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ANZ Staff Super vs NGS Super

Compare what each fund offers, then choose investment options to put their published costs and returns side by side.

By SuperGuru Group · Research checked 11 September 2026 · Historical APRA figures to 30 June 2026

ANZ Staff Super

Restricted corporate fund

ANZ Staff Super is an accumulation fund for eligible ANZ employees and the partners of existing members.

Membership

Current permanent and fixed-term ANZ employees can join, as can partners of current members. Existing members can generally stay after leaving ANZ. A former employee who never joined cannot assume they can enter later.

NGS Super

Industry fund

NGS Super combines a MySuper default with indexed, diversified and sector options. Its advice service starts with limited help about a member's NGS account.

Membership

Use the current joining criteria and insurance guide for the membership being considered; workplace arrangements can affect cover.

Compare fees and investment returns

Choose the actual investment pathway for each account. For lifecycle products, select the named stage relevant to you. No stage is selected automatically.

APRA product data to 30 June 2026
MeasureANZ Staff MySuperNGS Diversified (MySuper)
Return basisMySuper net return after administration costs, $50,000 representative memberMySuper net return after administration costs, $50,000 representative member
3-year return, per year9.43%9.96%
5-year return, per year6.25%6.67%
7-year return, per year6.66%7.01%
10-year return, per year7.39%7.72%
APRA strategic growth allocation70.75%78.94%
Reported total fees, net of tax, at $50,000$315 a year (0.63%)$515 a year (1.03%)
Administration and advice costs, net of tax (included in total)$80 a year$140 a year
2026 performance testPassPass
New-member status at reporting dateCheck the current product eligibility rulesCheck the current product eligibility rules

Reading these two options

At $50,000, the reported annual total-cost difference is $200. ANZ Staff Super's selected reporting pathway has the lower reported cost on this measure. The figures cover the year to June 2026; current prices, insurance and separately charged advice can change the comparison.

The growth allocations are 70.75% and 78.94%. A return gap can reflect different exposure to growth assets, and similar headline allocations can still contain different investments.

A performance-test pass is a benchmark result for the tested product or pathway. It is not an endorsement or a guarantee of future performance.

Source: APRA Comprehensive Product Performance Package 2026, published 28 August 2026. Fees reflect the reporting year to 30 June 2026, are net of tax, use standard arrangements and exclude member-activity fees. Dollar figures are rounded. They are not a current quote. Check the latest PDS for changes, insurance premiums and any separately charged advice.

Returns are annualised historical results. Different return bases, risk levels and periods cannot be treated as interchangeable. MySuper net returns use a $50,000 representative balance even when you change the fee balance. A lifecycle stage return does not track a person moving between stages. Missing figures mean not reported, not zero. Past returns do not predict future returns. Read our method and APRA's definitions.

How the products differ

ANZ Staff Super and NGS Super: product features and conditions
What to compareANZ Staff SuperNGS Super
Membership and access

Current permanent and fixed-term ANZ employees can join, as can partners of current members. Existing members can generally stay after leaving ANZ. A former employee who never joined cannot assume they can enter later.

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Use the current joining criteria and insurance guide for the membership being considered; workplace arrangements can affect cover.

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Accounts and products

ANZ Australian Staff Superannuation Scheme. This is separate from ANZ Smart Choice Super.

Employee Section

Personal Section

Partner Section

Retirement Section

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Accumulation, transition-to-retirement and Income accounts.

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Investment choices

Balanced Growth (ANZ Staff MySuper)

There are four options: Aggressive Growth, Balanced Growth, Cautious and Cash. Members can combine them. This is a compact investment menu for people who want a few clear choices.

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Diversified is the MySuper option. Other choices include High Growth, Balanced, Defensive, Indexed Growth and sector options such as Australian shares, international shares, infrastructure, property, bonds, cash and term deposits.

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Insurance

Eligible Employee members can receive automatic death and TPD cover and apply for salary continuance. Partner members apply for cover. Cover, premiums and continuation rules vary by section; current rebates should not be assumed permanent.

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Insurance is available under the current guide. Compare cover definitions, insured amounts and premiums rather than relying on a general service award.

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Retirement income

The Retirement Section offers retirement income and transition-to-retirement accounts, subject to eligibility and minimum balance requirements.

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Income and transition-to-retirement accounts have separate disclosure documents. NGS explains that investment earnings are treated differently in these account types.

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Comparing investment performance

Use ANZ Staff MySuper for the default investment comparison, then check the member section and insurance separately.

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Compare the same option, dates and account phase. The Indexed Growth and Diversified strategies should be assessed against their own asset mix and objectives.

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Advice and support

This detail has not been verified for this profile. Check the current product documents.

Single-issue advice limited to an NGS account and its insurance is available without a separate charge. Broader tailored advice is offered on an agreed fee-for-service basis.

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Fee details to check

This detail has not been verified for this profile. Check the current product documents.

The current page separates fixed administration, a balance-based component, reserve-paid administration costs and option-specific investment costs. Indexed Growth has a different investment cost from Diversified, so quote the actual chosen option.

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THE SUPERGURU VIEW

Our take on ANZ Staff Super

Editorial assessment

The employee benefits make this worth examining before an ANZ employee switches elsewhere. Use the section you will actually hold: a comparison based on Employee pricing can give the wrong answer for a partner or former employee.

Who might put it on their shortlist

  • Eligible employees who want a small investment menu and employer-linked insurance arrangements.
  • Members changing jobs who want to understand the Personal Section before moving their savings.

What deserves a closer look

  • Membership is restricted; the general public cannot join.
  • Check the current section PDS for fee caps, rebates and insurance terms. A historical MySuper figure does not describe all sections.
  • ANZ Staff Super and ANZ Smart Choice Super have different trustees, products and membership rules.

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Based on the cited product features. These are general reasons to investigate the fund, not a personal recommendation. Supporting sources.

THE SUPERGURU VIEW

Our take on NGS Super

Editorial assessment

Worth comparing if you want a conventional industry fund but also want an indexed portfolio or help with a specific super question.

What deserves a closer look

  • The MySuper default is not the fund's cheapest investment option.
  • Insurance and personal advice charges sit outside a simple investment-fee comparison.

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Based on the cited product features. These are general reasons to investigate the fund, not a personal recommendation. Supporting sources.

Before choosing between ANZ Staff Super and NGS Super

Use the membership rules to establish which accounts are available to you. Then compare the total price of the investment option and cover you need. A lower fee or higher historical return alone does not tell you which fund is suitable.

Ask both funds to confirm insurance acceptance, exclusions, waiting periods and whether cover would change when you leave your employer. Obtain advice before giving up a defined benefit or an insurance policy you may not be able to replace. ASIC Moneysmart explains the comparison checks.

Read the full ANZ Staff Super profile · Read the full NGS Super profile · Choose another comparison

Sources for ANZ Staff Super

Checked 2026-09-11. Documents and product terms can change after this date.

  1. ANZ Staff Super eligibility and sections
  2. ANZ Staff Super investment options
  3. ANZ Staff Super insurance
  4. Leaving ANZ

Sources for NGS Super

Checked 2026-09-11. Documents and product terms can change after this date.

  1. NGS investments
  2. Fees and costs
  3. FAQs and advice scope