Get a head start on 2026 with Employment Hero

The new year is around the corner, and Kiwi businesses are already preparing for the changes ahead. From payroll accuracy and record keeping obligations to rising wage pressure and ongoing talent shortages, the landscape is shifting fast. Acting early means staying in control.

The Hero Head Start Offer gives you the chance to get ahead now – so you can run 2026 on your terms.

Whether you lead a business, manage people or run payroll, one thing is clear – 2026 starts now. Employment expectations across New Zealand keep evolving, and the businesses that streamline early will stay ahead while others scramble to keep up.

  • Get ahead of admin: cut through the clutter, automate manual work and free yourself to focus on strategy, not spreadsheets
  • Stay ready for change: keep up with New Zealand’s evolving employment obligations, record keeping requirements and payroll expectations
  • Hire faster, hire smarter: find and onboard great talent quickly while competitors are still working through outdated processes
  • Empower your people: give every employee a simple, mobile experience that helps them feel supported, connected and motivated
  • Grow without limits: use one platform that scales with your team, ambitions and success

Lock in your Hero Head Start before 23 January and speak with an employment specialist today.

The difference between the heroes that lead and the businesses that lag? The ones who move early.

  • Get ahead of admin: cut through the clutter and free yourself to focus on strategy, not spreadsheets
  • Stay compliant, without the chaos: stay ahead of changing legislation and regulations without the late night or stress
  • Hire faster, hire smarter: find and onboard great talent quickly – while competitors are still posting job ads
  • Empower your people: deliver an experience that makes every employee feel supported, valued, and motivated
  • Grow without limits: use one platform that scales with your team, ambitions and success

One system. Everything employment.

If you run a business, you’re probably juggling multiple software solutions. But you don’t have to. Employment Hero replaces this fragmented, costly landscape with a single, integrated platform.

All in one place

No more switching between tools. Employment Hero brings hiring, payroll, HR, and compliance together in one clean, connected platform. Everything is right where you need it.

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Work smarter, not harder

Automate repetitive tasks, reduce payroll errors, and stay on top of compliance without the manual stress. Let Employment Hero do the heavy lifting behind the scenes.

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Save time, cut costs

Simplify operations and free up your team’s time. Employment Hero helps you run leaner, faster, and more cost-effectively without sacrificing employee experience.

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The numbers speak for themselves

42%

Less time spent on HR admin

$45K

Saved yearly in software subscription costs

39%

Time saved on employment-related tasks

81%

More efficient payroll processing

FAQs

It’s our all-in-one platform that brings HR, payroll, recruitment and compliance together – helping you manage every stage of the employment lifecycle in one place.

You’ll get 100% off your first 3 months when you sign up to a 12-month Employment Hero plan before 31 December, plus 50% off your implementation fee. If you sign up before 23 January, you’ll get 100% off your first 2 months on a 12-month plan, plus 50% off your implementation fee. That means more time to experience the platform while saving money upfront. Terms and conditions apply.

No – it’s not a limited trial. You’ll receive access to all the features included in your plan, for 3 months free as part of your annual plan.

Your plan continues as normal for the remaining months, giving you a full year of streamlined HR, payroll, recruitment and compliance in one platform.