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Workforce Planning
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.
Kiwis are embracing AI at work, but many are afraid to admit it – new research
Our AI Paradox research finds 38% of Kiwi workers say using AI feels like cheating, and 28% use AI tools without their employer knowing. Read the 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.
Nightmare on Job Street: Exorcising Ghosts in Recruitment
New research shows recruitment is failing job seekers, employees and employers: workers are being ghosted and lured by phantom job ads, while slow, admin-heavy hiring is costing businesses their best candidates.
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.
AI workforce planning: How to future-proof your talent strategy
Explore how AI is transforming workforce planning, from forecasting talent needs to identifying skills gaps and modelling future workforce scenarios.
Strategic workforce planning for large businesses
A practical guide to strategic workforce planning for large businesses. Learn how to align workforce strategy with business goals and forecast talent needs.
Restructuring checklist for HR teams
Streamline your HR restructuring process with our essential checklist. Navigate changes confidently and ensure a smooth transition.
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.
Conducting training needs assessments: Analysis template and guide
Learn how to conduct a training needs assessment in NZ. Identify skill gaps and plan effective training. Download your free template to get a head start.
How Central Demolition keeps safety sharp and HR simple with Employment Hero
Central Demolition boosted workforce coordination and payroll accuracy by implementing Employment Hero’s HR platform to streamline operations across the business.
