HR Compliance · New Zealand

Close compliance gaps before they cost you.

Review your setup and identify gaps so your workplace practices stay aligned with current NZ employment legislation.

HR compliance consultant reviewing employment records
Compliance-first reviews
Identify gaps now — before a Labour Inspector does.
~90%
Of investigated NZ employers found non-compliant with minimum employment standards
$100K+
Maximum company penalty — or three times the financial gain, whichever is greater
6 years
How long wage, time, and leave records must be kept under NZ law

MBIE's Labour Inspectorate has sharply increased its compliance activity, and the consequences go well beyond a warning. Labour Inspectors can seek penalties of up to $50,000 from an individual or $100,000 (or three times the financial gain, whichever is greater) from a company for a breach. Non-compliant employers are also added to MBIE's public Non-Compliant Employer List, which can block you from supporting visa applications for skilled staff.

What we help with

HR compliance reviews for New Zealand employers.

Full HR compliance audits and gap reviews

A thorough review of your current employment practices and where they stand against current law.

Wage, time, and leave record-keeping reviews

Make sure your records meet the six-year record-keeping requirements under NZ law.

Minimum wage, holiday pay, and Holidays Act checks

Catch underpayments, calculation errors and leave entitlement issues before they become costly.

Employment agreement and policy compliance reviews

Check your existing documents are still legally sound and fit for your business.

Preparing for a Labour Inspectorate audit

Get organised, understand what inspectors look for, and respond with confidence.

Ongoing legislative change monitoring

Stay on top of updates to minimum wage, holidays, and other employment obligations as they happen.

How we help

Practical compliance advice — without the overwhelm.

Clear, practical advice

Guidance aligned with current NZ legislation — no legal jargon, just what you need to do.

Documentation that protects you

Proper records and evidence to support your position if you're investigated or challenged.

Hands-on support

From the initial audit through to fixing every gap we find — we do the work with you.

Fast response

Urgent support when a Labour Inspector gets in touch or a complaint lands.

Flexible support

Choose a one-off audit or ongoing compliance support — whatever fits your business.

FAQ

Common HR compliance questions.

We review your employment agreements, wage and time records, leave calculations, holiday pay processes, minimum wage compliance, policies, and record-keeping. The goal is to find the gaps that could put you at risk with the Labour Inspectorate or in an employment dispute.
Would your business hold up to a Labour Inspectorate review?

With almost 90% of investigated employers found non-compliant, find your gaps before someone else does.

Book a free HR & H&S audit and get a clear, no-obligation view of your compliance risk.