Consulting Agreement Template for New Zealand

1. Non-Competition: Restrictions on consultant's ability to work with competitors, used when consultant will have access to sensitive competitive information

2. Non-Solicitation: Prevents consultant from soliciting client's employees or customers, used in client-facing roles

3. Performance Metrics: Specific KPIs and performance standards, used for long-term or complex engagements

4. Change Control: Process for managing changes to scope or deliverables, useful for technical or project-based consulting

5. Data Protection: Specific provisions for handling personal data, required when consulting involves data processing

6. Force Majeure: Provisions for unforeseen circumstances, particularly relevant post-COVID

7. Dispute Resolution: Specific dispute resolution procedures, useful for high-value or complex engagements

8. Assignment and Subcontracting: Rights to assign or subcontract services, relevant for larger consulting firms

1. Schedule 1 - Services Description: Detailed scope of services, deliverables, and timelines

2. Schedule 2 - Fee Schedule: Detailed breakdown of fees, rates, and payment milestones

3. Schedule 3 - Key Personnel: Names and roles of key consultant team members if applicable

4. Schedule 4 - Service Levels: Specific performance standards and metrics if applicable

5. Schedule 5 - Client Policies: Relevant client policies consultant must comply with

6. Appendix A - Confidential Information: Specific list of information deemed confidential

7. Appendix B - Required Insurance: Detailed insurance requirements and coverage limits