The Final Warning Letter To Employee is a critical document in New Zealand's employment disciplinary process, typically issued after previous verbal and/or written warnings have not resulted in required improvements. It serves as the final formal notice before potential termination of employment, documenting specific performance issues or misconduct, setting clear expectations for improvement, and outlining consequences of non-compliance. The document must comply with New Zealand employment law, particularly the Employment Relations Act 2000, and follow principles of procedural fairness. It should be used when serious misconduct or persistent performance issues occur, previous warnings have been issued, and the employer has followed proper disciplinary procedures including fair investigation and employee consultation.

1. Letter Header: Company letterhead, date, employee's name and address, and reference number if applicable

2. Subject Line: Clear indication that this is a Final Warning Letter

3. Introduction: Confirmation that this is a final written warning following the disciplinary meeting and previous warnings

4. Incident Details: Specific details of the misconduct or performance issues, including dates, times, and specific examples

5. Previous Warnings: Reference to previous warnings, including dates and nature of prior incidents

6. Company Standards: Reference to relevant company policies, procedures, or employment agreement terms that have been breached

7. Required Improvements: Clear outline of the specific improvements or changes in behavior required from the employee

8. Timeframe: Specific timeframe for the required improvements and review period

9. Consequences: Clear statement of potential consequences if improvements are not made, including possible termination

10. Closing: Signature block, including manager's name, title, and signature