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Professional Services Agreement Template for New Zealand

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Professional Services Agreement

"I need a Professional Services Agreement for my IT consulting company based in Auckland to provide software development and system integration services to a large retail client, with specific provisions for data privacy, source code ownership, and service level agreements to commence from March 2025."

Document background
This Professional Services Agreement is designed for use in New Zealand business contexts where one party (the service provider) agrees to provide professional services to another party (the client). It is particularly suitable for consulting arrangements, technical services, advisory services, and other professional engagements where specialized expertise is being provided. The agreement includes comprehensive provisions addressing service delivery, intellectual property rights, confidentiality, liability, and compliance with New Zealand laws including the Contract and Commercial Law Act 2017 and Privacy Act 2020. This document should be used when engaging external professional service providers or consultants for specific projects or ongoing services, and can be customized to accommodate various service types while maintaining compliance with New Zealand legal requirements.
Suggested Sections

1. Parties: Identifies and provides full legal details of the contracting parties

2. Background: Sets out the context and purpose of the agreement

3. Definitions and Interpretation: Defines key terms and establishes interpretation rules

4. Term and Appointment: Establishes the duration of the agreement and formal appointment of the service provider

5. Services: Outlines the core services to be provided and service standards

6. Service Provider's Obligations: Details the key obligations and responsibilities of the service provider

7. Client's Obligations: Specifies the client's responsibilities and obligations

8. Fees and Payment: Details the fee structure, payment terms, and invoicing requirements

9. Intellectual Property: Addresses ownership and usage rights of existing and created IP

10. Confidentiality: Establishes confidentiality obligations and permitted disclosures

11. Privacy and Data Protection: Covers obligations under the Privacy Act 2020 and data handling requirements

12. Liability and Indemnities: Sets out liability limitations and indemnification obligations

13. Insurance: Specifies required insurance coverage and obligations

14. Termination: Details termination rights and processes

15. Consequences of Termination: Outlines what happens after termination

16. General: Contains standard boilerplate provisions including governing law, notices, and assignment

Optional Sections

1. Performance Standards and SLAs: Include when specific service levels need to be measured and maintained

2. Change Control: Include for projects where scope changes need formal management

3. Personnel: Include when specific individuals are key to service delivery or when personnel requirements need to be specified

4. Audit Rights: Include when client requires rights to audit service provider's compliance or performance

5. Business Continuity: Include for critical services requiring disaster recovery planning

6. Security Requirements: Include when services involve sensitive systems or data

7. Anti-Bribery and Corruption: Include for international services or when required by client policy

8. Health and Safety: Include when services are performed at physical locations

9. Transition and Exit: Include for complex services requiring detailed transition planning

10. Force Majeure: Include when specific force majeure provisions beyond common law are needed

Suggested Schedules

1. Schedule 1 - Services Description: Detailed description of services, deliverables, and specifications

2. Schedule 2 - Fees and Payment Terms: Detailed fee structure, rates, and payment mechanisms

3. Schedule 3 - Service Levels: Specific service level requirements and measurement criteria

4. Schedule 4 - Key Personnel: Details of key personnel and their roles

5. Schedule 5 - Insurance Requirements: Specific insurance types and coverage levels required

6. Schedule 6 - Form of Change Request: Template for requesting and documenting changes to services

7. Schedule 7 - Security Requirements: Detailed security protocols and requirements

8. Schedule 8 - Approved Subcontractors: List of pre-approved subcontractors if applicable

9. Appendix A - Service Provider Policies: Relevant service provider policies incorporated by reference

10. Appendix B - Client Policies: Relevant client policies the service provider must comply with

Authors

Alex Denne

Head of Growth (Open Source Law) @ ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓÆµ | 3 x UCL-Certified in Contract Law & Drafting | 4+ Years Managing 1M+ Legal Documents | Serial Founder & Legal AI Author

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Relevant Teams

Legal

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Relevant Roles

Chief Executive Officer

Chief Financial Officer

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