Employer's Hub
Advice and tips for small business owners and employers.
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.
KiwiSaver Changes FAQs
Employer KiwiSaver contributions rose to 3.5% on 1 April 2026 and reach 4% in 2028. Answers to the questions NZ employers are asking about the 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
From 1 April 2026 the adult minimum wage is $23.95 and KiwiSaver employer contributions rise to 3.5%. A checklist of what to change in your payroll.
Employee or Contractor NZ? How to Tell the Difference
Whether someone is an employee or a contractor in NZ comes down to control, integration and independence, not what the contract calls them.
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
Archived: the payroll and tax changes that took effect on 1 April 2025. For the current year, see our guide to the 1 April 2026 changes.
Parental Leave Rules
A parental leave rule that catches out even experienced employers, and what it means for how you calculate leave and pay when staff return.
July 2024 Tax Changes
Archived: the personal income tax threshold changes that took effect on 31 July 2024 and what they meant for NZ payroll.