Hiring Your First Employee in New Zealand – What You Need to Know

Taking on your first employee is an exciting milestone for any New Zealand business. However, it also brings significant legal responsibilities and obligations that you must understand and meet. This comprehensive guide walks you through everything you need to know to get it right from day one. Step 1: Register as an Employer with Inland […]
From One to 240,000 Payslips: A Year in the Life of a Christchurch Payroll Bureau

Twenty-five years ago, The Paymasters started with a simple premise: get payroll right, every time, for every business that trusted us. Back then, we could count our clients on two hands. This year, we processed 240,557 payslips for 13,416 employees across hundreds of New Zealand businesses. But here’s what those numbers don’t tell you. They […]
Payroll Administration: A Day in the Life of a Payroll Administrator!

Being a Payroll Administrator is Easy. It’s Like Riding a Bike. Except the Pedals have fallen off, the Bike is On Fire, Everything is On Fire, and You’re in Hell. An honest look at one of New Zealand’s most underappreciated professions – from inside a payroll bureau 5:45 AM – The Pre-Dawn Digital Deluge […]
