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For New Zealand managers aiming to provide a supportive workplace culture for parents, work-life balance and family-friendly policies.

For NZ businesses 

 

How does parental leave work in New Zealand?

As an employer, learn how to manage your organisation's maternity leave processes and employee entitlements.

Employee applied for parental leave?

Download HR Today's parental leave process including:

  • Parental leave entitlements (Primary, primary carer, and special leave)
  • Letters you need to create
  • 4 step parental leave process
  • Key takeaway


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