PAYE and employment regulations
There are a lot of regulations governing employment in New Zealand. This section covers letters of appointment, contracts, trial periods, minimum wages and more.
Becoming an employer
Hiring someone to work for you can be a complex process. Find out about the regulations governing employment in New Zealand, including employees minimum rights, minimum wages, employment agreements and trial periods.
PAYE and payroll
Employers are required to deduct tax from staff. Find out more about payroll deductions, PAYE and how to file PAYE forms electronically.
Holidays and entitlements
Your employees are entitled to certain minimum work breaks and paid holidays. Find out more about rest and meal breaks and public holiday entitlements.
Resolving employee disputes
It is important to identify problems with employees early and resolve them as soon as possible. Find out how to resolve disputes internally and who to turn to for help if issues can’t be amicably resolved in-house.
Staff changes and exits
Staff changes are part of the natural business cycle. Find out more about ending contracts, resignation, forced resignation, retirement and retrenchments.
Health, safety and ACC
An employer's workplace safety responsibilities are detailed in the Health and Safety in Employment Act. Find out more about occupational health and safety as well as the Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC).
KiwiSaver
KiwiSaver is a government-driven work-based savings initiative designed to encourage a culture of savings. Find out more about what KiwiSaver means for employers.
