EOR New Zealand

Employ the best talent in New Zealand using EOR

An Employer of Record (EOR) solution lets you employ and manage workers efficiently in New Zealand by taking care of:

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A quick glimpse of hiring in New Zealand

NZD $

Salary payment currency

English

Contract language

40

Working hours per week

22.70 NZD/hr

Min. hourly salary

4.39%

Employer cost

11

Bank holidays per year

1st Apr - 31st Mar

Tax cycle

10.5%-39%

Employee tax

Looking to employ staff in New Zealand hassle-free ?

Everything you need to know before
making your first hire in New Zealand

Contracts & Agreements

Compensation & Benefits

Taxes & Costs

Leaves

Termination & Severance

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Contracts & Agreements

The three main types of employment agreements in New Zealand are permanent employment agreements, fixed-term employment agreements, and casual employment agreements. In determining the best agreement, employers should consider the project length, what is common in the industry, and the circumstances which led to the position becoming available.

Permanent Employment Agreement

Employees on permanent agreements work indefinitely unless either they or their employer terminate their employment. Permanent employees can work full-time or part time, and benefit from increased job security since their is no end date of employment.

Fixed-Term Employment Agreement

A fixed-term employment agreement is a temporary agreement that ends on a specified date or when a specific event happens. There must be a genuine reason for an employer to employ a person on a fixed-term basis and this must be mentioned in the employment contract.

Casual Employment Agreement

Casual employment agreements are often used when you want to employ a person for irregular or intermittent work. These employees don't have any set working hours and are employed on an “as and when needed” basis.

With An EOR solution, your employees sign a legal contract with the Employer Of Record while they share a normal working relationship with you.

Compensation & Benefits

Minimum Pay

As of April 1, 2023, the minimum wage in New Zealand is NZD 22.70/hour. For young employees starting their career, and for those with limited experience, the minimum wage is NZD 18.16 an hour.

Payout Cycle

Employee salary can paid out on a weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly basis. It must be specified on the employment contract. The most common frequency of payment in New Zealand is monthly which is paid at the end of each calendar month.

Working Hours

New Zealand has a typical work day of 8 hours and a 40-hour work week from Monday to Friday for a full-time employee. Overtime may be paid for work performed beyond normal hours or it may be factored into the employee’s base salary.

Guaranteed Benefits

A high-quality public health care system is available in New Zealand, which is subsidized for eligible individuals. Treatments and surgeries are covered by the government-funded institution.
Employees benefit from coverage under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015. The legislation covers both physical and mental health of workers by granting them protection should they choose to stop work due to safety concerns.
KiwiSaver is a work-based pension fund, available to employees between the ages of 18 and 65. Employers are required to match the contribution of the employee to this fund. An employee may opt-in and contribute 3%, 4%, 6%, 8% or 10% of their basic salary each month. If an employee enrols into KiwiSaver, an employer must also make a contribution of at least 3% of gross earnings.

Ask us for a Salary Benchmark for your EOR worker.

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Taxes & Costs

Tax for Employees

Employees are subjected to pay taxes as per the following income brackets by law:

Taxable income band (NZD)	National income tax rate
Up to NZD 14,000	10.5%
NZD 14,000 - NZD 48,000	17.5%
NZD 48,000 - NZD 70,000	30%
NZD 70,000 - NZD 180,000	33%
Above NZD 180,000	39%

Employer Cost

Employers are required to contribute 3% of an employee’s salary into the KiwiSaver pension scheme. Additionally, employers mus also contribute 1.39% as Accident Compensation Corporation tax (ACC), which covers employees' rehabilitation and weekly compensation after an injury.

Ask us for a Gross to Net simulation or a Total Employment Cost calculation for your EOR worker.

Leaves

A worker is entitled to leave depending on the type of employment agreement under which they are engaged. The main types of leave in New Zealand include:

Annual Leave

Employees in New Zealand are entitled to 4 weeks of paid annual leave after completion of 12 months continuous work. Accrued annual leave does not expire and will remain an entitlement until the days are used, cashed-up, or the employment ends.

Parental Leave

Employees that have worked for at least 6 months are eligible for up to 26 weeks of paid maternity leave, starting not earlier than 6 weeks before the due date. Paternity or partner's leave can be taken for 1 week (for employees working for at least 6 months) or 2 weeks (for employees working for at least 12 months).

Sick Leave

Every year, employees in New Zealand can take up to 10 days of paid sick leave. It can be used when a worker is sick or injured as well as when their spouse, partner, dependent child, or other person who depends on them is sick or injured. Employers may request proof of illness in some cases.

Additionally, employees in New Zealand can take different kinds of leaves like Bereavement leave, Stress leave, Jury Service leave, and more. For a full list of leaves and public holidays that your new hire in New Zealand is entitled to, talk to one of our experts .

Termination & Severance

Termination

An employee can be terminated for multiple reasons ranging from unexplained absence to resignation or retirement. A notice period specified is commonly specified in an employment contract with 2 to 4 weeks being best practice.

Severance Pay

Severance pay is not mandatory in New Zealand. If an employment agreement mentions severance pay, the employer will have to pay it after termination. However, if an employment agreement doesn't mention any such clause, an employee isn't legally entitled to severance pay.

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Why choose an Employer Of Record (EOR)
in New Zealand?

An Employer Of Record (EOR) solution is relevant for multiple use cases:

Why trust BGC as your Employer Of Record (EOR)?

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EOR New Zealand

Employ the best talent in New Zealand using EOR

A quick glimpse of hiring in New Zealand

NZD $

English

40

22.70 NZD/hr

4.39%

11

1st Apr - 31st Mar

10.5%-39%

Looking to employ staff in New Zealand hassle-free ?

Everything you need to know before making your first hire in New Zealand

Contracts & Agreements

Compensation & Benefits

Taxes & Costs

Leaves

Termination & Severance

Hire and manage your workforce anywhere in APAC

Contracts & Agreements

Permanent Employment Agreement

Fixed-Term Employment Agreement

Casual Employment Agreement

Compensation & Benefits

Minimum Pay

Payout Cycle

Working Hours

Guaranteed Benefits

Streamline payroll, taxes, and every other HR administration task with one service: Employer Of Record (EOR)

Taxes & Costs

Tax for Employees

Employer Cost

Leaves

Annual Leave

Parental Leave

Sick Leave

Termination & Severance

Termination

Severance Pay

Ready to expand your business across multiple countries in the APAC region?​

Why choose an Employer Of Record (EOR) in New Zealand?

An Employer Of Record (EOR) solution is relevant for multiple use cases:

Why trust BGC as your Employer Of Record (EOR)?

Industry Expertise

Technology Leverage

Cost-effective pricing

Talk to us and make hiring in APAC a breeze!

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Everything you need to know before
making your first hire in New Zealand

Ready to expand your business across multiple countries in the APAC region?

Why choose an Employer Of Record (EOR)
in New Zealand?