Human Resources Director New Zealand

Human Resources Director (HRD) is the premier destination for news, insights, and analysis tailored for HR professionals in New Zealand. Exclusively available online, HRD offers a real-time web platform that helps industry experts stay informed about the latest trends, viewpoints, and professional analyses that impact their work, organizations, and the broader field. HRD also features a regular e-newsletter sent to inboxes throughout New Zealand, highlighting essential updates in areas like team building, recruitment strategies, leadership, international hiring, labor laws, training and development, employee engagement, rewards and recognition, social media trends, HR technology, corporate health, salary packaging, and overall market insights.

Trade/B2B

English

Online/Digital

Outlet metrics

Domain Authority

Ranking

Global

#386665

Australia

#35046

Business and Consumer Services/Business Services

#411

Traffic sources

Monthly visitors

Articles

New FIFO resort accommodation unveiled

1 day ago | hcamag.com | Dexter Tilo

New resort seeks to offer premium accommodation for FIFO workers Mineral Resources (MinRes) has formally opened its Mungala Resort to provide accommodation for its fly-in fly-out (FIFO) workers amid accommodation challenges in Western Australia's resources sector.
Why employers aren't hiring more apprentices and trainees

2 days ago | hcamag.com | Dexter Tilo

According to Willox, Australia will need an extra 186,800 skilled technicians and trade workers alone by 2034. "A skilled workforce that matches employer needs is a critical piece of Australia's productivity uplift. Workforce shortages are already a huge problem, impacting productivity and stopping businesses from running their operations in the most efficient way possible or growing their business," he said.
US employers fall short on paid caregiving leave expectations

2 days ago | hcamag.com | Dexter Tilo

In fact, paid time off to take care of a family member emerged as the most valued benefit employees believe their employer can offer. "Caregiving isn't a niche issue — it's a workplace reality. Employees across every demographic are asking for paid leave, and employers who don't respond risk losing talent," said Michael Estep, president, Prudential Group Insurance, in a statement.
Only 1 in 5 HR leaders play an active role in AI strategy, Harvard report finds

2 days ago | hcamag.com | Dexter Tilo

According to the report, this may be due to overall perceptions about the HR function, which is seen as "lacking the necessary technological expertise." It found that 52% of the respondents cited insufficient AI expertise within their function as the top challenge preventing HR from playing a role in AI strategy.
Job applications up amid drop in openings - report

2 days ago | hcamag.com | Dexter Tilo

Competition for job ads at an 'extremely high level' Applications per job advertisement across New Zealand hit a record high amid decreasing job openings across the country, according to a new report from SEEK NZ. Its latest Employment Report showed that applications per job ad went up by two per cent month-on-month in April, as the data is recorded with a one-month lag.
Penalties reinstated for partial strikes

2 days ago | hcamag.com | Dexter Tilo

Employers may deduct 10% of partial strike participants' wages The New Zealand Government has reinstated penalties for employees who participate in partial strikes in a bid to reduce disruption to the community. The newly passed amendment to the Employment Relations Act grants employers the option to deduct 10% of strike participants' wages or reduce them by a proportionate amount.
Nearly two in three Malaysians fear AI will replace their jobs, report finds

2 days ago | hcamag.com | Dexter Tilo

But at the same time, 63% of adults in Malaysia also think that AI will replace their current job in the next five years, up slightly from 62% last year. "This trend suggests a growing willingness to integrate AI into the workplace. However, this optimism is also accompanied by its own anxiety, as 63% of Malaysians worry that AI could potentially replace their current job within the next three to five years," Ipsos Malaysia said in a statement.
Increase in Singaporeans 'thriving' at work, report finds

2 days ago | hcamag.com | Dexter Tilo

Singapore records biggest growth in employees who experience pressure as positive stress More than a quarter of employees in Singapore are thriving in the workplace, but insecurities remain over the usage of flexible work arrangements, according to a new report. ADP Research's "People at Work 2025" report revealed that 26% of Singaporean employees are thriving, an 11-percentage-point increase from last year, and the highest growth globally.
More employers recruiting despite online job ads decline

2 days ago | hcamag.com | Dexter Tilo

Recruitment rate in Australia reached 50% in May More employers are recruiting employees despite a slight decline in online job advertisements in May, according to Jobs and Skills Australia. The recruitment rate, or the proportion of employers currently recruiting or who recruited in the previous month, reached 50% in May, two percentage points higher than April.
Horticulture employers fined $760,000 for non-compliance

3 days ago | hcamag.com | Dexter Tilo

The Fair Work Ombudsman announced fines and new inspections in major farming regions The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) has issued $760,000 in fines to employers in Australian regions that failed to meet their payslip and record-keeping obligations. The fines were issued under a three-year campaign that subjected a total of 512 horticulture employers in 15 regional hotspots to surprise inspections.