EASI NZ (Enterprise & Staffing Innovations NZ)
About
Running a business is hard enough without having to become an HR expert as well. That's where EASI NZ comes in.
Since 2014, we've been helping New Zealand employers navigate the people side of business with practical advice that works in the real world. Whether you're employing your first staff member, growing your team, dealing with a difficult workplace issue or simply want to get your employment documentation right, we're here to help.
Our services span the full employment lifecycle, including recruitment, employment agreements, staff handbooks, job descriptions, performance management, remuneration, employment relations, leadership coaching, workshops and strategic people advice.
We don't believe in generic templates or textbook HR. Every business is different, so we take the time to understand how yours operates before recommending a solution. Sometimes that's a one-off piece of advice, sometimes it's an HR project, and sometimes it's an ongoing partnership where we're simply there when you need us.
Our clients range from small businesses and not-for-profits through to growing organisations that want experienced HR support without the cost of employing an in-house HR professional.
At EASI NZ, our goal is simple: to make managing people easier, so you can focus on running your business.
HRNZ Q/A
Describe your product or service and what it delivers
EASI NZ provides practical HR support, recruitment, training and business advice for New Zealand employers. We help make the people side of business easier, from employment agreements, handbooks and job descriptions through to performance, remuneration, retention, employment relations, coaching and workshops.
What size business or organisation does your product/ service suit?
Our services are well suited to New Zealand employers of most sizes, but especially owner-led businesses, SMEs and growing organisations that need good HR support without having an in-house HR team.
We work with first-time employers, managers needing support, businesses wanting outsourced HR input, and organisations needing help with recruitment, employment paperwork, performance, staff support or workplace issues.
What kinds of organisations may be interested in your product/ service?
EASI NZ works with a wide range of employers, including SMEs, not-for-profits, community organisations, start-ups hiring their first staff, and businesses with growing teams.
Our services are useful for employers who want compliant employment paperwork, practical recruitment and retention support, better performance conversations, remuneration guidance, staff engagement support, succession planning, or help dealing with employment relations matters.
How long has your product/ service been on the market?
EASI NZ has been trading since 2014. Owner, Founder and Managing Director, Cherilyn Walthew, brings around 30 years’ experience across recruitment, employment paperwork, employment relations, organisational development, succession planning and policy development.
What does your standard product cost?
Pricing depends on the type of support required. Projects are individually scoped and priced however some examples of fixed package deals include the Employer Start Up Package at $1,549, the Staff Support Package at $250 per month per employee, workshops and webinars ranging from free to $399, and individual career-support packages listed at $500.00. We provide tailored HR and business support, with pricing discussed directly depending on what the organisation needs.
Are there annual licensing costs? How are these structured?
There are no annual licence fees. EASI NZ is not a software product or subscription platform. Pricing is generally based on the service selected. Some services are one-off packages or workshops, some are monthly support options, and other work is tailored to the organisation. For example, the Staff Support Package is structured at $250 per month per employee, while customised HR projects are scoped with the client.
Is your product an off the shelf solution, or does it require customisation?
EASI NZ does not provide a one-size-fits-all software product. Our work is practical, people-focused and tailored to the employer. Some packages and workshops provide a clear starting point, but the support is adapted to suit the business, its team, its operations and its values. For example, employment paperwork is prepared to reflect how the business actually works, rather than simply handing over generic templates.
How long does your product take to implement? How does customisation impact this?
Timeframes depend on the service selected. For example, with the Employer Start Up Package, we first gather information about the business, then an HR Business Partner meets with the client, either virtually or in person, to understand what is needed. From there, we prepare the employment agreement, job description and staff handbook. More complex HR, recruitment, performance or employment-relations work may take longer, as it often
involves more discovery, drafting, consultation and review. The Staff Support Package is different again, as it is delivered as ongoing monthly or quarterly support rather than a one-off implementation.
What is your post-implementation support? Are there costs to this or is the up-front cost inclusive of additional support?
Post-implementation support depends on the service. For the Staff Support Package, support includes regular staff check-ins, wellbeing conversations, monthly reporting to managers, quarterly performance-management meetings, and up to one hour per month of direct staff contact with EASI NZ for non-operational HR questions. Where significant issues are identified, EASI NZ will seek approval before any further costs are
incurred. For paperwork packages, we guide clients on the correct process for issuing documents so they can meet their employer obligations. For tailored HR work, the level of support and any additional costs are agreed with the client as part of the scope.
Would you be able to provide example customers/ organisations who would be willing to allow site-visits for potential customers to view a demonstration of the product or service in action?
EASI NZ has client testimonials from a range of organisations, including Summit Financial Group, Ground Up, Community Link Upper Clutha, Wanakeep It Green, Aspiring Gymsports, Healing Naturally, Figure9 Bookkeeping and Ilu Hub. Any customer reference, site visit or demonstration would need to be discussed with the relevant client first and would only be provided with their permission.
