The New Employment Contract For Existing Employees is designed for situations where New Zealand employers need to update or replace existing employment agreements while maintaining continuous employment. This commonly occurs during company restructures, policy updates, or when modernizing outdated contracts. The document ensures compliance with current New Zealand employment legislation while preserving or improving existing employment terms. It includes comprehensive provisions for all aspects of the employment relationship, from basic terms to specific arrangements that may have developed during the employee's tenure. This template is particularly valuable for organizations seeking to standardize their employment documentation or update terms to reflect current business practices while maintaining good faith relationships with their existing workforce.

1. Parties: Identifies the employer and employee, including full legal names and addresses

2. Background: States the context of the new agreement, including reference to previous employment and continuation of service

3. Definitions: Defines key terms used throughout the agreement

4. Position and Duties: Details the employee's role, responsibilities, and reporting relationships

5. Term of Employment: Confirms the continuation of employment and any changes to employment status

6. Hours of Work: Specifies standard working hours, breaks, and flexibility arrangements

7. Place of Work: States primary work location and any flexibility arrangements

8. Remuneration: Details salary/wages, payment frequency, and review process

9. Leave Entitlements: Outlines various leave types and entitlements including annual, sick, and bereavement leave

10. Public Holidays: Specifies treatment of public holidays and any work requirements

11. Health and Safety: Sets out health and safety obligations and procedures

12. Confidentiality: Defines confidential information and obligations regarding its protection

13. Intellectual Property: Addresses ownership and rights to intellectual property created during employment

14. Termination: Details circumstances and processes for ending employment

15. Resolution of Employment Relationship Problems: Outlines procedures for addressing workplace disputes

16. General Provisions: Includes standard contract clauses like entire agreement, variation, and governing law