General Manager Contract Template for New Zealand

This General Manager Contract is designed for use when appointing senior executives in New Zealand organizations. It serves as a comprehensive employment agreement that complies with New Zealand employment law, including the Employment Relations Act 2000, Fair Trading Act 1986, and other relevant legislation. The contract is suitable for organizations seeking to formalize the employment relationship with their General Managers, establishing clear terms regarding responsibilities, remuneration, performance expectations, and protection of company interests. It includes provisions for confidentiality, intellectual property, restrictive covenants, and termination conditions, while maintaining flexibility to accommodate industry-specific requirements and organizational structures.

1. Parties: Identification of the employer entity and the General Manager

2. Background: Context of the appointment and brief description of the business

3. Definitions: Key terms used throughout the agreement

4. Appointment and Term: Position title, nature of employment (permanent/fixed-term), commencement date, and probationary period if applicable

5. Duties and Responsibilities: Core responsibilities, reporting relationships, and management obligations

6. Location and Hours: Primary work location and expected working hours, including flexibility provisions

7. Remuneration: Base salary, review process, and payment arrangements

8. Benefits and Allowances: Additional benefits, insurance, vehicle allowance, and other perks

9. Leave Entitlements: Annual, sick, bereavement, and public holiday leave provisions

10. Performance and Reviews: KPIs, performance review process, and frequency

11. Confidentiality: Protection of company information and trade secrets

12. Intellectual Property: Ownership and protection of IP created during employment

13. Restrictive Covenants: Non-compete and non-solicitation provisions

14. Termination: Notice periods and grounds for termination

15. Company Policies: Acknowledgment and compliance with company policies

16. Governing Law: Specification of New Zealand law and jurisdiction