Employer Hub
Advice and tips for small business owners and employers.
Employment Leave Bill: What New Zealand employers need to know
A small business guide to upcoming changes to the Holidays Act
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Public holidays under the Employment Leave Bill: a clearer test and a few changes
Public holidays are where a lot of payroll headaches live, usually starting with one deceptively simple question: would this person have worked that day anyway?
How annual and sick leave will accrue under the Employment Leave Bill
One of the biggest shifts in the Employment Leave Bill is also one of the easiest to explain: leave will be earned by the hour, from day one.
Standard, additional and casual hours: your framework for accrual and payments
Under the Employment Leave Bill, the type of hours an employee works will decide how their leave is treated, so getting hours right will matter more than it does today, not less.
Leave payments under the Employment Leave Bill: one rate to rule them all
The current Holidays Act 2003 relies on a tangle of calculations. The Employment Leave Bill takes a very different approach.
Hiring workers from overseas
Hiring workers from overseas? As an employer, there are a few important steps to take before you welcome your new team member.
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The hidden costs of doing payroll manually
Every hour you spend wrestling with spreadsheets and chasing timesheets is an hour you're not earning money, growing your business, or having a life outside of work.
Why your payroll and your payments should be the same process
Why integrated payments make your payroll system work harder for you
Why using a PAYE intermediary is one of the best things you can do for your business
Holding on to PAYE can feel like temporary cashflow. But it's often a debt trap in disguise.
How to talk about pay with your employees
With a bit of preparation and the right approach, you can handle pay discussions confidently and fairly.
How to give feedback to employees
For many small-business employers, giving feedback to employees is one of the trickiest parts of the job.
KiwiSaver Changes FAQs
Frequently asked questions about the latest KiwiSaver changes.
KiwiSaver changes and total remuneration: What you need to know
If you use inclusive (total remuneration) pay rates, this article is for you.
What's changing on 1 April, and what you need to do
Every April brings payroll changes, and 2026 is no exception. Here's a summary of what's changing from 1 April and what it means for you and your team.
Hiring an Apprentice in New Zealand
This guide covers everything you need to know about employing an apprentice, from the paperwork to the pay, and how to set both of you up for success.
Rights, Responsibilities, and Employment Agreements
The nitty-gritty of employing for the first time
Getting the basics sorted
Getting started as a first-time employer
The Power of No
Why saying yes to everything and everyone might be killing your business
Cybersecurity: Together we've got it covered
Running a small business means wearing many hats – and cybersecurity is one of them. But don't worry, you're not in it alone.
Unlocking the hidden potential of payroll giving
Support community initiatives while boosting employee engagement.
Employees vs Contractors: A Small Business Owner's Guide
Employee or Contractor? Understanding the difference doesn't need to be overwhelming, but it is important.
Paying Contractors: Getting it right with withholding tax
An uncomplicated guide to getting contractor payments right.
Understanding Minimum Wage Requirements
Tips here to help you out with minimum wage requirements. UPDATED 23 February 2026
Casual Employment Arrangements
Understanding casual entitlements and how to use them correctly
Contracted hours, availability clauses and shift cancellations
Understanding Minimum Working Hours
April 2025 Tax Changes
Everything you need to know about the 1 April tax and employment updates.
Top 8 Tips for Building a Successful Team
Wise words from Alando Soakai, Head Coach of the Wellington Lions
Parental Leave Rules
The Surprising Parental Leave Rule You Probably Don't Know About
Preparing for your financial future
Part 4 in our Money Month Series: Preparing for your financial future
Managing your Debt
Part 2 in our Money Month Series: Managing your Debt
How you can take control of your finances
Part 3 in our Money Month Series: How you can take control
Navigating through the Tough Times
Part 1 in our Money Month Series: Navigating through the Tough Times
July 2024 Tax Changes
All the things you need to know
Talking Tax Rates, Bills and Refunds
How on earth do they work?
Preparing for Moving Day
A Payroll Guide for Farming Business
End of the Financial Year
Tax changes, reporting, and Easter
90 day trial periods are back for all employers (again)
A Summary of the 90-Day Trial
Phishing Safety
Staying Safe in an Interconnected World
Tips for Small Businesses
Doing business over the Easter or ANZAC holidays
When to open or shut up shop over Easter and ANZAC day
Parental Leave - Returning to work
What to do when returning to work
Parental Leave - During Parental Leave
During Parental Leave
Parental Leave - When employees are expecting
When Your Employees Are Expecting
Parental Leave - Entitlements when returning to work
Employee Entitlements When Returning to Work
Parental Leave - Protections
Job Protections
Parental Leave - Entitlements
The Employee Entitlements to Parental Leave
Parental Leave - Common Errors
Avoiding Common Mistakes
Did you get payroll right over the holiday season?
Holiday payroll with Karyn at Payroll Consult!
Password Safety
Tips to stay safe online with Declan from TrustHound
Patching
What is it, and are you really safe online?