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Discover how we supported Wānaka Horse Trekking to hire their first full-time employee with compliant documentation and practical HR advice.

Supporting a growing Wānaka engineering business with compliant employment agreements, policy development and practical HR advisory

If you run a small business in New Zealand and employ people, HR compliance probably sits somewhere between “I know this matters” and “I hope we’re doing this right”. Most business owners are not trying to get HR wrong. HR tends to evolve quietly as businesses grow, one hire here and a contract tweak there, until suddenly it feels more complex, more time-consuming, and higher risk than expected. The reality is HR does not need to be complicated or overwhelming. It just needs

At Leafcutter, we support busy business owners and community leaders across New Zealand. Whether it’s simplifying systems, building capability, or securing funding, we’re often having the same conversation, people are tired. The to-do list feels never-ending. Motivation dips. Clarity gets lost in the chaos. We recently came across a course covering seven behavioural themes that help people stay clear, motivated, and focused. The core ideas sparked some great thinking. So we’v

Good faith employment relationships start with ensuring the employee and employer have the same expectations about the role and working conditions. A well-written employment agreement helps the employee and employer to know what is expected from them and what they’re entitled to. This means misunderstandings are less likely to happen and if a problem arises then the employee and employer can refer to the employment agreement for clarification. Did you know?.. Every employee M

Covid – 19 has altered the job market significantly for the foreseeable future. This is highlighted in low unemployment rates, large numbers of job adverts, and low numbers of qualified candidates applying for roles. The ability to bring in skilled services from overseas has been drastically reduced. So, where do we go from here? It's time to make the shift, look beyond the CV, and commit to hiring for attitude and training for skills required. The emphasis is on personal att

As a business owner you know how important it is to have good people working for you, particularly when they are representing your business when you are not around. It seems like a no brainer, but the reality of finding the right person can be challenging and time-consuming. Hiring someone who conveniently walks in the door, or is a “friend of a friend” is all too common. When you replace someone amazing with someone less than ordinary, your customers may start to look elsewh