New Zealand

New Zealand, known as Aotearoa, offers a stable and transparent business environment with a strong legal framework and a skilled, English-speaking workforce. Its progressive tax system, comprehensive social security benefits, and commitment to work-life balance make it an attractive destination for both employers and employees.
Contractor Management
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Payroll
Contractor of Record
Currency
New Zealand dollar (NZD)
Payroll Frequency
Bi-monthly/monthly
Employer Taxes
4%

Overview

Population
~5 million
Language
English and Māori
Capital
Wellington
Currency
New Zealand dollar (NZD)
Country code
+64
Min wage
23.50 NZD per hour
Working hours
8 hours per day
Weekdays
Monday to Friday
Work hours per week
40 hours per week

Payroll

Salaried Employees
Time-Based Employees
13th Salary
  • Not mandatory; subject to employer discretion
Avg employer tax

4%

Tax Breakdown

Personal Income Tax (PIT):

0 – NZD $15,600
10.5%
NZD $15,601 – $53,500
17.5%
NZD $53,501 – $78,100
30%
NZD $78,101 – $180,000
33%
Over NZD $180,000
39%

Corporate Income Tax (CIT):

Standard Rate
28%
Special Rules
The Income Inclusion Rule (IIR) and Undertaxed Profits Rule (UTPR) apply to multinational entities starting from 1 January 2025

VAT

VAT

15%

Tax Calculation for New Zealand
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Employer cost
Total monthly cost of employment
GBP 9,633
Gross monthly salary costs
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes and contributions
GBP 8,334
Employee cost
Net monthly salary
GBP 5,137
Gross monthly salary
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes & social security
GBP 8,334
Employer cost
Total yearly cost of employment
GBP 9,633
Gross yearly salary costs
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes and contributions
GBP 8,334
Employee cost
Net yearly salary
GBP 5,137
Gross yearly salary
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes & social security
GBP 8,334
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Onboarding Process

Onboarding in New Zealand typically includes the following steps to ensure a smooth transition for new hires:

Employment Contract

  • Must be in writing
  • Include job title, duties, salary, working hours, leave entitlements, and termination conditions

Registration with Authorities

Register the employee with the Inland Revenue Department (IRD)

Payroll Setup

Ensure accurate calculation and withholding of taxes and ACC levies

Employee Documentation

Collect personal identification, bank account details, and tax information

Workplace Policies

Provide access to company policies, health and safety guidelines, and any applicable collective agreements

Pre-boarding

Pre-boarding

Pre-boarding

Key Elements of an Employment Contract in New Zealand
When drafting an employment contract for employees in New Zealand, the following key elements should be included:

Personal Details

Name, contact information, and role of the employee.

Employee Leave Policies

Sick days
  • 5 days per year after 6 months of continuous employment
Maternity leave
  • Maternity leave is known as primary carer leave in New Zealand, and it covers 26 weeks paid by the government at rates ranging between 177 and 585.80 NZD per week.
Paternity leave
  •  Up to 26 weeks of paid leave at 100% of the employee's average weekly earnings

Bereavement Leave

  •  3 days for immediate family members
Annual Leave
  • Minimum Statutory Leave: At least 4 weeks (20 working days) per year
  • Holiday Pay: Typically 8% of gross earnings, paid annually or upon leaving employment
11 Public holidays in New Zealand
1st
New Year's Day
2nd
Day after New Year's Day
6th
Waitangi Day
18th
Good Friday
21st
Easter Monday
25th
Anzac Day
2nd
King's Birthday
20th
Matariki
27th
Labour Day
25th
Christmas Day
26th
Boxing Day
  • 1 Jan: New Year's Day
  • 2 Jan: Day after New Year's Day
  • 3 Jan: Day after New Year's Day
  • 4 Jan: Day after New Year's Day
  • 6 Feb: Waitangi Day
  • 7 Feb: Waitangi Day Holiday
  • 15 Apr: Good Friday
  • 18 Apr: Easter Monday
  • 25 Apr: Anzac Day
  • 6 Jun: Queen's Birthday
  • 24 Jun: Matariki
  • 24 Oct: Labor Day
  • 25 Dec: Christmas Day
  • 26 Dec: Boxing Day
  • 27 Dec: Christmas Holiday

Termination Process

Permissible Grounds

  • Mutual agreement
  • Redundancy
  • Misconduct
  • Performance issues

Notice Period

  • Employee-Initiated: 2 weeks
  • Employer-Initiated: 2 weeks

Severance Pay

Not mandatory; subject to employment agreements

Probation Period

  • Duration: Up to 90 days
  • Conditions: Must be explicitly stated in the employment contract

Personal Details

Name, contact information, and role of the employee.

