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Independent Contractor Agreement NZ: What to Include
Read more: Independent Contractor Agreement NZ: What to IncludeLearn what to include in an independent contractor agreement NZ. Cover key clauses, tax, IP, and legal tips to protect your business.
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The AI recruitment toolkit for faster, smarter hiring
Read more: The AI recruitment toolkit for faster, smarter hiringSave time during your hiring process and automate key components with these easy AI prompts.

2024 Wellness at Work Report
We asked workers from New Zealand about their mental health, how happy they are with their professional relationships, how comfortable they are talking to their manager about hairy topics, how they’re managing the current cost of living crisis, plus so much more.
The results are essential reading for any business leader in 2024.
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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…
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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…
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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.
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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.
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How NZ businesses can make the most of the winter tourism season
Winter is a peak season for a number of industries in New Zealand.
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Employer’s guide to handling redundancy legally and ethically
Redundancy has been a big talking point in 2024.

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10 common job search mistakes to avoid
Read more: 10 common job search mistakes to avoidAvoid 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.
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How to write a CV in New Zealand for remote jobs
Read more: How to write a CV in New Zealand for remote jobsWant 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.
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Culture fit interview questions to ask NZ employers
Read more: Culture fit interview questions to ask NZ employersDiscover the top culture fit interview questions to ask NZ employers. Align your next job with your values – start asking the right questions today.
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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
Discover how Te Pā, a purpose-driven organisation supporting reintegration after prison or deportation, transformed its HR & payroll systems with Employment Hero.

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’.

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.

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

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
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.

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.

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

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
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
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.

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

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

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
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
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
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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