NZD 48,880 per year
Employing in New Zealand
Key employment information for hiring and managing employees in New Zealand.
Minimum Wage
NZD 48,880
per year
Employer costs
~3%
of salary
Employee costs
~4.67%
of salary
Minimum Wage
Employer costs
- Kiwisaver Contribution: 3%
Employee costs
- Kiwisaver Contribution: 3%
- Acc Earners Levy: 1.67%
Taxes
Estimated employer contributions of approximately 3%, and employee contributions of approximately 4.67% of gross salary, covering mandatory social contributions and insurance.
Employee Taxes
10.5%
NZ$0+
17.5%
NZ$15,600+
30%
NZ$53,500+
33%
NZ$78,100+
39%
NZ$180,000+
- Kiwisaver Contribution 3%
- Acc Earners Levy 1.67%
Employer Taxes & Contributions
Estimated Employer Cost
~3%
Kiwisaver Contribution
3%
Working hours
Working hours per week
40 hours per week
Leave
Annual leave
20 days per year
Personal/Carer's leave
10 days per year. Medical certificate required
Public holidays in New Zealand
New Year's Day
2026-01-01
Day After New Year's Day
2026-01-02
Waitangi Day
2026-02-06
Good Friday
2026-04-03
Easter Monday
2026-04-06
Anzac Day
2026-04-27
King's Birthday
2026-06-01
Matariki
2026-07-10
Labour Day
2026-10-26
Christmas Day
2026-12-25
Boxing Day
2026-12-28
Termination
Notice period
7 days minimum (7 days during probation)
Probation period
90 – 180 days
