{"id":49770,"date":"2025-09-05T06:33:52","date_gmt":"2025-09-05T06:33:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/?post_type=resources&#038;p=49770"},"modified":"2026-03-26T08:02:43","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T08:02:43","slug":"leave-policy","status":"publish","type":"resources","link":"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/resources\/leave-policy\/","title":{"rendered":"Employee leave policy template"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull resource-sticky-downloadable-template has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" id=\"form\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull blog-template-header has-light-violet-50-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div style=\"--bb--crumb-gap:.4em;\" class=\"blog-template-breadcrumb 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2025<\/time><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns content-flex is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:55%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group sticky-downloadable-title has-light-violet-50-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-10 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--24)\"><h1 class=\"blog-template-title wp-block-post-title\">Employee leave policy template<\/h1>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-9 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"has-sm-font-size\">Published<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date has-sm-font-size\"><time datetime=\"2025-09-05T06:33:52+00:00\">5 Sep 2025<\/time><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group content-wrapper has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-11 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\">\n<p>Putting together a leave policy for your company? Managing employee leave policy can be complex, whether your New Zealand-based business is growing or well-established. From annual holidays to the different types of leave, there\u2019s a lot to navigate and track.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To help you get on top of things, we\u2019ve put together a leave policy template. Designed to help you implement a policy in your workplace, the template may empower you to spend less time on admin, while maintaining compliance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, the real magic happens when you\u2019re able to automate your HR processes, including leave management. Make life easier by using an <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/solutions\/employee-management-software\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">employee management software<\/a> to track and manage employee leave requests. This way, you can get a company-wide understanding of who\u2019s going to be on leave, and when. Say goodbye to messy spreadsheets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this piece, we&#8217;ll take you through what&#8217;s included in our leave policy, the different types of leave you need to know about (annual leave, sick leave, parental leave and more) and how to track and manage leave applications. Fill in the form to download the template.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"626\" height=\"760\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/d4a9d9c6-a1e3-4e9e-bc1a-b41d9d15d05c.webp\" alt=\"Two &quot;Leave Policy&quot; documents from 91±¬ΑΟ are shown against a black background. One has a plain design, the other features a purple header with playful graphics.\" class=\"wp-image-49778\" srcset=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/d4a9d9c6-a1e3-4e9e-bc1a-b41d9d15d05c.webp 626w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/d4a9d9c6-a1e3-4e9e-bc1a-b41d9d15d05c-247x300.webp 247w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/d4a9d9c6-a1e3-4e9e-bc1a-b41d9d15d05c-321x390.webp 321w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 626px) 100vw, 626px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is in this leave policy template?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our leave policy has been designed to help you provide employees with an understanding of their leave benefits and entitlements.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In our leave policy document, you\u2019ll find:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-checkmark\">\n<li>Information on leave eligibility and entitlements, including employment tests<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How employees should request to take their leave entitlements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any specific knowledge\/procedures related to each type of leave<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve provided a taste of what you\u2019ll find in the employment leave policy template in this piece, but for the full version, download the guide today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"601\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/20c04694-22f1-4f1c-b50b-424fa613c14f-1024x601.webp\" alt=\"Alt text: &quot;Document titled 'Leave Policy' from 91±¬ΑΟ detailing employee leave benefits in New Zealand. Set on a purple background.&quot;\" class=\"wp-image-49781\" srcset=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/20c04694-22f1-4f1c-b50b-424fa613c14f-1024x601.webp 1024w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/20c04694-22f1-4f1c-b50b-424fa613c14f-300x176.webp 300w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/20c04694-22f1-4f1c-b50b-424fa613c14f-768x451.webp 768w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/20c04694-22f1-4f1c-b50b-424fa613c14f-864x508.webp 864w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/20c04694-22f1-4f1c-b50b-424fa613c14f-440x258.webp 440w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/20c04694-22f1-4f1c-b50b-424fa613c14f.webp 1296w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the different types of leave?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a few different types of leave, each with its own requirements and set limits.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Different types of leave include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sick\/personal leave<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Annual leave<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Parental leave<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Long service leave<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Community service leave<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compassionate leave<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Family and domestic violence leave<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ll take you through each one, including when they might be taken.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sick leave or personal leave<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.employment.govt.nz\/leave-and-holidays\/sick-leave\/taking-sick-leave\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Under New Zealand law<\/a>, eligible employees can take 10 days of paid sick leave per year. This is the case for full-time, part-time and casual employees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Employees are eligible for sick leave if they\u2019ve:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Worked continuously for 6 months with you, or<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They\u2019ve worked for you for 6 months for an average of 10 hours per week, and at least 1 hour in every week or 40 hours in every month<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>As the employer, you can ask for a medical certificate or other proof that the employee was sick and could not work as a result. Employees can accumulate up to 20 days of sick leave, meaning they can carry over up to 10 days of unused sick leave into the next year.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Annual leave<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After working with you for 12 months continuously, employees become eligible for four weeks of paid annual leave <a href=\"https:\/\/www.govt.nz\/browse\/work\/annual-holidays\/how-many-annual-holidays-you-get\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">under New Zealand law<\/a>. Employees get four weeks\u2019 paid annual leave on the anniversary of the day they started working with you. However, you may let your employees take their annual leave before their one-year anniversary. This is known as leave in advance.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no limit on how much leave employees can carry over from year to year. However, you may decide to let your employee cash in some of their annual leave, or, following a fair process, may decide to make them take some or all of it. You can learn more about the process to follow when requiring employees to take annual leave on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.employment.govt.nz\/leave-and-holidays\/annual-holidays\/taking-annual-holidays\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Employment NZ website.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Parental leave<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ird.govt.nz\/paid-parental-leave\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Under New Zealand law<\/a>, eligible employees can take parental leave. There are four types of parental leave: primary carer leave, partner\u2019s leave, extended leave and negotiated carer leave.