HR - done differently.
Practical, senior HR support – grounded in real-world experience, not jargon or red tape.
Based in Canterbury, we work with organisations across New Zealand, providing trusted HR advice through growth, change, and important people decisions. From recruitment through to the end of employment, we support the full employment lifecycle.
At Polished HR, we know businesses need flexible, high-quality HR support. That’s why you choose the level of support that works for you — from help with a single HR issue to a fully integrated HR partnership.
Senior HR expertise, available when you need it, at the level you need.
Services
Explore our core HR services below.
HR & Employment Relations Advice
- Employment advice or questions
- HR issues / Disciplinaries
- Workplace investigations
- Position descriptions
- Policies & Procedures
- Employment agreements
Recruitment Support
- Job descriptions & adverts
- Candidate sourcing
- Screening & shortlisting
- Interview support
- Reference checks
- Onboarding & inductions
- Recruitment strategy
- Process guidance
- Drug testing
Learning, Development & Training
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Workplace Training & Development:
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Workplace stress and resilience
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Communication in the workplace
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Time Management
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Leadership Development modules
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HR for Managers
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Coaching & Mentoring
Exit Support
- Dismissals
- Resignations
- Handover support
- Misconduct and Serious Misconduct
- Without Prejudice Conversations
- Managing risk & avoiding personal grievances
Pricing that fits your business
At Polished HR, there’s no one-size-fits-all pricing, because no two businesses (or HR needs) are the same.
You choose how you work with us, what support you need, and how often you want us involved. We’ll then shape the right solution – and price – around you.
Ad-hoc HR Support
(Pay as you go)
If a subscription isn’t right for you right now, you can engage us on an ad-hoc basis for specific projects or one-off support.
$185/hour
This could include:- A single HR project
- Support with policies, processes, or compliance
- Advice on a people issue
- Short-term or occasional HR input
HR Partnership
(Subscription)
Your on-demand HR team, without the full-time hire.
From$130/hour
What's included:- Access to all Polished HR services
- A dedicated HR partner who understands your business
- Support that can flex as your HR needs change.
- Starting from three hours per week, with a minimum three-month term
- Pricing is tailored based on amount of resource needed
- Unused hours roll over - you can bank them for up to three months
Let’s find the right fit
Not sure what level of support you need yet? That’s completely normal.
We’ll talk through your business, your challenges, and your goals – then recommend the most practical, cost-effective way to work together.
Many clients start with ad-hoc support and move into an HR Partnership as their business grows. Others stay flexible and dip in and out as needed.
However you choose to work with us, the approach stays the same – practical, clear, and built around your business.
Why use
Polished HR?
Employment law in New Zealand is complex — and constantly changing. At Polished HR, we stay across the detail so you don’t have to.
We’re deeply experienced in the New Zealand employment environment and understand how legislation, case law, and best practice apply in the real world.
Our role is to cut through the red tape, translate legal requirements into plain English, and give you clear, practical advice you can actually use.
No jargon. No unnecessary process. Just confident, compliant HR support that protects your business and supports your people.
Time is precious
You're busy being hands on running your business, and there's just no time to focus deeply enough on the HR matters that need attention.
Guidance or hands on support
We're here to help however you need us. Whether that's simply providing advice on your current HR processes, or getting hands on and running them for you as a partner. We can offer what works for you.
Flexible & Scalable
We can grow with you. Whether it's just light touch HR support to fix some processes, or more in-depth HR advisory to undertake investigations or discplinary processes, we do it all. Plus you only need to pay for as little or as much support as you need, thanks to our subscription based service.
Expertise when you need it
Need short-term support for a specific project - no problem. On-going need for a long-term HR partner? We've got you. Whatever the need, we're likely able to help.
HR, without the complexity
Polished HR launched from humble beginnings when Blair (our Director) identified a gap in the market, for a more human centred and practical approach to HR.
Less about rigid processes or complex legal jargon, and more about down-to-earth guidance to remove overwhelm and reduces risk.
He was concerned by the number of small businesses he saw having to engage lawyers, when everyday employment matters had escalated, rather than being resolved earlier in the piece at a fraction of the cost.
Blair’s goal is simple – take the stress out of HR, strengthen people’s growth and development, and help workplaces operate at their best.
Every business deserves to have access to HR advice that is grounded in real-world experience, whilst still be affordable, whatever their business size.
Let's Talk
HR isn’t one-size-fits-all, and neither is our approach.
From time-sensitive people issues to longer-term support. Get in touch to discuss what support makes sense for your organisation, now and into the future.
Let’s get started!
