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Independent Contractor Agreement NZ: What to Include
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Independent Contractor Agreement NZ: What to Include

Learn what to include in an independent contractor agreement NZ. Cover key clauses, tax, IP, and legal tips to protect your business.

People-first tech for a people-first mission: Te Pā’s seamless shift to smarter HR and payroll
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People-first tech for a people-first mission: Te Pā’s seamless shift to smarter HR and payroll

Discover how Te Pā, a purpose-driven organisation supporting reintegration after prison or deportation, transformed its HR & payroll systems with Employment Hero.

How to answer salary questions in job interviews
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How to answer salary questions in job interviews

Learn how to confidently discuss salary expectations in NZ job interviews. Use these expert tips to research, respond, and negotiate effectively.

The history (and future) of the cover letter
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The history (and future) of the cover letter

Discover the origin and evolution of the cover letter—from Da Vinci to AI tools. Learn if cover letters are still worth writing today.

How AI tools can streamline your job search in New Zealand
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How AI tools can streamline your job search in New Zealand

Discover the best AI tools to fast-track your job hunt—from resume building to interview prep. Learn how to work smarter with AI.

How to write a cover letter to land your dream job
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How to write a cover letter to land your dream job

Learn how to write a standout cover letter. Discover tips, examples, and templates to help you land your next job.

How Pay the Nanny cut payroll processing time by 50% with Employment Hero
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How Pay the Nanny cut payroll processing time by 50% with Employment Hero

Find out how this payroll service for nannies and parents cut ‘payroll time in half’ and ‘saved thousands of dollars by avoiding reconciliation mistakes’.

10 common job search mistakes to avoid
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10 common job search mistakes to avoid

Avoid common job search mistakes in New Zealand. Learn how to tailor your CV, prepare for interviews, and stand out in a competitive, network-driven market.

How to write a CV in New Zealand for remote jobs
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How to write a CV in New Zealand for remote jobs

Want to land a remote job in NZ? Discover how to write a standout CV for remote roles. Follow our expert tips to impress remote-first employers.

Culture fit interview questions to ask NZ employers
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Culture fit interview questions to ask NZ employers

Discover the top culture fit interview questions to ask NZ employers. Align your next job with your values – start asking the right questions today.

Mid-year career review: Reset your goals for success
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Mid-year career review: Reset your goals for success

Halfway through the year? Reflect and refocus with a mid-year career review. Use our expert tips to realign your goals and stay on track in your career.

Top CV dos and don’ts according to recruiters
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Top CV dos and don’ts according to recruiters

Want to write a standout CV? Discover expert-backed do’s and don’ts to impress New Zealand employers and boost your job hunt success.

Nelson Airport’s Flight to HR Efficiency with Employment Hero
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Nelson Airport’s Flight to HR Efficiency with Employment Hero

Find out how Nelson Airport replaced paper-based HR systems with Employment Hero’s all-in-one platform, streamlining payroll, onboarding, rostering, and recruitment.

15 common job interview questions in NZ (with answers)
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15 common job interview questions in NZ (with answers)

Heading to an interview in NZ? Prep with 15 common questions and model answers. Ace your next job opportunity with confidence.

Beyond the Paycheck: Why Financial Resilience Starts with HR
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Beyond the Paycheck: Why Financial Resilience Starts with HR

We’ll unpack the financial stress facing Kiwi workers – and what HR teams can do to support staff, boost retention, and build a more resilient workforce.

The best sourcing strategies for finding employees in New Zealand
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The best sourcing strategies for finding employees in New Zealand

Explore effective candidate sourcing strategies for NZ employers to strengthen your recruitment pipeline and attract top talent.

The AI recruitment toolkit for faster, smarter hiring
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The AI recruitment toolkit for faster, smarter hiring

Save time during your hiring process and automate key components with these easy AI prompts.

How Employment Hero helped this field marketing giant take the admin out of activation
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How Employment Hero helped this field marketing giant take the admin out of activation

Find out why this field marketing giant has trusted Employment Hero with their HR and payroll for more than 12 years.

How to lose candidates and alienate people: the "Just Another Job Ad" trap (and how to get out)
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How to lose candidates and alienate people: the "Just Another Job Ad" trap (and how to get out)

Looking to hire your perfect match? The way you pitch your open role can be the difference between landing or losing top talent.

