HR Guides

HRNZ's The Basics aims to provide HRNZ members with comprehensive and easy-to-use materials that support your daily HR operations. The Guides cover off the essentials of fundamental HR processes and procedures, and provide simple guidelines, frameworks and useful templates for our members.
As HRNZ's The Basics are for members only, please log in to access the content.
We will be continuously reviewing and updating our suite of HR Guides to keep up to date with changes to employment legislation, and other relevant trends. Please do not hesitate to reach out to us at [email protected] if you need any further information or want to let us know what topics we should cover next!
Disclaimer: These guides and templates are provided for the general information of members, and should not be considered a substitute for legal or other professional advice. You are urged to seek specific professional advice in particular circumstances.

HRNZ Executive Guides - Governance
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Bullying and Harassment
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Choosing HRIS
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Culturally Safe Workplaces
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Employee Experience
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Exit Interviews
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Flexible Working
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Health and Safety at Work
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Immigration
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Investigation & Disciplinary Process
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Learning and Development
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Managing Performance Issues
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Managing Sick Leave and Medical Incapacity
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Minimum Employment Standards
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Pre Employment Checks
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Recruitment
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Restructuring & Redundancy
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Te Ao Māori and Te Reo Māori
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Updated Protected Disclosure Act
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Wellbeing
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