The Employment Verification Consent Form is a crucial document in New Zealand's employment landscape, designed to facilitate the verification of employment details while maintaining compliance with privacy laws and protecting individual rights. This document becomes necessary when current or former employees need their employment details verified for purposes such as new job applications, rental agreements, or loan applications. The form, structured in accordance with New Zealand's Privacy Act 2020 and employment legislation, provides explicit authorization for employers to share specific employment-related information with designated third parties. It includes clear specifications about what information can be shared, the duration of the consent, and the rights of the employee regarding their personal information. The document is particularly important given New Zealand's strict privacy requirements and the need for explicit consent in sharing personal and employment information.

1. Employee Details: Full name, contact information, and current/previous position details of the employee giving consent

2. Information Covered: Clear specification of what information may be verified/shared (e.g., employment dates, position held, salary, performance)

3. Authorized Recipients: Details of who is authorized to receive the employment verification information (potential employers, verification agencies, etc.)

4. Duration of Consent: Timeframe for which the consent remains valid

5. Privacy Statement: Statement explaining how the information will be handled and protected in accordance with the Privacy Act 2020

6. Declaration and Signature: Employee's acknowledgment and formal consent, including signature block and date