Types of employee

Considering hiring? Find out more about types of employees and your obligations as an employer – from permanent employees, to contractors.

Overview of employee types

Find out more about employee types and what they mean for your business.

Focus on employees

Find out about your obligations as an employer – from tax to the Employment Relations Act.

Focus on casual workers

Considering hiring employees on a casual basis? Find out how to fulfil your obligations with this article.

Focus on contractors

Find out about hiring self-employed contractors, from tax to health and safety requirements.

Employing a spouse or civil union partner

Your spouse or partner can often make a great team member. Find out about the potential issues and your legal responsibilities.

Employing workers from overseas

Find out more about your obligations when employing workers from overseas and ensuring prospective employees are legally entitled to work in New Zealand.

Document Actions