NZ Workplace Investigations: Expert Support for Employers
Nothing raises the stakes like a serious workplace complaint or personal grievance. Navigating a workplace investigation process can be complex, time-consuming, and legally sensitive—but getting it right is essential to protecting both your business and employee rights in NZ.
At PeopleHQ, we provide expert guidance to help you manage employment investigations with confidence. Whether you need support through the process or require an Independent Investigator, our team is here to help. Did you know that independent workplace investigators must be licensed? You can trust Tammy-Lee Holmes, a licensed Private Investigator, to conduct thorough, fair, and compliant workplace investigations in NZ.
Common workplace investigations include:
- Harassment complaints
- Health and safety complaints
- Theft
- Fraudulent activity
- Sexual harassment
- Employee disputes
We recommend seeking professional advice before commencing an investigation, as your investigation can be a key piece of evidence when it comes to making a ruling in exit processes, or when grievances are raised. There are critical safety matters to consider, as well as overall management of confidentiality and conflicts of interest.
Top tips for conducting workplace investigations:
- Before you commence an investigation, check you are not breaching your own workplace policies and procedures and individual terms of agreement.
- Consider if the issue is something you need to notify to your insurer.
- Protect your evidence! Do you need to consider suspending an employee or employees to safeguard your data? If so, seek advice prior.
Ensure your business handles investigations legally, fairly, and effectively—get in touch with us today.