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New Zealand

New Zealand, known as Aotearoa, offers a stable and transparent business environment with a strong legal framework and a skilled, English-speaking workforce. Its progressive tax system, comprehensive social security benefits, and commitment to work-life balance make it an attractive destination for both employers and employees.
Contractor Management
EOR
Payroll
Contractor of Record
العملة
New Zealand dollar (NZD)
تردد الرواتب
Bi-monthly/monthly
ضرائب أصحاب العمل
4%

نظرة عامة

التركيبة السكانية
~5 million
اللغة
English and Māori
العاصمة
Wellington
العملة
New Zealand dollar (NZD)
رمز الاتصال الدولي
+64
الحد الأدنى للأجور
23.50 NZD per hour
ساعات العمل
8 hours per day
أيام الأسبوع
Monday to Friday
ساعات العمل اسبوعيا
40 hours per week

الرواتب

الموظفون برواتب ثابتة
الموظفون بنظام الأجر الزمني
13th Salary
  • Not mandatory; subject to employer discretion
متوسط ​​ضريبة صاحب العمل

4%

تحصيل الضرائب

Personal Income Tax (PIT):

0 – NZD $15,600
10.5%
NZD $15,601 – $53,500
17.5%
NZD $53,501 – $78,100
30%
NZD $78,101 – $180,000
33%
Over NZD $180,000
39%

Corporate Income Tax (CIT):

Standard Rate
28%
Special Rules
The Income Inclusion Rule (IIR) and Undertaxed Profits Rule (UTPR) apply to multinational entities starting from 1 January 2025

ضريبة القيمة المضافة

ضريبة القيمة المضافة

15%

حساب الضريبة في New Zealand
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تكلفة صاحب العمل
إجمالي تكلفة التوظيف الشهرية
GBP 9,633
إجمالي تكاليف الراتب الشهري
GBP 8,334
الضرائب والمساهمات المقدرة
GBP 8,334
تكلفة الموظف
صافي الراتب الشهري

GBP 5,137
الراتب الشهري الإجمالي
GBP 8,334
الضرائب المقدرة والضمان الاجتماعي
GBP 8,334
تكلفة صاحب العمل
إجمالي تكلفة التوظيف السنوية
GBP 9,633
إجمالي تكاليف الرواتب السنوية
GBP 8,334
الضرائب والمساهمات المقدرة
GBP 8,334
تكلفة الموظف
صافي الراتب السنوي

GBP 5,137
الراتب السنوي الإجمالي
GBP 8,334
الضرائب المقدرة والضمان الاجتماعي
GBP 8,334
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عملية الانضمام

تشمل عملية التوظيف في New Zealand عادة الخطوات التالية لضمان انتقال سلس للموظفين الجدد:

Employment Contract

  • Must be in writing
  • Include job title, duties, salary, working hours, leave entitlements, and termination conditions

Registration with Authorities

Register the employee with the Inland Revenue Department (IRD)

Payroll Setup

Ensure accurate calculation and withholding of taxes and ACC levies

Employee Documentation

Collect personal identification, bank account details, and tax information

Workplace Policies

Provide access to company policies, health and safety guidelines, and any applicable collective agreements

Pre-boarding

Pre-boarding

Pre-boarding

العناصر الأساسية في عقد العمل في New Zealand
عند إعداد عقد عمل للموظفين في New Zealand يجب تضمين العناصر الأساسية التالية:

Personal Details

Name, contact information, and role of the employee.

سياسات إجازات الموظفين

الإجازات المرضية
  • 5 days per year after 6 months of continuous employment
إجازة الأمومة
  • Maternity leave is known as primary carer leave in New Zealand, and it covers 26 weeks paid by the government at rates ranging between 177 and 585.80 NZD per week.
إجازة الأبوة
  •  Up to 26 weeks of paid leave at 100% of the employee's average weekly earnings

Bereavement Leave

  •  3 days for immediate family members
Annual Leave
  • Minimum Statutory Leave: At least 4 weeks (20 working days) per year
  • Holiday Pay: Typically 8% of gross earnings, paid annually or upon leaving employment
11 عطلات رسمية في New Zealand
1st
New Year's Day
2nd
Day after New Year's Day
6th
Waitangi Day
18th
Good Friday
21st
Easter Monday
25th
Anzac Day
2nd
King's Birthday
20th
Matariki
27th
Labour Day
25th
Christmas Day
26th
Boxing Day
  • 1 Jan: New Year's Day
  • 2 Jan: Day after New Year's Day
  • 3 Jan: Day after New Year's Day
  • 4 Jan: Day after New Year's Day
  • 6 Feb: Waitangi Day
  • 7 Feb: Waitangi Day Holiday
  • 15 Apr: Good Friday
  • 18 Apr: Easter Monday
  • 25 Apr: Anzac Day
  • 6 Jun: Queen's Birthday
  • 24 Jun: Matariki
  • 24 Oct: Labor Day
  • 25 Dec: Christmas Day
  • 26 Dec: Boxing Day
  • 27 Dec: Christmas Holiday

عملية إنهاء العقود

Permissible Grounds

  • Mutual agreement
  • Redundancy
  • Misconduct
  • Performance issues

Notice Period

  • Employee-Initiated: 2 weeks
  • Employer-Initiated: 2 weeks

Severance Pay

Not mandatory; subject to employment agreements

Probation Period

  • Duration: Up to 90 days
  • Conditions: Must be explicitly stated in the employment contract

Personal Details

Name, contact information, and role of the employee.

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Challenges of Remote Hiring in _

Simplifying Remote Hiring in _ with RemotePass 

نمِّ فريقك في New Zealand
مع ريموت باس

New Zealand offers a strategic gateway to the Asia-Pacific market, with a skilled workforce and favorable business conditions. RemotePass simplifies the process of hiring and managing employees in New Zealand, ensuring compliance with local laws, handling payroll and benefits, and providing a seamless experience for both employers and employees.

يصبح بناء فريق عالمي وتوسيعه مهمة سهلة مع ريموت باس. منصتنا تبسّط تعقيدات التوظيف والرواتب والامتثال القانوني في أكثر من 150 دولة، بما في ذلك New Zealand.

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