Employer of Record (EOR) in New Zealand
Native Teams’ EOR solutions help you hire employees in New Zealand. With the help of our platform and dedicated teams, you can work with professionals from New Zealand in full compliance with local labour laws. Hire and expand your team, provide dedicated employee-level support, and get the ultimate value globally with Native Teams!
How does an EOR in New Zealand work?
Before you can hire an employee in New Zealand, every employer must have their own legal entity in the country. The establishment process is very complex and time-consuming, and requires both professional expertise and financial resources.
A more cost-effective alternative is partnering with an EOR provider like Native Teams. Your EOR partner will be the legal employer for your team in New Zealand, handling responsibilities such as contracts, payroll, taxes, benefits, and more. In addition, our dedicated local teams will provide employee-level support for your teams, making sure that each team member feels taken care of as you scale your team more efficiently.
Who can use EOR Services in New Zealand?
Native Teams’ EOR solutions are designed for businesses that want to expand their team in New Zealand and get full employee-level support.
Whether you’re a small startup or a large corporation, Native Teams’ EOR solutions can be adjusted to your needs, providing you with global payroll, local taxes, employment benefits, contracts, and more - all in full compliance with labour laws. With this, you can provide full support for each of your team members and grow your team without complex administrative and compliance tasks.
Features of Native Teams’ EOR services in New Zealand
Employment status
Native Teams is your “boots on the ground” in New Zealand, providing legal employment for your team in the country. With this, you can work with the best talent without worrying about employment contracts, benefits, payroll, taxes, and local law compliance.
HR administration and documentation
Our platform will automate your HR administration and let you have all your necessary documents in one place. By providing you with a centralised space for everything you need, you can access essential information for each of your employees with just a click.
Global payroll
Native Teams provides payroll calculators adjusted to the labour laws of more than 85 countries worldwide. With this, every business owner or individual can calculate their salaries, taxes, benefits, and other statutory deductions for themselves or their team members in New Zealand.
Benefits
Whether it’s social security benefits, paid leave, or extra perks like gyms and coworking places, you can manage everything from the Native Teams platform. Our team’s top priority is taking care of each of your team members, making them feel supported every step of the way.
Explore our detailed hiring guide to learn more about the labour laws and regulations in New Zealand.
What legal requirements exist for employment in New Zealand
Company registration
Every business owner should register a company in the country before hiring any individual from New Zealand.
Employment contracts
Every employee must have a signed employment contract before starting to work. The employment contract must state the most important employment terms, such as job description, wage, working hours, and other terms.
Minimum wage
Employers are legally required to provide their employees with at least the minimum statutory wage in New Zealand.
Social security taxes
Employers in New Zealand must submit ESCT (Employee Superannuation Contribution Tax) to each employee’s Kiwi Saver fund.
Income taxes
Employers must also withhold income taxes from their employees’ salaries and submit it to New Zealand’s authorities.
Health and safety regulations
Employers must provide a safe working environment and comply with health and safety regulations in New Zealand.
Laws against discrimination
New Zealand's labour laws prohibit discrimination against workers based on their nationality, gender, race, sexual orientation, ethnicity, political beliefs, religion, or disability.
Employment law compliance
Employers are required to comply with the other employment laws in New Zealand, including those for notice periods, termination of employment, and others.
Please note that all these requirements may vary depending on the job type, the employer and individual circumstances.
Why choose Native Teams as your New Zealand Employer of Record?
Native Teams is your dedicated partner for global work payments and employment, providing EOR solutions in 85+ countries worldwide.
With the goal of simplifying global employment and providing you with maximal value globally, we empower businesses with comprehensive employee-level care, financial security and stability, and cost-efficient scaling.
``What is an Employer of Record?
An Employer of Record (EOR) is a third-party organisation that assumes the role of legal employer for their client company. This means that the client company’s employees are formally employed through the EOR’s legal entities in the hiring country, and the EOR handles payroll, taxes, benefits, contracts, and other HR functions.
What are the costs of using an Employer or Record in New Zealand?
The expenses for EOR services in New Zealand are different, depending on the specific EOR provider, the number of employees, and the scope of HR services your business requires.
As an EOR partner trusted by global companies in 85+ countries, Native Teams offers a transparent pricing structure with no hidden fees. For more information regarding our EOR pricing, please visit our pricing page.
What is the difference between PEO and EOR?
EOR providers take over the role of legal employer for your company, meaning they take responsibility for hiring employees, managing payroll, administering employee benefits, withholding taxes, and other functions. As such, EOR providers are beneficial for companies that want to hire in foreign countries but do not have legal entities there.
PEO providers cover only a portion of these responsibilities, including HR functions like payroll and benefits administration. The client company remains the legal employer of the new hires and shares responsibility for employment management and compliance. As such, PEO providers are a good option for companies that have their own legal entities in the countries where they are hiring but need expert support with their essential HR operations.
What are the responsibilities of an Employer of Record (EOR) service provider?
The main responsibility of an EOR provider is to be the legal employer for your team in their home countries. With this, your employees are formally employed through the EOR’s entities, and they handle tasks such as payroll processing, benefits administration, employment contracts, and addressing employment-related issues, among others. In addition, some EOR providers may offer additional HR services or support if the client company needs them.
Is using an Employer of Record in New Zealand legal?
Yes, using Employer of Record solutions in New Zealand is entirely legal. In fact, one of the main responsibilities of EOR providers is helping businesses hire employees in compliance with the country’s labour laws. With the help of an EOR provider, businesses can work with the best talent anywhere without complex entity setups and legal requirements.
Why should I use EOR instead of opening my own company or an office in New Zealand?
Opening a company in New Zealand is a very complex process that requires time, money, and legal expertise. The process involves registering with the authorities, obtaining a tax number, opening business bank accounts, and sometimes even finding physical office space for your business. All of this must be done before you can hire any individual from New Zealand.
EOR providers let you skip the complex procedure and hire quickly, cost-effectively, and compliantly with the laws. Your EOR provider will take over the responsibility of legally employing your team members in New Zealand and managing payroll, benefits administration, and taxes for them in compliance with labour laws. This way, you can hire and expand your team in New Zealand without having to navigate the country's complex labour laws and regulations.
How many people can I employ in New Zealand?
There is no specific limit on the number of employees you can hire in New Zealand or any other country. Using the services of Native Teams, you can employ as many individuals as your business requires.