Job sharing is becoming increasingly common in New Zealand as employers respond to employees’ needs for different ways of working. These guidelines outline how to develop a job share arrangement so it works effectively for everyone.

The Employment Relations Service of the Department of Labour provides information and support to employers, employees, unions and workplaces on employment relations matters. They provide all the legal information about Employment Relations as well as useful tools such as a template for building an Employment Agreement, a Holidays and Leave tool, and a Paid Parental Leave calculator.