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This Continuous Employment New Contract is designed for use in New Zealand when establishing new permanent employment relationships. It serves as a comprehensive agreement that meets all requirements under the Employment Relations Act 2000 and related New Zealand employment legislation. The document should be used when hiring permanent employees (full-time or part-time) in New Zealand, providing clear terms and conditions of employment while ensuring compliance with local labor laws. It includes mandatory provisions required by New Zealand law, such as good faith obligations, minimum employment rights, and statutory entitlements, while allowing flexibility to accommodate specific role requirements and company policies. This template is regularly updated to reflect changes in employment legislation and best practices in New Zealand employment relations.

1. Parties: Identifies the employer and employee with full legal names and addresses

2. Background: Brief context about the employment relationship and purpose of the agreement

3. Definitions: Defines key terms used throughout the agreement

4. Position and Duties: Details the employee's role, title, reporting lines, and key responsibilities

5. Nature and Term of Employment: Specifies the permanent nature of employment and start date

6. Hours of Work: States regular working hours, days, and flexibility requirements

7. Place of Work: Specifies primary work location and any flexibility arrangements

8. Remuneration: Details salary/wages, payment frequency, and review process

9. Holidays and Leave: Outlines all leave entitlements including annual, sick, bereavement, and public holidays

10. Health and Safety: States health and safety obligations and commitments

11. Confidentiality: Defines and protects confidential information

12. Intellectual Property: Addresses ownership of work created during employment

13. KiwiSaver: Details KiwiSaver arrangements and obligations

14. Termination: Specifies notice periods and grounds for termination

15. Dispute Resolution: Outlines process for resolving employment disputes

16. General Provisions: Includes standard contract clauses like entire agreement, variation, and governing law

17. Execution: Signature blocks for both parties