New Zealand payroll basics factsheet

What’s in the New Zealand payroll basics factsheet?

Getting started with payroll in New Zealand? The New Zealand payroll basics factsheet explains what you need to know about managing payroll for your team.

In the Employers’ version of this guide, we’ll cover:

• Financial year dates
• The current minimum wage
• Types of leave
• Payroll giving
• KiwiSaver
• Deductions
• And more!

In the Outsourced Payroll Providers’ version of this guide, we’ll cover:

• Payday filing and deductions
• Due dates
• Types of leave
• Holidays Act compliance
• The benefits of payroll software

All government information is sourced from employment.govt.nz and govt.nz.

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