We've rounded up links to websites and resources to help our members with understanding payroll and associated requirements in New Zealand.
If you're looking for Australian payroll resources, head
here.
General Resources
| Government Agency or Organisation | Resource | Why is it useful? |
| Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) | https://www.acc.co.nz/ | Information on ACC weekly compensation and cover. |
| Employment New Zealand | https://www.employment.govt.nz/ |
Information to help employees and employers understand their rights and responsibilities. Access to information including:
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| Employment New Zealand | https://www.employment.govt.nz/hours-and-wages/pay/payroll-resources/ | Resources developed to support payroll professionals. |
| Inland Revenue | https://www.ird.govt.nz/digital-service-providers | Information for Digital Service Providers working with Inland Revenue. |
| Inland Revenue |
KiwiSaver https://www.ird.govt.nz/kiwisaver |
Information on KiwiSaver for individuals, employers, scheme providers, statistics and updates. |
| Inland Revenue |
Payday Filing https://www.ird.govt.nz/employing-staff/payday-filing |
General information on Payday filing. |
| Inland Revenue | Payday Filing for DSPs |
More specific information on Payday filing for DSPs including: |
| Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment (MBIE) Employment Legislation Review | https://www.mbie.govt.nz/business-and-employment/employment-and-skills/employment-legislation-reviews/ | Current and past reviews of employment and accident compensation legislation. |
| Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment (MBIE) |
Fair Pay Agreements https://www.mbie.govt.nz/business-and-employment/employment-and-skills/employment-legislation-reviews/fair-pay-agreements/ |
Current information about the proposed Fair Pay Agreements system. |
| Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment (MBIE) |
Holidays Act Review https://www.mbie.govt.nz/business-and-employment/employment-and-skills/employment-legislation-reviews/holidays-act-review/ |
Current information on the Holidays Act Review |
| Parliamentary Counsel Office - New Zealand Legislation | https://www.legislation.govt.nz/ | Read and download acts, bills and secondary legislations |
| Work and Income New Zealand | https://www.workandincome.govt.nz/ | Information on benefits and payments. |
| NZ Payroll Practitioners Association (NZPPA) | https://www.nzppa.co.nz/ | Information for payroll practitioners and social media groups where you raise questions and ask for advice. |
Payroll-Related Legislation
If there's a resource or website you would like added to this list, please let us know.