Johnny Duncan | Owner, No5 Cafe & Larder

I needed a company that was there for me as my business grew and Grow HR have been extremely responsive. I have the confidence that if something went wrong or if I had any question big or small, I could speak with the team at the drop of a hat.

Jason Juno | Design Director, Coast & Co

Grow HR takes the time to understand your business and how they can support your company to move forward. The steps to take are always simple and achievable, and you’re given the power to initiate them.

Arana Waapu | Managing Director, Manzis Build Limited

HR can be a rabbit hole but Grow HR make it make sense, and they don’t make it daunting. They are friendly and human in their approach, while also pragmatic. They really listen and they talk to us – not at us. It is a true partnership. The team go out of their way to understand our business and have the patience to help us through any situation.

Wayne Talbot | Director | Motorworks Hawke's Bay

Mandy and her team have assisted us with numerous employment matters over the years, always providing practical, professional advice and clear guidance. Their knowledge and approachable manner have given us confidence in handling difficult situations, and their support has consistently helped us achieve positive outcomes. I highly recommend Mandy and Grow HR to any business looking for reliable HR expertise.

Practical HR and employment relations advice for employers, when people issues can't wait.

Trusted HR and ER specialists • Employer-focused advice • Hawke’s Bay and NZ-wide support

Over 20 years supporting more than 1,700 employers across New Zealand and abroad.

Grow HR gives employers across Hawke's Bay and New Zealand a team of HR, employment relations, mediation and investigations specialists, without the cost or risk of hiring one in-house. Whether it's a single difficult issue or ongoing support, we help you handle it properly, protect the business, and keep things fair.

Here's how we can help you

I need urgent HR advice

Something can't wait. Call us now and get straight through to someone who can help.

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I need an employment agreement or other HR support

Most of our clients don't have anyone dedicated to HR in-house. We're the team you call instead of hiring one.

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I have a difficult employee issue

Conduct, performance, or a relationship that's broken down. We'll help you work out what's actually going on and what to do about it.

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I need an employment investigation

A serious allegation needs a fair, defensible process. We run investigations independently and to the standard an employment relationship authority expects.

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I need a mediation

Sometimes the best outcome comes from an independent person in the room. We mediate for neither side, so both sides can trust the process.

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I need to build my managers' capability

Practical, hands-on training for the managers doing the day-to-day work, not leadership theory. The more confident your managers are, the fewer issues end up needing urgent advice.

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