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This Temp to Hire Agreement is designed for New Zealand employers seeking to establish a trial period of employment before making a permanent hiring commitment. The document is particularly useful for organizations wanting to evaluate employee fit and performance in real working conditions while maintaining compliance with New Zealand employment legislation. It includes comprehensive terms covering both the temporary employment period and the potential transition to permanent employment, incorporating essential elements required by the Employment Relations Act 2000 and related employment laws. The agreement specifies duration, conversion criteria, rights and obligations of all parties, and ensures protection of both employer and employee interests throughout the temporary-to-permanent transition process.

1. Parties: Identification of the employer, temporary staffing agency (if applicable), and the employee

2. Background: Context of the agreement, including the temporary nature of initial employment and potential for permanent hire

3. Definitions: Key terms used throughout the agreement, including Temporary Period, Conversion Date, and Permanent Employment

4. Term and Nature of Employment: Duration of temporary period, conditions for extension, and details of the potential permanent position

5. Conversion to Permanent Employment: Process, conditions, and requirements for converting to permanent employment

6. Position and Duties: Job title, responsibilities, reporting relationships, and performance expectations

7. Hours of Work: Working hours, breaks, overtime arrangements, and flexibility provisions

8. Remuneration: Temporary and permanent role compensation, payment intervals, and review process

9. Leave Entitlements: Holiday, sick leave, and other leave entitlements as per NZ law

10. Health and Safety: Workplace safety obligations and compliance requirements

11. Confidentiality: Protection of confidential information and intellectual property

12. Termination: Grounds for termination during both temporary and permanent periods, notice requirements

13. General Provisions: Standard clauses including governing law, entire agreement, and amendments

14. Execution: Signature blocks and attestation