Ending employment in New Zealand isn’t as simple as deciding it’s “not working out”. This practical guide explains how to dismiss an employee lawfully - including the correct process for poor performance, misconduct, redundancy, and medical incapacity - while reducing the risk of personal grievances.

Wrap up the year without the last-minute scramble. Download our free Holiday Season Checklist covering leave planning, payroll cut-offs, public holidays, handovers, and end-of-year team comms.

A work Christmas party should be fun, safe and stress-free — but it still comes with legal responsibilities for NZ employers. Here’s how to manage alcohol, behaviour, transport and expectations so your team has a great time without the January HR hangover.

Hiring well starts with asking the right questions. This guide breaks down the most effective interview questions for NZ employers – including behavioural, situational and motivation-based questions – and highlights the illegal questions you must avoid under New Zealand law. With practical tips and a simple interview template, it’s designed to help Kiwi businesses run fair, structured and insightful interviews.

New Zealand’s workforce is becoming increasingly multicultural, and many employers are now facing unexpected communication challenges. Misunderstandings caused by language barriers can lead to safety risks, performance issues, and frustration on both sides. Here’s why communication support matters more than ever - and what businesses can do to protect their people and their reputation.

Learn what NZ employers need to know about maternity and parental leave - eligibility, payments, and compliance, explained simply.

Hiring in 2025? These 8 common interview questions are still the go-to for Kiwi employers. Learn what to ask - and what to listen for - to find your next great hire.

Advertising a job in New Zealand takes more than posting on SEEK. From defining the role and setting pay to writing compliant, engaging ads — this guide shows employers how to attract great candidates and make the right hire, with insights from the team at Konnect Koncepts.

Crafting a strong job description goes beyond listing tasks – it’s about defining purpose, setting expectations, and showing what makes your business unique. Learn how to build a compliant, attractive job role description that draws in the right people for your Kiwi workplace.

Your essential guide to long service leave NZ. Understand entitlements, policy design, and payroll to support your team and stay compliant.

Navigating the finer points of the Parental Leave and Employment Protection Act 1987 can be tricky. Our team provides expert HR support to ensure you stay compliant while supporting your team - Get essential info to navigate parental leave laws.

A plain-language guide for NZ employers on creating a compliant employment contract NZ. Learn about mandatory clauses, legal duties, and best practices.

Restructuring doesn’t have to mean wreckage. For many New Zealand business owners, change brings stress, uncertainty, and sleepless nights — but done right, it can be about clarity, not chaos. From legal requirements under the Employment Relations Act to consulting with staff fairly, here’s how to navigate the business restructuring process in NZ without losing your people, your compliance, or your reputation.

Understand how to use the 90-day trial period in NZ correctly. Our guide for Kiwi business owners helps you avoid common mistakes and ensure legal compliance.

Feeling overwhelmed? This guide to stress leave NZ explains your rights, how to talk to your boss, and what to expect. Get clear, practical steps today.

Redundancy is never easy, but it doesn’t have to be risky. Our guide breaks down the NZ legal principles of fairness, good faith, and consultation so you can handle restructures with clarity, compliance, and compassion.

Master KiwiSaver employer contribution rules. Our guide covers rates, ESCT, and legal duties for NZ businesses, making payroll compliance simple and clear.

Is your HR where it needs to be? Our free 5-minute HR assessment helps New Zealand SMEs check compliance, review payroll and recruitment processes, and uncover people risks. Currently available FREE until the end of September, with a personalised report delivered straight to your inbox.

Overpayments happen more often than you think - from payroll errors to double payments. But handling recovery of overpaid wages isn’t as simple as making deductions from wages. Learn the risks, see real NZ cases, and find out how to manage an overpayment fairly, legally, and with care.

Hiring the wrong person can be costly — in time, money, and team morale. Candidate profiling gives you the insight to go beyond a CV and discover whether someone truly fits your role and culture. In this blog, we explain what candidate profiling is, why it matters, and how it helps you make smarter hiring decisions.