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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.
Employment law updates 2026
Keep your business up-to-date with the latest changes in NZ employment law. Here’s what you need to know about the updates in 2026.
Letter template: Annual wage & tax changes
Stay ahead of wage and tax updates. Use our letter template to clearly communicate annual changes and keep your team informed.
Guide to restraint of trade clauses in New Zealand
A straightforward guide to restraint of trade clauses, enforceability and protecting your trade secrets.
Employment Relations Act: Key changes explained
Stay up to date with the latest changes to New Zealand’s Employment Relations Act. Understand what’s new and how it affects employers and employees.
Workplace health and safety guide
Learn your health and safety responsibilities under NZ law. This guide explains employer duties, compliance steps, and risk management strategies.
What to include in casual employment agreements
Use our NZ casual contract checklist to vet your current employment agreements. Free, practical and designed for HR teams and business owners.
What you need to know about the 2026 minimum wage increase
The minimum wage rate increase on 1 April 2026 applies to many Kiwi employers. We’ve compiled all the information you need to know in our guide.
An employer’s guide to the 1 April KiwiSaver changes
KiwiSaver is changing in April 2026. Get the lowdown on the new employer contribution rates and how to stay ahead of these changes.
Wage Theft in New Zealand – Factsheet
Wage theft occurs when employers fail to pay employees their full legal entitlements. This can include unpaid wages, unpaid overtime, failure to provide holiday pay, and underpayment of minimum wage requirements.
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Overtime policy template [free download]
Download our NZ overtime policy template to manage overtime hours and pay with ease.
2026 HR planning calendar
Plan the year with our NZ HR planning calendar. Download a ready-to-use template with public holidays, PAYE, and key HR dates to stay compliant and on track.
Payroll reporting guide for NZ employers
Learn everything employers need to know about payroll reporting. Understand IRD requirements, mandatory reports, deadlines and compliance practices.
NZ Employment Law 2026 Forecast
Get a clear summary of 2025 employment law changes and what’s coming in 2026, with expert guidance on what HR and business leaders should prioritise.
