Businesses
Salary sacrifice: NZ employer’s guide
Learn how salary sacrifice works in NZ. Understand employer obligations, employee rights, benefits, risks and how to set up salary sacrifice schemes.
Hours of work in New Zealand
Understand standard working hours, overtime, rest breaks, exemptions and employer compliance requirements.
Payday filing guide for New Zealand employers
Contents Managing payroll is a core responsibility for any New Zealand business. A critical part of the payroll process is payday filing, which involves reporting your employees’ payroll information to Inland Revenue (IRD) every time you pay them. It’s a legal obligation for every employer in the country. This guide will walk you through everything […]
Factsheet: Contractor vs. employee
Learn the key differences between employees and contractors in New Zealand. Understand legal definitions, rights, tax obligations, and risks of misclassification to make the right hiring decision.
What’s new in recruitment at Employment Hero
Discover the latest updates to the Employment Hero ATS, including Indeed integration and simplified job creation, designed to streamline your hiring process.
Payroll Foundations for NZ Businesses
Get payroll right in NZ. Learn legislation, leave calculations, pay rates and year-end tips in this practical webinar designed for Kiwi businesses.
How to reduce labour costs without losing talent
Discover practical strategies to reduce labour costs while keeping your workforce engaged. Learn smart scheduling, automation and compliance tips.
Psychological safety in the workplace: An employer’s guide
Learn why psychological safety in the workplace matters in NZ. Discover legal duties, practical strategies, and tools to create a safer, more engaged workforce.
Public holiday entitlements in New Zealand: Employer factsheet
Learn about public holiday entitlements in NZ and understand working rules, Mondayisation, alternative holidays, and anniversary days.
Expense reimbursement policy template for NZ businesses
Download our expense reimbursement policy template. Learn what expenses are legitimate, how to set limits and how to create a clear claims process.
Bullying and harassment policy: template and guide
Download our workplace bullying and harassment policy template for NZ employers. Learn how to prevent, identify, and handle bullying and harassment at work.
Workplace emergency procedures: A guide for employers
Learn how to create and maintain workplace emergency procedures. Discover legal requirements, potential scenarios, staff engagement and testing plans.
Unlock Time and Efficiency: Driving Non-Stop Productivity in Your Queenstown Business
Is administrative burden holding your management team back from strategic growth? For Queenstown businesses, maximizing every hour is critical. The Accommodation and Food Services sector – a major component of Queenstown’s economy – has one of the highest employee turnover rates in the region at 30.4%, far exceeding the all-industry average of 24.7%.* This turnover […]
Product Update: October 2025
Our October 2025 update is here. Discover new NZ leave rates, public holiday automation, rostering, timesheets, API upgrades and more. Read what’s new.
How this NZ-based manufacturer cut onboarding time by 70% with Employment Hero
Envirocon reduced onboarding time by 70% and improved communication using Employment Hero. Learn how this NZ manufacturer built a stronger, connected team.

