Expanding and employing staff can be a mind field - here is what we found online for you:

Information on employment.

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) are responsible for administrating our employment laws.

Information on recruiting and employing new staff can be found via this link:

https://www.employment.govt.nz/starting-employment/

EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS

New Zealand Masonry Trade Association members may request copy of an industry developed employment agreement by emailing

BBFNZ has developed an employment quick sheet which can be accessed here: Employment Quick Sheet.

Information on your tax responsibilities for employees can be found here:

http://www.ird.govt.nz/payroll-employers/become-employer/?id=201405MegaMenu

Information for migrant workers can be found here:

http://www.immigration.govt.nz/migrant/stream/work/

A good employer helps create skilled and loyal staff.