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1296\" height=\"761\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/5ff973b9-863b-49d6-8c7b-0d027730c539.webp\" alt=\"Smiling woman holding a baby against a teal wall with a green faucet and beige sink. She wears a headband and black top, exuding warmth and joy.\" class=\"wp-image-49777\" srcset=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/5ff973b9-863b-49d6-8c7b-0d027730c539.webp 1296w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/5ff973b9-863b-49d6-8c7b-0d027730c539-300x176.webp 300w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/5ff973b9-863b-49d6-8c7b-0d027730c539-1024x601.webp 1024w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/5ff973b9-863b-49d6-8c7b-0d027730c539-768x451.webp 768w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/5ff973b9-863b-49d6-8c7b-0d027730c539-864x508.webp 864w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/5ff973b9-863b-49d6-8c7b-0d027730c539-440x258.webp 440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1296px) 100vw, 1296px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Primary carer leave<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Employees who will be the primary carer of a new baby or child under 6 who has come into their care can take primary carer leave.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If an employee has worked for you for at least 10 hours a week for six months, prior to the expected birth date\/date when care begins, they are eligible for 26 weeks of paid parental leave, receiving government-funded parental leave payments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If an employee has worked for you for at least 10 hours a week for 12 months, prior to the expected birth date\/date when care begins, they can take up to 52 weeks of parental leave, including 26 weeks paid parental leave and 26 weeks unpaid parental leave (also known as extended leave).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Partner\u2019s leave<br><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.employment.govt.nz\/leave-and-holidays\/parental-leave\/types-of-parental-leave\/partners-leave\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Under New Zealand law<\/a><strong>, <\/strong>a spouse\/partner can take up to two weeks unpaid partner\u2019s leave to support their pregnant spouse\/partner, or a spouse\/partner taking primary care of a child under six.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If an employee has worked for you for at least 10 hours a week for six months, they are eligible for one week\u2019s unpaid partner\u2019s leave.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If an employee has worked for you for at least 10 hours a week for 12 months, they are eligible for two weeks of unpaid partner\u2019s leave.<br><strong><br><\/strong><strong>Extended leave<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Extended leave is a period of extra unpaid parental leave. It can be taken as outlined in the primary carer leave section above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Negotiated carer leave<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Under New Zealand law, negotiated carer leave allows employees who do not qualify for primary carer leave to take unpaid leave to care for their newborn or child they are becoming the primary carer of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Negotiated carer leave exists for employees who have recently changed employees, work part-time or casually, or otherwise don\u2019t meet eligibility criteria for primary carer\u2019s leave.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can learn more about how employees can request negotiated carer leave from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.employment.govt.nz\/leave-and-holidays\/parental-leave\/types-of-parental-leave\/negotiated-carer-leave\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Employment NZ website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Long service leave<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Long service leave is not mandated under New Zealand law. However, it is often part of an employment agreement and offered as recognition of an employee\u2019s service to a company. It is paid leave that can be taken like annual leave.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How much long-service leave your company offers, and how long an employee has to work with your company in order to qualify, will depend on your employment agreement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Community service leave&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While there is no legal entitlement to community service leave, some employers may offer this as part of their employment agreement. Community service leave allows employees to take&nbsp; time off in order to give back to their community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Compassionate leave<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"601\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/image-1024x601.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-49780\" srcset=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/image-1024x601.png 1024w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/image-300x176.png 300w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/image-768x451.png 768w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/image-864x508.png 864w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/image-440x258.png 440w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/image.png 1296w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.govt.nz\/browse\/work\/bereavement-leave\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Under New Zealand law<\/a>, eligible employees can take up to three days of compassionate (or bereavement) leave per year. This can be used in situations where:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A close friend or immediate family member passes away<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They experience a miscarriage or stillbirth, or their partner or former partner experiences a stillbirth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Are organising estate or financial issues<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Are undertaking cultural responsibilities in relation to the death<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Employees are eligible for compassionate leave if they\u2019ve:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Worked continuously for 6 months with you, or<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They\u2019ve worked for you for 6 months for an average of 10 hours per week, and at least 1 hour in every week or 40 hours in every month<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Employers can offer additional compassionate leave at their own discretion. You can read more about all situations where compassionate leave is applicable on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.employment.govt.nz\/leave-and-holidays\/bereavement-leave\/taking-bereavement-leave\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Employment New Zealand website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Family and domestic violence leave&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.govt.nz\/browse\/work\/family-violence-leave\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">New Zealand law<\/a>, eligible employees affected by family or domestic violence can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Take 10 days of paid family violence leave each year<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ask for a short-term flexible working arrangement for up to two months. This could involve a change in duties, work location, or start and finish hours<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Employees are deemed eligible if they\u2019ve:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Worked continuously for 6 months with you, or<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They\u2019ve worked for you for 6 months for an average of 10 hours per week, and at least 1 hour in every week or 40 hours in every month<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Employees can also take paid family violence leave to support a child experiencing family violence, as long as that child lives with the employee at least some of the time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are leave applications?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A leave application is a formal request from an employee to go on leave. It covers all types of leave (annual, sick, or other), and outlines:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The dates that they\u2019ll be absent from work<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The type of leave they\u2019re looking to take&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>And, depending on the type of leave, the reason they\u2019ll be away from work.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Leave applications make it easier for your company to track who\u2019s away from work and when, so you can cover any absences. It also makes it easier for you to approve leave, and, if needed, reject leave if too many people are going to be away at once.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ready to get started?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking to put together an employee leave policy for your workplace? 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