Contract Pack

Remove the hassle, guesswork and risk created by DIY employment agreements with a MYHR Contract Pack. Simply answer some basic questions, then get back to work as our HR team create your documents, ready-to-go within 48 hours.

KEY BENEFITS

Avoid a $20,000 government fine
Achieve legal compliance
Simplify people-management
Save valuable time
Gain peace of mind

WHAT YOU RECEIVE

Offer letter
Employment agreement
Job description
Personalised HR support

THE LAW

All employees are required to have an up-to-date employment agreement, no matter when you hired them.

You must also keep these documents secure and be able to present them whenever an employee requests it. This is your responsibility alone.

Failure to meet these obligations can result in a $20,000 fine from the Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment and may also lead to employment disputes that are difficult and costly to defend.

You can't afford to be without it.

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Simply read and agree to the MYHR Terms & Conditions, then answer a few basic questions and we'll do the rest for you.

I confirm I have read, I understand and I fully agree to be bound the MYHR Terms and Conditions

Your Company Name

Manager Name

This is the name of the manager the employee reports to.

Manager Job Title

This is the position of the manager the employee reports to.

Employee Full Name

Employee Job Title

This is the job the employee has been hired to do. Keep the title simple, so it is easy to understand what the job is.

Start date

If you have hired someone new this is their first day of work and the date this agreement comes into effect. It must be a date in the future and you should allow at least 7 days for them to read and consider the terms before starting work.
If this agreement is for an existing employee, this is the date they started with your company. The agreement will come into effect in 7 days.

Permanent employment can be full-time or part-time, it is employment without an end date.
Fixed Term employment has a start date and an end date. It is used for projects that have a completion date or for covering long term absences such as maternity leave. It can also be full-time or part-time.
Casual employment is work that has no fixed hours per week, hours change as business needs change, the work is defined as "AS REQUIRED". Casual employees receive an additional 8% on top of their pay for leave.

Reason for the Fixed Term of Employment

Fixed term employment must be for a genuine business reason. It cannot be a trial period. Common reasons for fixed term employment include: maternity leave cover or project work with an expected end date.

End date of the Fixed Term

This is the end of the fixed term, on this date the employee's employment in this position will end.

Weekly Hours of Work

Usually anything from 37.5 - 45 hours per week is considered full-time and anything less is considered part-time.

Pay Rate

What is the dollar amount you intend to pay for this position and is it reflected as an hourly rate or annual salary? Any rate of pay must be above the New Zealand Minimum Wage, which is currently: $13.50 per hour for adults. Casual employees receive an additional 8% on top of their pay for leave.

Pay Day

The day or date of the week, fortnight or month that the employee will be paid.

Any other pay or benefits you offer?

This can include an annual bonus, company car or mobile phone with personal use. You do not have to write these things into the employment agreement, if they are tools of trade or one-off benefits that may not be repeated (such as a Christmas bonus). If you make it part of your employment agreement, you have an obligation to provide it.

Notice Period

This is the amount of notice that an employee must give if they resign, it is also the amount of notice you must give in some cases of termination, other than summary dismissal. The two most common ways of determining the notice period are, either:
1) The same as the pay period (weekly, fortnightly or monthly); or
2) Four weeks for salaried employees and two weeks for hourly wage employees.

Primary work location

Address, city or territory where the employee will mostly work.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

This field covers what work is done by the employee, what decisions are required and how the employee will demonstrate work performance to the standard you expect. The detail and quality of your input here will directly determine the quality of the job description and the position clarity for the employee.

General Duties & Responsibilities

Be punctual and work the hours and times specified.
Prioritise workload to ensure work of the greatest importance to the business is undertaken with urgency and to a high standard.
Support and help develop a positive workplace culture.
Demonstrate excellent interpersonal communication skills.
Responsibly manage all business resources within accountability levels.
Undertake all duties and responsibilities outlined in this Position Description and all other duties as required by the business.
Comply with all employment obligations.
Promptly undertake to complete all reasonable and lawful instructions and directions given.
Serve the business in good faith, promoting and protecting the business’ best interests.
During work time, and such other times as may be reasonably required, dedicate all effort to the execution and fulfilment of the duties, responsibilities, obligations and instructions related to employment.
Demonstrate through own actions a commitment to Health and Safety at work when undertaking work or observing others in the workplace.

These are relevant for all jobs and we have included them in your job description for you.

Experience & Education Required