New Zealand HR trends 2025: What HR leaders need to know
As we move further into 2025, New Zealand HR trends are continuing to shift. From wage pressures to legislative changes, HR professionals are navigating a complex and evolving employment environment.
Our April HR Market Update brings together the key insights we’re seeing across Aotearoa to support your decision-making:
- Workforce and wage trends: Businesses are cautiously optimistic, but salary increases remain modest—typically 3% or less. The adult minimum wage rose to $23.50 on 1 April, with the Living Wage also increasing significantly to $28.95 from September.
- Employee engagement spotlight: Engagement is a critical driver of performance and retention. Through surveys and facilitated workshops, we’re helping clients turn feedback into action—and building more resilient, connected teams in the process.
- Employment law updates: Several proposed changes could impact your policies and agreements, including a cap on personal grievance claims, changes to remedy reductions, and a new contractor test. We also highlight key developments around mutual terminations and Holidays Act reform.
👉 Download the full April 2025 HR Market Update (PDF)
At Intepeople, we’re here to help you make sense of these changes and support your workforce with confidence. If you’d like to kōrero about how these trends might apply to your business, we’d love to hear from you.