A Good Moral Character Letter is a crucial document in New Zealand's legal and administrative landscape, used to provide formal testimony about an individual's character, integrity, and moral standing. This document type is commonly required for immigration applications, professional licensing, legal proceedings, and various official purposes where character assessment is necessary. The letter must comply with New Zealand privacy laws and may need to be provided as a statutory declaration in certain circumstances. It typically includes specific examples of the subject's conduct, community involvement, and personal qualities, written by someone in a position of authority or with significant knowledge of the individual. The effectiveness of the letter often depends on the writer's credibility and their ability to provide concrete examples that demonstrate the subject's good character.

1. Letter Header and Date: Formal letter heading including writer's contact details and date

2. Recipient Details: Name and address of the receiving authority or organization

3. Subject Line: Clear indication that this is a character reference for the named individual

4. Introduction and Relationship Context: Writer's introduction and explanation of relationship with the subject, including duration and capacity of knowing them

5. Professional/Personal Knowledge: Specific examples and observations of the subject's character, integrity, and moral conduct

6. Character Traits: Description of positive character traits with supporting examples

7. Community Involvement: Subject's contribution to community and social responsibility

8. Closing Statement: Strong endorsement of the subject's character and writer's willingness for further contact

9. Signature Block: Writer's full name, title/qualification, and contact information