States

Does my NZ Super reduce my US Social Security?

New Zealand and the United States

Does my US Social Security affect the Australian Age Pension?

Australia and the United States

How does the Social Security Agreement between New Zealand and Australia work?

New Zealand and Australia

How long do I need to have lived in Australia to get the Age Pension?

Australia