HR 101: Mastering Performance Reviews in NZ
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HR 101: Mastering Performance Reviews in NZ

Learn to move beyond “tick-the-box” reviews and build a process that drives real impact for your people and your bottom line.

Hire like a Hero: How to Source and Engage Top Talent
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Hire like a Hero: How to Source and Engage Top Talent

Hiring top talent is one of the most powerful ways to grow your business. Every great hire is an opportunity to scale faster, strengthen your culture, and shape the future success of your business.

Product Update: June 2025
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Product Update: June 2025

Follow our June 2025 product update as we share all of the latest and greatest features we’ve released over the last month. Read more here.

How October Protection fortified their HR and payroll with Employment Hero
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How October Protection fortified their HR and payroll with Employment Hero

Discover how this Kiwi security service provider slashed their payroll processing time from 3 days to 3 hours.

How to shortlist candidates effectively: A hiring guide for employers
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How to shortlist candidates effectively: A hiring guide for employers

When you’re faced with hundreds of CVs, how do you spot the needle in the haystack? It’s a daunting task – but with the right approach, you’ll be able to nail the shortlisting process in no time. Let’s look at how.

Beyond morning teas and free fruit: Why your workplace ‘perks’ aren’t working
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Beyond morning teas and free fruit: Why your workplace ‘perks’ aren’t working

Thinking of ways to lift your team’s spirits? Before you hit ‘Order again’ on that next batch of cheese scones, here’s something you should consider.

How Spectrum Consulting saved 20 hrs a week on HR with Employment Hero
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How Spectrum Consulting saved 20 hrs a week on HR with Employment Hero

How New Zealand-based IT consultancy Spectrum Consulting swapped chaos for clarity in HR and payroll.

10 customer service interview questions for employers
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10 customer service interview questions for employers

Hiring for a customer service role? These 10 interview questions will help you find the right person for the job.

Still Coasting? Why NZ SMEs Can’t Afford to Be Casual About Hiring
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8 min read
Still Coasting? Why NZ SMEs Can’t Afford to Be Casual About Hiring

The casual approach to hiring is costing you – find out how to snap out of it.

Recruitment compliance do's and don'ts: Hiring compliance for hiring managers
Recruitment compliance do's and don'ts: Hiring compliance for hiring managers

Learn how to stay compliant when finding talent, interviewing candidates, and onboarding new employees into your business.

Hiring Issues Holding You Back? The Business Owner’s Guide to Competing for Top Talent
Hiring Issues Holding You Back? The Business Owner’s Guide to Competing for Top Talent

This guide helps business owners and hiring managers solve recruitment challenges and attract top talent – even on a budget.

SEEK Cut the Cord. Here’s What We’re Doing About It.
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SEEK Cut the Cord. Here’s What We’re Doing About It.

Seek is ending Employment Hero’s API access. Read about what we’re doing and how we are building a faster and easier hiring future without the cost.

Behemoth Brewing: Pouring passion into payroll and HR
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Behemoth Brewing: Pouring passion into payroll and HR

Discover how Behemoth Brewing streamlined HR, payroll, and compliance with Employment Hero, empowering staff and fueling growth.

The antidote to inefficiency: Tū Ora Compass Health saves 25% on HR and Payroll with Employment Hero
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The antidote to inefficiency: Tū Ora Compass Health saves 25% on HR and Payroll with Employment Hero

With Employment Hero, Tū Ora Compass Health moved from disconnected systems to an integrated platform that boosts efficiency and compliance.

Dodge Thousands in Fines, Keep Great Staff: Onboarding Checklist
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Dodge Thousands in Fines, Keep Great Staff: Onboarding Checklist

If you run a business with under 10 staff, this onboarding checklist will help you get the most out of new hires – without the overwhelm.

Product Update: May 2025
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Product Update: May 2025

Follow our May 2025 product update as we share all of the latest and greatest features we’ve released over the last month. Read more here.

Employment Hero as Greenlight Insurance’s Best Policy for Everything HR
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Employment Hero as Greenlight Insurance’s Best Policy for Everything HR

“You won’t know yourself after the switch — it’s like a weight’s been lifted,” says Jane Oldham, People Manager at Greenlight Insurance.

