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Model overtime, weekend, and public holiday rates against your base pay.

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NZ overtime rules

NZ has no statutory overtime rates — they're set by your employment agreement. Public holidays must be paid at least 1.5× plus an alternative holiday.

💡Switching to fortnightly pay? Multiply your weekly total by 26 and divide by 12 for a monthly equivalent.

Weekly breakdown

Total weekly gross

$1,425

$74,100/year · effective $31.67/hr

Normal pay$1,200
Overtime (1.5×)$225
Extra from penalties$225

That's +18.75% on top of your base pay