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This article examines the extent to which strategic human resource management (HRM) and human resource (HR) best practice are followed in New Zealand organisations. As part of an international project, a survey was sent to all organisations with at least 50 employees. The results reveal that New Zealand employers are not much different from those around the world: a strategic approach to HR is at best moderate and best practices are only patchily applied, although there are a few areas of strength. Larger organisations are more likely to have strategies in place and to follow best practice. In general, much improvement is needed. The article concludes with a discussion on why organisations do not develop HR strategies or adhere to HR best practice.