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Wages & Conditions
Cracks of light at end of the tunnel for small and medium businesses
Our Jobs Report shows employment grew 8.8% year-on-year in April, with average hours worked up 2.2% as small businesses keep hiring. Read the full release.
Some sectors making hay while others flounder
Our Jobs Report shows healthcare employment rose 14.1% year-on-year in May, while construction headcount fell 0.8% over the year. Read the full release.
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.
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.
The backbone of the economy is hiring, but pay packets less fruitful
Canterbury SME hiring rose 2.4% in August while national wages stayed flat. Explore the regional and sector data behind the trends. Read the full release.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How to hire temporary workers in New Zealand: Employer’s guide
Learn how to hire temporary workers in NZ. Understand fixed-term agreements, pay, compliance, onboarding and where to find temporary staff.
