We’re with you all the way.
SimpleFix | EMA Member
Our ultimate goal is to help businesses, like yours, succeed.
We are here to help you. In today’s fast-paced and challenging environment, how do you keep up to speed with changes to employment legislation, stay compliant with health & safety and manage employee wellbeing - all the while trying to profitably run your business or team? It’s not easy, and the EMA is here to help with this and much more. In essence, we can be your human resources department, team of employment lawyers and in-house employment relations specialists, all working to protect your business and support your people. We represent a true cross-section of New Zealand entrepreneurs, small business, corporates and public sector agencies, across multiple sectors including export, manufacturing, banking, retail, health, aged care, construction and infrastructure. We do a lot more than offer 135 years’ worth of knowledge and expertise. We work tirelessly to give you a voice and try to create a great
business environment, as well as help you to make connections, share knowledge and strengthen all our communities. Building relationships, sharing best practice and engaging face-to-face and online on issues affecting businesses is what being part of the EMA community means. This has never been more important than in the tough economic environment we find New Zealand in. The EMA’s teams provide practical blended learning, events, updates and briefings, along with hundreds of free resources help you run your business, understanding current challenges and what is around the corner.
Employment Advice Given the growing demands and complex nature of business, your best investment is good advice from people you can trust. New employment law and the wrong interpretation can be a drain on your time, energy and bank balance. We are here to ensure you are fully compliant, supported, in control and get an answer to your questions as soon as possible. Our locally based AdviceLine is our members’ first link to free, confidential first-rate employment relations advice on any topic from our highly skilled, experienced team who are committed to your success.
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Browns Brushes | EMA Member
AdviceLine is my go-to when I have employment relations questions. As a small business it’s important to get accurate up-to-date information about specific issues with staff. The staff are always friendly and knowledgeable. It’s like having my own HR department. Margot Tindall - Trailer World Limited
As an Employer I have been very impressed with the AdviceLine. The team on the AdviceLine helped with guidance and advice during the COVID-19 time. At all times the AdviceLine team have been approachable and helpful. Eileen Bisley - Clinical Trials New Zealand Limited
Don’t take our word for it though, 84% of those who used AdviceLine said it was very good or excellent.
EMA Legal & Consultants Employment Lawyers
Our highly qualified team of employment lawyers, employment relations, human relations and health & safety consultants do more than take a case or give advice – they’ll help you to solve problems the right way, fast, so you can get on with building your business. And because we’re here for our members, advice and representation is at a fraction of market rates.
Collective Bargaining
Collective Bargaining specialists help advise on strategy and outcomes, including the drafting of bargaining process agreements, advocating for employers at meetings, writing up Terms of Settlement, drafting collective agreements, attending mediations and providing advice during strikes and lockouts.
Consultants
Our consultants are some of the most experienced in the country and have up-todate multi-sector knowledge. From general enquiries through to the most complex and contentious workplace issues, we are happy to assist you with a workable solution. Our Health and Safety consultants are industry experts and can provide customised advice and solutions on a range of topics to keep your people and your workplace safe.
It is commendable that the Employers’ and Manufacturers Association is able to provide a professional legal service at this level of cost, a level that should embarrass if not shame some practitioners who have provided advice to the Authority of costs far in excess of these which have been charged to clients for representation before the Authority in this type of case. Preston Transportation Auckland Corporation trading as NZ BUS [2011] NZERA Auckland 261
Southern Paprika | EMA Member
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A better business environment We have a direct line into key ministries and a seat at the table on working groups. That means our 7,500 business members are heard by the decision-makers. Not only do we lobby hard on policy and legislation, our positive advocacy helps raise concerns, challenges and issues that matter most. We guide the outcome with the best benefit for business, the country and our communities by being involved at the beginning. Whether it is immigration, RMA reform, new regional or sector projects, or employment law changes, the EMA voice for our members is strong and informed by your views and your needs.
As part of the BusinessNZ Network with more than 14,500 members, your voice is amplified.
People Experience Our People Experience service provides an ecosystem of support so that our members can implement best practices to attract, engage, grow and retain their people. People Experience supports you and your people at every stage and has been designed for EMA members in partnership with our members. From access to a self-serve resource library, co-designed with Deloitte, to AdviceLine for HR assistance, our consulting service, or our outsourced HR practice.
Succeed in a competitive talent marketplace, with recognisable benefits straight away. Rodney Wayne | EMA Member
Lifelong learning The next decade will bring fundamental changes to our working world. To adapt, people in all roles across every industry will need to change by adding new skills. Our Learning and Development team helps to grow your people and capability with care and commitment. With lifelong learning at the heart, Learning and Development ensures the future of learning is accessible, inspiring, fun, practical, and a journey of endless exploration. We can help you build a learning culture that closes the skills and capability gaps and drives your business forward. We hold face-to-face courses from Taupo to Kaitaia at our venues or at your workplace. We have public courses and we also customise learning to the specific needs of your business.
Strengthening communities We are all about enabling people to make connections so they can share their knowledge and unlock their business potential. Small business owners in particular know it is about connecting with the right people at the right time to provide advice and support to each other. Our ExportNZ, Payroll, Manufacturing and H&S communities highlight how facilitating these connections helps businesses see different perspectives, challenge existing practices,
benchmark themselves against others, and get help with planning from those who have ‘been there, done that’. Our partners from the private sector add further value to that experience and those communities. We are also able to engage with Government agencies on your behalf.
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You are part of a community of successful New Zealand businesses working together every day to make a positive difference in your community. Unlimited employment advice through our member-only employment and HR AdviceLine. Quarterly Member Briefings covering changes and trends around employment law, legislation, health and safety, employment relations, and new service initiatives. Over 250 business-related documents and templates such as employment agreements, OSH guidelines, trial period clauses to Careers Development Resources. Exclusive access to events including interactions with industry experts and Ministers, through ExportNZ, the EMA’s Manufacturer’s Network, Chinese Business Centre and Advocacy forums.
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Cost-effective business training in health and safety, HR & management, customer service, sales, payroll and more. Members receive approximately. 25-45% off all Training and Development courses. We can also develop specific training and deliver it at your premises. Digital resources to connect and share, such as our community platform, private Facebook discussion group and COVID-19 resource site. Regular communications providing updates on legislative changes, current business issues and relevant opportunities from us to help you with specific issues.
Member rewards through our key business partners..
Cost-effective legal and consultant representation for services in employment law, HR management, payroll, OSH and ACC. Access to HR support through AdviceLine on talent acquisition, performance planning and learning success; access to resources on HR processes, guides, forms, templates and to our HR Maturity Assessment. Part of the BusinessNZ Network, providing nationwide reach, relationships and insights.
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Whether you need quick advice right now, someone to come in and visit you, or an expert employment lawyer to represent you, we have your business covered.
With our suite of digital tools and resources, training, events and thought leadership, all of your employment needs are in one place.
To find out more visit ema.co.nz
membership@ema.co.nz • 0800 300 362