Independent Contractor Agreement Template Nz

INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT

THIS AGREEMENT is made on this ______ day of ________, 20.

BETWEEN:

1. [________________________________________], a company/individual with its registered office/address at [________________________________________________________] (“the Principal”);

AND

2. [________________________________________], a company/individual with its registered office/address at [________________________________________________________] (“the Contractor”).

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1. ENGAGEMENT AND TERM

1.1. The Principal hereby engages the Contractor, and the Contractor agrees to provide the services described in Schedule A (“the Services”) to the Principal. 1.2. This Agreement commences on [] and shall continue until [] (the “Term”), unless terminated earlier in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement.

2. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR STATUS

2.1. The Contractor is engaged as an independent contractor and not as an employee, partner, or agent of the Principal. 2.2. The Contractor acknowledges that they are solely responsible for all tax obligations, including Goods and Services Tax (GST) (if applicable), ACC levies, and other statutory contributions arising from the fees paid under this Agreement.

3. FEES AND PAYMENT

3.1. In consideration for the Services, the Principal shall pay the Contractor the sum of $[__________] plus GST (if applicable), payable [weekly/monthly/upon completion]. 3.2. The Contractor shall submit a valid tax invoice to the Principal for the Services rendered. 3.3. Payment shall be made by the Principal within [__] days of receipt of a valid invoice.

4. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

4.1. The Contractor shall perform the Services with due care, skill, and diligence, and in accordance with the standards generally expected of a professional in the Contractor’s field. 4.2. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable New Zealand laws, regulations, and health and safety requirements relevant to the provision of the Services.

5. CONFIDENTIALITY

5.1. The Contractor acknowledges that they may have access to confidential information regarding the Principal’s business. 5.2. The Contractor agrees not to disclose, divulge, or communicate to any person any confidential information without the prior written consent of the Principal, except as required by law.

6. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

6.1. All work product, reports, documents, and intellectual property created by the Contractor specifically for the Principal under this Agreement shall be the exclusive property of the Principal upon payment of the relevant fees.

7. TERMINATION

7.1. Either party may terminate this Agreement by providing [____] days’ written notice to the other party. 7.2. The Principal may terminate this Agreement immediately upon written notice if the Contractor commits a material breach of this Agreement or engages in conduct that brings the Principal into disrepute.

8. DISPUTE RESOLUTION

8.1. In the event of a dispute arising out of or in connection with this Agreement, the parties shall first attempt to resolve the matter through good-faith negotiations. 8.2. If the dispute remains unresolved, the parties may agree to mediation or seek resolution through the relevant New Zealand courts.

9. GOVERNING LAW

9.1. This Agreement is governed by and shall be construed in accordance with the laws of New Zealand.

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EXECUTION

SIGNED for and on behalf of the Principal:

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Signature

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Name/Title

SIGNED by the Contractor:

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Signature

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Name/Title

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SCHEDULE A: THE SERVICES

Detailed description of the scope of work, deliverables, and specific requirements: [] [] [__________________________________________________________________________________________]