Paws, pay, and performance: The franchise-ready payroll system behind Pets in the City’s growth
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Paws, pay, and performance: The franchise-ready payroll system behind Pets in the City’s growth

Learn how Pets in the City saved $3K/month and streamlined payroll with Employment Hero, enabling franchise growth and a better employee experience.

Avoid a $40K Payroll Mistake: The NZ Small Biz Payroll Checklist
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Avoid a $40K Payroll Mistake: The NZ Small Biz Payroll Checklist

Think payroll mistakes don’t matter? For businesses with under 10 staff, even small slip-ups can lead to fines of up to $40K. Find out how to avoid costly payroll mistakes with our payroll checklist for small Kiwi businesses.

Payroll software built for tradies: Direct Drains’ success story
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Payroll software built for tradies: Direct Drains’ success story

‘Find out how this Kiwi drainage company cut down their payroll processing time from a couple of hours to a few minutes a week

“A total gamechanger”: Canterbury CEO on Employment Hero Payroll
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“A total gamechanger”: Canterbury CEO on Employment Hero Payroll

Find out how this Kiwi drainage company cut down their payroll processing time from a couple of hours to a few minutes a week’.

Product Update: April 2025
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Product Update: April 2025

Follow our April 2025 product update as we share all of the latest and greatest features we’ve released over the last month. Read more here.

Cheat code unlocked: Dunedin startup transforms HR and Payroll
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Cheat code unlocked: Dunedin startup transforms HR and Payroll

“If you’re a game dev, or any small business, trying to figure out HR on your own, don’t. Just use Employment Hero. It makes employing people so much easier.”

NZ SME Essentials to Hire the Compliant Way
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NZ SME Essentials to Hire the Compliant Way

Growing a business is exciting – but if you’re hiring in New Zealand, it’s easier than you think to miss a legal obligation. Not knowing employer obligations, or hiring the wrong type of worker, could expose your business to personal grievance claims, audits, or penalties.

How Freerange is Empowering NZ Businesses with Smarter HR
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How Freerange is Empowering NZ Businesses with Smarter HR

See how Freerange scaled their HR consultancy services as an Employment Hero partner.

NZ Budget 2025: what it means for businesses
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5 min read
NZ Budget 2025: what it means for businesses

Discover what NZ Budget 2025 means for small and medium-sized businesses. Learn about new tax incentives, KiwiSaver changes, and more.

Product Update: March 2025
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3 min read
Product Update: March 2025

Follow our March 2025 product update as we share all of the latest and greatest features we’ve released over the last month. Read more here.

How Keteriki Put HR and Payroll Back on Track with Employment Hero
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How Keteriki Put HR and Payroll Back on Track with Employment Hero

Keteriki Limited, the operator of the Bay of Islands Vintage Railway, is not your average organisation. Combining the stewardship of a historical landmark with the needs of a modern tourism experience, Keteriki operates the Far North’s vintage railway that travels through the main street of the Kawakawa township, the Railway Café, and the continued restoration of the government-supported restoration project of the Kawakawa to Opua Rail Corridor and the Minerva steam boat.

How Employment Hero deducts the hassle from HR at Tax Management New Zealand
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How Employment Hero deducts the hassle from HR at Tax Management New Zealand

By automating administrative tasks, Employment Hero has freed up time for TMNZ’s HR to focus on more meaningful work, such as supporting leadership, refining company culture, and improving workforce planning

Semtex Plumbing flushes away HR admin woes with Employment Hero
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Semtex Plumbing flushes away HR admin woes with Employment Hero

Founded in  Palmerston North, New Zealand, Semtex Plumbing is a family-owned business with roots that run deep, both in the local community and in the underground infrastructure they service. What began a decade ago as a one-man operation has since grown into a thriving team of over 40 staff, delivering high-quality plumbing, gasfitting, and drainlaying services across the greater Manawatu, Horowhenua and Wellington regions. 

How Waterware plugged their HR and payroll leaks with Employment Hero
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How Waterware plugged their HR and payroll leaks with Employment Hero

Waterware is a trusted New Zealand-based importer and wholesaler of premium bathroomware, plumbing supplies, and radiant heating and cooling systems. Working with various professionals from commercial builders and plumbing merchants to architects and consultants, they’ve spent over 30 years establishing a reputation for precision and innovation in the building supplies sector.

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