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Collective Bargaining Resource A new resource is now available to help workplaces with collective bargaining by providing support for managing employment relationships in many different circumstances. It has been developed by the Department of Labour with input from employers, unions and community groups.The resource gives a comprehensive introduction to collective bargaining as well as guidelines about what to do before, during and after negotiations. It also contains useful information, templates and training tools for a range of situations that may arise in the workplace. The resource emphasises preparation, communication and engagement in good faith negotiations, and includes: • information about good faith under the Employment Relations Act 2000 • techniques for managing constructive conversations in the workplace • ideas for solving problems • training templates including presentations about bargaining • models for de-briefing and evaluating the bargaining process. Visit Website: www.dol.govt.nz/infozone/collectivebargaining/index.asp |
Connect with Otago - KEA New ZealandConnect with Otago is dedicated to making it easier to provide connections for people living outside the region to stay in touch with what’s happening here.Whether you’re interested in reconnecting with the region, either by coming back to use and extend your skills, or by backing a regional business that is developing great ideas, Connect with Otago can put you in touch with the right people. Visit Website: www.keanewzealand.com/new-zealand/groups/connect-otago |
Employment Agreement Builder - Department of Labour The Employment Agreement Builder can help you to put together a draft employment agreement for your employee. It clearly shows you which clauses are compulsory, which clauses reflect minimum conditions that the employee is entitled to regardless of their inclusion in their employment agreement, and which clauses can be included voluntarily to meet the needs of you and your employee. The key to this information is to use it as a starting point to establish conditions that best suit your particular relationship and the employment agreement. Visit Website: www.ers.dol.govt.nz/EmploymentAgreementBuilder/builder/Default.aspx |
New Zealand Trade and Enterprise Our services, programmes and information have been designed to help New Zealand businesses grow internationally.Visit Website: www.nzte.govt.nz |
TechNZ TechNZ – the Foundation’s business investment programme – helps businesses access funding, support and advice. We invest in companies with the aspiration and drive to grow and become internationally competitive. Visit Website: www.frst.govt.nz/funding/business |
Department of Labour Big 6 The Big 6 covers six areas employers have told us they would like further assistance with: health and safety, hiring new employees, pay, holidays and leave, performance management and ending employment relationships. The Big 6 contains checklists of the main things employers need to know and links to further information.Visit Website: www.dol.govt.nz/publications/big6/index.asp |
NZ Business Assessment The NZ Business Assessment is a free, secure, online tool that helps New Zealand business owners better understand their businesses and identify opportunities for growth. The assessment provides a structured framework for business owners to work with a trusted advisor and develop a pathway towards success. Visit Website: www.businessassessment.co.nz/ |
NZTE Capability Voucher Scheme Criteria for eligibility for the voucher scheme to receive up to 50% subsidy on training.Visit Website: www.business.govt.nz/growing/assessing-capacity-and-capability/nzte-capability-development-vouchers |
BIZ Information Zone This is the New Zealand government website that brings together free resources, tools and information to help people start, manage and grow their businessVisit Website: www.business.govt.nz |
Otago Chamber of Commerce We have been part of the Dunedin and Otago business community since 1861 Visit Website: www.otagochamber.co.nz |
Clutha District Council Details council services, meeting agendas and minutes, forms and puiblications and district news and notices.Visit Website: www.cluthadc.govt.nz |
Heartland Services Services that are offered through Heartland Services and which agencies provide them.ACC, Careers Service Rapuara,Child, Youth and Family, Department of Corrections, Ministry of Justice - Courts,Department of Labour, Housing New Zealand, Inland Revenue, Internal Affairs, Māori Land Court, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Studylink, Te Puni Kōkiri, Work and Income and WorkbridgeVisit Website: www.heartlandservices.govt.nz |
Clutha Country This is the official Clutha Country website for both visitors and locals alike. We've got everything you need to know about Clutha Country - from people and history, to employment and climate - you'll get a good idea of how the district ticks...Visit Website: www.cluthacountry.co.nz |