Employment and HR · New Zealand
Employment Contract for New Zealand
Sets out the job, pay, hours, leave, probation, confidentiality and termination terms between an employer and employee. Drafted for New Zealand: governing law, local legal terms, and notes on how to sign it there.
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What the document covers
- Parties and start date
- Job title and duties
- Place of work and hours
- Pay, deductions and benefits
- Probation
- Leave (annual, sick, parental, public holidays)
- Confidentiality and intellectual property
- Conduct and disciplinary procedure
- Termination and notice
- Statutory protections
- Governing law
- Signatures
Common questions
How much does a Employment Contract for New Zealand cost?
$2 for one document, or $9 a month for 10 documents of any type. You answer a few questions, pay, and download an editable Word file or PDF drafted for New Zealand.
Is this Employment Contract drafted for New Zealand law?
Yes. It names New Zealand law as the governing law, uses local legal terms, and adds drafting notes wherever a local rule needs checking. It is a template, not legal advice: have a lawyer in New Zealand review it before relying on it.
Is a written contract required?
Many countries, including Kenya and the UK, require employers to give employees written terms. Even where it is not required, it prevents disputes.