Kernel

Kernel's mission is to create a world where all Kiwis are wealthier, more financially literate and good savings and investing behaviours are embedded for future generations.

The market opportunity ahead for Kernel

There is a misinformed belief on the ‘right’ and ‘safe’ way to invest for the future. It is so ingrained in NZ society and simply not sustainable.

People want their money to grow so they can see their dreams on the horizon. They need a company that understands them, that they can trust and who can educate them on a new financial journey tailored to their situation. It needs to be easy, a little bit inspiring, and jargon-free.

For our customers, this means we are focused on delivering a range of industry-leading index investment funds available through our Invest, and KiwiSaver products.

But it's also about combining these products with a platform that promotes behaviours that create long term wealth instead of buying and selling investments. We offer a competitively priced low annual fund management fee, with a starting point of 0.25% across our range of funds.

From the products we launch, to our pricing structure, to how we engage with our investors; the customer truly is at the heart of everything that we do at Kernel.

The future possibilities are endless and Kernel as a business is doing everything it can to make sure that we're at the forefront of change in what will be a revolution within the financial services industry.

Why Kernel is a great place to work

Our team of globally experienced financial professionals are passionate about creating a world where everyone has the same access to the best financial tools. Our approachable, friendly team bring world-class financial expertise with a local focus.

We're passionate about diversity - Kernel is committed to providing a safe, welcoming and inclusive workplace for all staff. We respect and value the characteristics that make individuals unique including gender identity and expression, ethnicity, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion and socio-economic background.

That does not mean tokenism, photographic diversity or bias. It means during recruitment, internal discussion and career progression considering more than skills and experience, how the new perspective, personality and background might complement our team and mission.

We offset our carbon emissions - As a future-focused company, we voluntarily offset our carbon emissions through Toitu Envirocare. Further, we make a concerted effort to reduce our carbon footprint by minimising domestic travel, opting to be a paperless office and more.

Proud supporters of the pride community - One of our core values is to foster thinking differently – because not all investors are alike. We empower them to express their individuality. We’re proud to be members of and support the rainbow community during Pride Week and every other day of the year.

Accredited Living Wage Employer - As an Accredited Certified Living Wage Employer, we want to ensure our employees are paid fairly in order to fund a life they can enjoy. Our desire to put people first extends even further to our financial literacy efforts, where we provide a range of helpful resources and support the Commission for Financial Capability (CFFC)’s Money Week each year. Included in this, we run free seminars, host educational events and more.