Employment Relations · New Zealand

Manage employee issues with confidence.

From performance and disciplinaries to restructures and disputes — Ask Your HR helps NZ employers handle difficult employee situations properly the first time.

Employment relations advisor with a client
Same-day guidance
Because timing genuinely affects the outcome.
~30%
Rise in ERA applications in a single year
$40k+
Recent ERA award against one employer for a flawed dismissal
1st time
Getting the process right the first time is the cheapest option

Whether you need one-off advice on a single employee issue, or ongoing outsourced employment relations support, we work alongside your managers with clear, practical guidance and proper documentation at every step — tailored to your business, not a generic template.

What we help with

The employee situations that keep managers up at night.

Disciplinary & misconduct

Fair, thorough investigations that hold up under scrutiny.

Performance management

Structured processes for underperformance with proper documentation.

Restructures & redundancies

Consultation, selection and communication done the right way.

Personal grievance response

Calm, strategic responses that protect your business and reputation.

Mediation prep & support

Get ready for MBIE mediation with a clear plan and position.

Difficult conversations

Coaching for managers on the conversations no one enjoys having.

90-day trial guidance

Use trial periods correctly so they actually stand up if challenged.

Process & doc reviews

Spot the gaps before an issue turns into an ERA claim.

How we help

A specialist in your corner — from first call to resolution.

Current NZ law

Clear, practical advice aligned with today's Employment Relations Act — not a decade-old template.

Proper documentation

Every step written up so your process holds up if it's ever challenged at the ERA.

Hands-on support

From the first phone call through to resolution — a real advisor, not a script.

Fast response

Timing genuinely affects the outcome of an ER process. We move quickly when you need us to.

Scaled to the issue

Support scaled to the issue in front of you — one-off or ongoing, your call.

FAQ

Common employment relations questions.

We work alongside employers to handle difficult employee situations correctly — from performance and disciplinary processes to restructures, personal grievances and mediation. We give practical advice, draft documentation, and guide you through each step.
Facing an employee issue right now?

Most issues are far easier — and cheaper — to resolve early.

Book a free HR & H&S audit or talk to one of our employment relations specialists today.