Minimum Wage Act 1983, s 5 confirms that the Minister of Labour shall review minimum wage rates each year ending 31 December, subsequent to which any relevant new rates, will become effective from the following 1 April. Employers then, should be prepared to make related changes to minimum wage rates from the start of each new tax year.
The rates to be paid from 1 April 2024 for every hour an employee works are set out below based on the Minimum Wage Order 2024. Current and previous rates are available on the Employment New Zealand website page 'Minimum wage'.
| Type of minimum wage | Per hour | 8-hour day | 40-hour week | 80-hour fortnight |
| Adult | NZD 23.15 | NZD 185.20 | NZD 926.00 | NZD 1,852.00 |
| Starting-out | NZD 18.52 | NZD 148.16 | NZD 740.80 | NZD 1,481.60 |
| Training | NZD 18.52 | NZD 148.16 | NZD 740.80 | NZD 1,481.60 |
Note: minimum wage rates do not apply to employees under the age of 16.
Adult minimum wage
This applies to all employees aged 16 years and over who are not
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