Deferred Compensation Contract Template for New Zealand

1. Equity Components: Required when deferred compensation includes stock options or other equity-based compensation

2. Change in Control: Needed when specific provisions apply in case of company ownership changes

3. International Tax Provisions: Required for employees with international tax obligations or cross-border arrangements

4. Non-Competition and Confidentiality: Added when specific restrictive covenants are tied to the deferred compensation

5. Death and Disability: Special provisions for payment in case of death or disability

6. Trust or Security Arrangements: When specific security or trust arrangements are used to secure the deferred compensation

7. Clawback Provisions: Required when the company wants right to recoup payments under certain circumstances

1. Schedule 1 - Calculation Methodology: Detailed formula and examples for calculating deferred compensation amounts

2. Schedule 2 - Vesting Schedule: Detailed timeline and conditions for vesting of deferred compensation

3. Schedule 3 - Performance Criteria: Specific performance metrics and targets if compensation is performance-based

4. Schedule 4 - Payment Election Form: Template form for employee to elect timing and form of payment

5. Schedule 5 - Tax Withholding Procedures: Detailed procedures for tax compliance and withholding

6. Appendix A - Beneficiary Designation Form: Form for designating beneficiaries in case of death

7. Appendix B - Summary of Key Terms: Simple summary of main agreement terms for quick reference