Payroll & Finance
Payroll reconciliation guide for New Zealand employers
Learn how to do payroll reconciliation in NZ. Follow our step-by-step process, and checklist to ensure payroll accuracy and compliance.
Guide to ACC and ESCT rates
Understand ESCT rates in NZ, including KiwiSaver ESCT changes from 1 April 2025, calculation steps, and compliance tips for employers.
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.
HR Managers: Don’t just survive the festive season, master it
Make year-end easier: manage leave, payroll, parties and shutdowns with confidence. Get practical tips for NZ SMEs. Download the free guide today
Outsourcing payroll in New Zealand: Guide for employers
Learn how payroll outsourcing works in NZ, its benefits and risks, and how Employment Hero NZ makes it simpler and safer for your business.
Understanding leave without pay in New Zealand
Understand leave without pay in NZ. Learn how it affects payroll, annual leave entitlements, compliance rules and employee rights.
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.
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 […]
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.
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.
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 a New Zealand logistics company saves $100k a year in HR & payroll with Employment Hero
Discover how PTS Logistics transformed its nationwide operations with Employment Hero, achieving $100k in annual savings and 100% paperless HR and payroll processes through automation and efficiency.
Bereavement leave entitlements in New Zealand: Rules and pay
Understand bereavement leave entitlements in NZ. Learn how to calculate pay, handle multiple bereavements and leave record-keeping.
