Part Time Fixed Term Contract Template for New Zealand

This Part Time Fixed Term Contract template is designed for New Zealand employers who need to engage employees for a specific duration on a part-time basis. The document is particularly useful for project-based work, seasonal employment, parental leave coverage, or roles tied to specific funding or contracts. It ensures compliance with New Zealand employment legislation, including the Employment Relations Act 2000, Holidays Act 2003, and other relevant statutes. The agreement includes mandatory provisions for fixed-term justification, as required by NZ law, and addresses specific considerations for part-time work arrangements such as pro-rated leave entitlements and flexible working hours. This template should be used when there is a genuine reason for the fixed term based on reasonable grounds, and the employer must be prepared to communicate these reasons to the employee.

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

2. Background: Context of the employment relationship and reason for fixed-term nature of the contract

3. Definitions: Key terms used throughout the agreement

4. Nature of Agreement: Specifies this is a part-time fixed-term agreement with clear justification for fixed term as required by NZ law

5. Duration of Agreement: Start and end dates of the fixed term, including any conditions for early termination

6. Role and Duties: Position title, key responsibilities, and reporting relationships

7. Hours of Work: Agreed part-time hours, days of work, and any flexibility arrangements

8. Place of Work: Primary work location and any flexibility arrangements

9. Remuneration: Salary/wages, payment frequency, and any additional benefits

10. Leave Entitlements: Holiday, sick leave, and other leave entitlements calculated pro-rata for part-time hours

11. Public Holidays: Treatment of public holidays and payment/time off in lieu arrangements

12. Health and Safety: Health and safety obligations and requirements

13. Confidentiality: Obligations regarding confidential information

14. Termination: Grounds for termination and notice periods

15. General Provisions: Standard contractual clauses including variation, entire agreement, and governing law