EMPLOYER OF RECORD SERVICES
Build your team in New Zealand without establishing a local entity. ANZPEO acts as the legal employer, handling employment, payroll and compliance administration from day one.
ANZPEO supports international businesses to employ staff in New Zealand without establishing a local entity. We handle employment, payroll and HR administration, so you can focus on growing your team and operating in-market.
Hire and onboard employees without the delays of establishing a local entity, allowing you to start operating sooner.
Engage employees for short-term or long-term roles without committing to establishing a permanent entity.
Reduce the time, cost and administrative burden of establishing and maintaining a local presence, with ANZPEO handling employment, payroll and HR administration.
“I have worked with ANZPEO to onboard contractors in New Zealand, and they have been such a pleasure to work with. They are responsive, collaborative and flexible, and were able to work quickly to ensure our contractors were onboarded on time.”
Relocate and employ international talent without a visa sponsorship license through ANZPEO.
Payroll, compliance and HR administration in New Zealand managed by a local team.
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An Employer of Record acts as the legal employer for workers in New Zealand on behalf of another company. It handles employment agreements, payroll and statutory obligations,while the client company retains responsibility for the employee’s role, responsibilities and day-to-day activities
No. An Employer of Record allows businesses to employ staff in New Zealand without establishing a local entity, as it acts as the legal employer on your behalf.
An Employer of Record allows businesses to employ staff in New Zealand without establishing a local entity. It provides a compliant way to manage employment, payroll and employment obligations while reducing the time, cost and administrative complexity of local expansion.
The client company manages the employee’s day-to-day work, responsibilities and performance. The Employer of Record is the legal employer, handling payroll, employment obligations and compliance with New Zealand employment laws.
In certain cases, yes. ANZPEO can sponsor eligible workers for employer-sponsored visa pathways, including the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV), enabling businesses to employ eligible overseas workers in New Zealand.
A staffing agency typically recruits and places workers, often for temporary roles. An Employer of Record acts as the legal employer on behalf of your business, handling payroll and employment obligations, while you retain control over the employee’s day-to-day role.
An Employer of Record is responsible for payroll processing, PAYE tax reporting, KiwiSaver contributions and ensuring compliance with New Zealand employment legislation, including the Holidays Act and other relevant employment laws.
Yes. Employees engaged through an Employer of Record receive entitlements in line with New Zealand employment law, including minimum wage, paid leave entitlements and KiwiSaver contributions where applicable.
In New Zealand, the distinction between employees and contractors is based on the nature of the working relationship, not just the contract itself. Misclassification can impact tax, leave entitlements and employer obligations, so it’s important to get this right from the outset.
