Employment Advice for New Zealand Employers

Practical, commercially focused employment support for Kiwi Businesses

Employment decisions carry risk. Getting them right protects your business, your reputation, and your bottom line.

My Advocate works with employers across New Zealand to provide clear, practical employment advice before problems arise and when challenges occur

Strong employment foundations help prevent costly disputes.

We support employers with:

Drafting and reviewing employment agreements
Contractor agreements
Workplace policies and procedures
Compliance with the Employment Relations Act, Holidays Act, and Minimum Wage Act
Advice before hiring, restructuring, or making significant changes
Guidance on managing growth and team expansion

Getting advice early often prevents disputes later.

Even well-run businesses encounter employment challenges. When they do, the process must be fair, compliant, and commercially sensible.

We assist with:

Clear guidance on disciplinary processes, investigations, warnings, and performance improvement plans.

Advice on consultation requirements, fair process, and defensible decision making.

Strategic advice to resolve matters efficiently and professionally.

Support through mediation and, where required, preparation for the Employment Relations Authority.

Our focus is always on minimising risk and resolving issues efficiently.

We’ll be your trusted employment partner, helping you make confident, informed decisions.

Employment issues can be disruptive and costly. The right advice, delivered early, provides certainty and control.

For preventative guidance, documentation review, or support through a dispute, My Advocate is here to help.