by Strategic Pay | Jul 21, 2026 |
Motu Research has recently released a research paper, co-authored by Strategic Pay Principal Consultant Lyn Brieseman, examining pay differences between the public and private sectors using both Stats NZ data and Strategic Pay’s job evaluation database. The paper is...
by Strategic Pay | Jun 19, 2026 |
Beyond the Paycheque: What Drives Turnover Our latest analysis with NZIER shows that voluntary turnover in New Zealand is driven by more than just pay movements. Employee confidence plays a critical role – and it shifts quickly during periods of economic pressure such...
by Strategic Pay | May 22, 2026 |
The remuneration environment remains constrained and complex. In a low growth market success will depend on: Managers being fully equipped for pay conversations, anchored by robust pay structures and validated market data Thoughtful levels of transparency dispelling...
by Strategic Pay | May 7, 2026 |
After more than three decades working in remuneration, one thing hasn’t changed: Pay decisions matter. They affect people’s livelihoods, shape organisational culture and send powerful signals about value, fairness and trust. What has changed is the environment those...
by Strategic Pay | Jan 23, 2026 |
The previous 12 months presented significant challenges for the New Zealand economy. Looking ahead to 2026, there is reason for cautious optimism, with some signs of recovery and improving economic conditions. Towards the end of last year, we asked HR professionals...
