The Overtime Authorization Form is a essential document used in New Zealand workplaces to manage and record overtime work in accordance with local employment legislation. This form is required whenever an employee needs to work beyond their standard contracted hours, ensuring compliance with the Employment Relations Act 2000 and other relevant regulations. It includes crucial information such as the employee's details, requested overtime hours, justification for the additional work, applicable overtime rates, and necessary management approvals. The form serves multiple purposes: it provides a clear audit trail for payroll processing, helps organizations manage labor costs, ensures compliance with health and safety requirements regarding working hours, and protects both employer and employee interests by documenting overtime arrangements. Companies typically require this authorization form to be completed and approved before any overtime work is undertaken, except in emergency situations where retrospective approval may be permitted.

1. Employee Information: Basic details including employee name, ID number, department, and position

2. Overtime Request Details: Specific date(s), proposed overtime hours, start and end times, and total hours requested

3. Reason for Overtime: Justification for the overtime work requirement

4. Authorization Signatures: Space for employee, immediate supervisor, and department head signatures with dates

5. Payment Information: Overtime rate applicable and reference to relevant employment agreement provisions