Overtime Pay Calculator – New Zealand
New Zealand Overtime Rules
Law: Employment Relations Act 2000 & Holidays Act 2003
Standard hours: 40 hours per week
Overtime rate: 1.5x (common contractual rate)
Time-and-a-half is required for working on public holidays under the Holidays Act 2003, plus an alternative day off.
Overtime Rates at Common New Zealand Hourly Wages
Based on 1.5x (common contractual rate) overtime rate. Shows OT hourly rate and pay for 10 extra hours per week.
| Regular Rate | OT Rate (1.5x) | 10 OT Hours Pay |
|---|---|---|
| NZ$22 | NZ$33.00 | NZ$330 |
| NZ$25 | NZ$37.50 | NZ$375 |
| NZ$28 | NZ$42.00 | NZ$420 |
| NZ$30 | NZ$45.00 | NZ$450 |
| NZ$35 | NZ$52.50 | NZ$525 |
| NZ$40 | NZ$60.00 | NZ$600 |
| NZ$50 | NZ$75.00 | NZ$750 |
New Zealand Overtime Rules by Region
| Scenario | When | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statutory | No set threshold | No statutory OT rate | Depends on employment agreement |
| Common practice | 40 hrs/week | 1.5x | Most common contractual OT rate |
| Public holidays | 11 public holidays | 1.5x + alt day | Required under Holidays Act |
| Penal rates | Evenings/weekends | 1.25x–1.5x | Common in hospitality and retail |
Additional Rules
New Zealand has 11 public holidays. If you work on a public holiday, you must be paid at least time-and-a-half and receive an alternative holiday (day in lieu). Employment agreements may specify overtime rates above the minimum.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. There is no statutory overtime rate in NZ. Overtime terms are set by your employment agreement. Public holiday work must be paid at 1.5x plus an alternative day off.
Penal rates are premium pay for working outside normal hours (evenings, nights, weekends). They are negotiated in employment agreements, not set by statute.
New Zealand has 11 statutory public holidays. Working on these days entitles you to time-and-a-half pay plus an alternative day off.