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Employment Hero: Strong employment growth despite high oil prices and global instability
Our Jobs Report shows employment grew 5.8% year-on-year in March, with casual roles up 18.3% as employers seek flexible staff. Read the full release.
The $200k personal grievance threshold: What NZ employers need to know
New NZ rules limit unjustified dismissal claims for employees earning $200K or more. Get our free factsheet and see what to do next.
NZ hiring rebounds as wages remain stuck in neutral
Median hourly pay was flat in September, while SME headcount rose 2.0% month on month and annual wage growth reached 1.1%. Read the full release.
Wage Growth Dips Below Zero as Cost-of-Living Gap Widens
Wages fell 0.4% year on year in July, the first dip below zero in over a year. Read the full release for sector and age group insights on pay.
NZ Employment Law: What Changed in 2026 & What’s Next?
Employment law changed in 2026. Join our local Employment Counsel to see what is in effect and what to prepare for in 2027. Register now and join us live.
Contractor misclassification in New Zealand: What’s at stake when hiring overseas
Misclassifying an overseas worker as a contractor can lead to penalties up to $30,000, back taxes and legal claims. Learn how to get classification right.
The End of the Holidays Act? Employment Leave Bill Explained
Learn how New Zealand’s proposed Employment Leave Bill could change leave entitlements, payroll and compliance. Join our expert webinar to prepare.
A guide to seasonal employee rights and agreements
Our guide walks New Zealand employers through every aspect of seasonal employment, from drafting agreements to managing fixed-term contracts.
Health and Safety at Work Act: Key changes explained
New Zealand’s biggest health and safety shake-up since 2015 is underway. Get ahead of the proposed HSWA amendments with our free employer guide.
Employer’s guide to stress leave entitlements in New Zealand
In our guide to stress leave and workplace stress, we’ll go over what stress leave can look like, what obligations you have as an employer
90-day trial period compliance checklist
Are you using 90-day trials correctly? Use our free employer compliance checklist to reduce risk and avoid personal grievances.
How to define total remuneration
Total remuneration is more than just salary. Learn what it includes, how to calculate it and the pros and cons of using it to structure employee pay.
How commission-only pay works in New Zealand
Is commission-only pay legal in NZ? Learn the rules around commission-based employment and minimum wage obligations.
Leading Through Change: Employer’s Guide to Restructures & Redundancies
Learn how to navigate restructures and redundancies. Employment Hero’s Employment Counsel walks you through process, obligations and common pitfalls.
How to calculate final pay in New Zealand
Learn how to calculate final pay in NZ. Covers holiday pay, unused leave, notice periods and employer obligations under the Holidays Act 2003.
