Short Form Independent Contractor Agreement Template for New Zealand

1. Health and Safety: Detailed health and safety obligations when services involve on-site work or specific risks

2. Non-Competition: Restrictions on working with competitors, used when contractor has access to sensitive information

3. Assignment and Subcontracting: Rights to delegate or transfer obligations, needed when subcontracting might be relevant

4. Data Protection: Specific data handling requirements when personal or sensitive data is involved

5. Force Majeure: Provisions for unforeseen events, particularly relevant in long-term or critical service arrangements

6. Dispute Resolution: Specific dispute resolution procedures when parties want to define this process

7. Key Personnel: When specific individuals are critical to service delivery

1. Schedule 1: Services Description: Detailed description of services, deliverables, and performance standards

2. Schedule 2: Fees and Payment Terms: Detailed fee structure, rates, payment schedule, and expenses policy

3. Schedule 3: Key Personnel: Details of main personnel delivering services (if applicable)

4. Schedule 4: Insurance Requirements: Specific insurance types and coverage levels required

5. Appendix A: Form of Invoice: Template for contractor invoices including required information