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Employment Advice available 24/7

Access 24/7 employment relations advice, workplace documentation and claims support to help manage employee issues with confidence.

Support tailored for Wellington Employers

Guidance on restructures, redundancies, workplace change, consultation requirements and other employment challenges facing Wellington businesses.

Trusted by 6,500 NZ Businesses

Helping employers navigate employment obligations, workplace disputes and complex people matters through practical, ongoing support.

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How we help Wellington businesses

Whether you're managing a professional services firm, government supplier, hospitality venue, consultancy or growing business, our Employer Line helps you navigate employment issues before they become costly disputes.

24/7 employment relations advice when workplace issues arise
Guidance on restructures, redundancies and change management processes
Assistance managing performance concerns, disciplinary matters and employee conduct
Practical employment documents, templates and workplace policies
Support with consultation requirements and workplace change proposals
Advice on dismissals, employment disputes and personal grievances

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Help with Restructures and redundancies

In New Zealand, the reason for a redundancy must be genuine and the process must be fair. It isn’t enough to have a good business reason. You also need to show you consulted properly before you made up your mind.

Putting the proposal and the reasons for it in writing
Sharing relevant information with affected staff
Giving them a real chance to comment and suggest alternatives
Genuinely considering their feedback before deciding
Looking at redeployment options inside the business
Using fair, objective selection criteria if choosing between staff

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Representation if a dispute escalates

If a former employee raises a personal grievance about a restructure, dismissal or disadvantage, we represent your business through mediation and if covered by Peninsula Protect, at the Employment Relations Authority. Our team manages the case for you, with employment lawyers behind it for complex matters.

$3.3M paid to resolve claims in FY26 | 310 claims resolved | Up to $400,000 cover per claim (T&C's apply)

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What Wellington employers contact us about

Loss of a major contract: A government or corporate client pulls work and you need to reduce headcount fast without cutting corners.

Changing roles: You want to merge positions, change hours or move duties, and need to know when that becomes a restructure.

Contractor or employee?: Creative, tech and consulting businesses often rely on contractors. If the relationship looks like employment, it may be treated as one.

Performance concerns in professional teams: Managing underperformance fairly, without it being seen as a disguised dismissal.

Disputes after a restructure: A former employee claims the redundancy wasn’t genuine and raises a personal grievance.

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How the Employer Line works for Wellington businesses

Discuss your issue:

Talk through your business reasons and options before anything is announced. Our line is open 24/7, so you can call any time.

Run a fair consultation:

Get guidance on proposal letters, meetings and timeframes from our dedicated, NZ-based staff.

Make and communicate the decision:

Know what notice applies and what your agreements say about redundancy compensation.

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Our frequently asked questions and answers

Do I have to pay redundancy compensation in New Zealand?

There’s no general legal requirement to pay redundancy compensation. What you owe depends on the employment agreement, so check it carefully, and call us if the wording is unclear.

How long should consultation take?

There’s no fixed timeframe. It needs to be long enough for staff to properly consider the proposal and respond. We’ll help you set a timeline that’s fair for your situation.

Can I change someone’s role without a restructure?

Minor changes may fit within the employment agreement. Significant changes to duties, hours or pay usually need agreement or a genuine business reason accompanied by a consultation process.

Do you meet with us in person in Wellington?

No, all support is delivered by phone and online. But you're not dealing with an offshore call centre: our advisors are all New Zealand-based and available 24/7. Whether you're on Lambton Quay or out in the Hutt Valley, you can reach an expert straight away, and your first call is free.

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