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18,000+ employment questions answered by our Member-only AdviceLine in the past year. On an average month AdviceLine guidance helps 1,700 Members make the right call on diverse topics – from employment agreements and restructuring and discipline.

Join the EMA to access value and benefits that suit your business priorities, people and plans – helping you make the right call, every day.

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Get a second opinion in seconds​

18,000+ employment questions answered by our Member-only AdviceLine in the past year. On an average month AdviceLine guidance helps 1,700 Members make the right call on diverse topics – from employment agreements and restructuring and discipline.

Join the EMA to access value and benefits that suit your business priorities, people and plans – helping you make the right call, every day.

Call 0800 300 362

AdviceLine is the gateway to your solutions

Make informed decisions for your business with practical support from our Member-only AdviceLine. 

Call us as often as you need on 0800 300 362. Our New Zealand-based team can answer your questions, connect you with lawyers and consultants and direct you towards relevant services and resources. Or, you can simply bounce an idea off someone before taking it further. Whatever your business concerns, you’re not alone when you’ve got AdviceLine. 

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This free service provides expert advice to thousands of EMA Members every year on all things employment relations. 

With 130+ years of experience in every call, we’ve got your back – and we’ll move you forward. 

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Give us a call on 0800 300 362 between 8am-6pm, Monday-Friday. 

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Sean Hanna

AdviceLine Team Manager

Sean joined EMA in May 2000 providing advice on employment relations, human resource management and employment legislation. He previously worked as an Employment Advisor in the public sector and has a Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management).

Apurv Shukla

Employer Advisor

Jasmine Lim

Employer Advisor

Murray Peat

Employer Advisor

Rebekah Stephens

Health and Safety Advisor

Harriet Jolly

Employer Advisor

Logan Nealie

Employer Advisor

Alison Kaua

Employer Advisor

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Sean Hanna

AdviceLine Team Manager

Sean joined EMA in May 2000 providing advice on employment relations, human resource management and employment legislation.

He previously worked as an Employment Advisor in the public sector and has a Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management).

Apurv Shukla

Employer Advisor

Before joining AdviceLine, Apurv joined the EMA initially as part of the Business Helpline. He has completed a Postgraduate Diploma and Master’s in Management from Massey University in Auckland and also holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce. He has a background in account management.

Jasmine Lim

Employer Advisor

Jasmine is qualified with a Bachelor of Law and Bachelor of Arts conjoint (University of Auckland) and is admitted to the Roll of Barristers and Solicitors of the High Court of New Zealand.

Jasmine joined the EMA as an AdviceLine Employer Advisor in January 2023 and provides employment relations advice to EMA Members.

Murray Peat

Employer Advisor

Murray joined the EMA in April 2022 as part of the Business Support Team, providing support to various projects including Membership, Finance and People Experience. In July 2023, he was appointed to the role of Employer Advisor with the AdviceLine Team. Murray has nearly 30 years’ experience managing relationships with clients, members, and service providers.

Rebekah Stephens

Rebekah joined the EMA in March 2025 as the health and safety expert on the AdviceLine and is ready to answer your questions. She has a wealth of knowledge in health and safety and can advise on the most suitable training for your team and connect you to the appropriate consultant to use for Health and Safety projects in your business.

Rebekah is passionate about keeping workers safe and believes that the best outcomes are achieved when managers and workers are collaborating for continuous improvement.

She holds a Diploma in Workplace Health and Safety Management Level 6 and has over 7 years of experience in health and safety roles across various industries, including healthcare, social assistance, food storage and distribution, manufacturing, and construction. This gives her unique insights into the challenges NZ organisations face in interpreting and implementing health and safety strategies.

Harriet Jolly

Harriet graduated from the University of Otago with a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Commerce (majoring in Marketing) in 2024. She has completed the Professionals Legal Studies Course in March 2025 for admittance to the Roll of Barristers and Solicitors of the High Court.

Harriet joined the EMA as an Employer Advisor and is providing employment relations advice to EMA members via the Adviceline.

Logan Nealie

Logan qualified with a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts (majoring in Psychology) from the University of Auckland.

Logan joined the AdviceLine team as an Employer Advisor in July 2025 and provides employment relations advice to members.

Alison Kaua

Employer Advisor

Alison graduated from the University of Auckland with a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Commerce (majoring in Economics & Management) in 2025.

Alison joined the EMA as an Employer Advisor and provides employment relations advice to members.