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Trial and probationary periods

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Currently, trial and probationary periods are not included in the collective agreements (CAs) for school staff. Therefore, adding a trial period for employees covered by the CAs or on promulgated individual employment agreements (IEAs) based on those CAs would require concurrence. Concurrence is approval granted by the Ministry of Education for terms or conditions outside those covered by CAs or IEAs.

For employees who are not covered by the terms and conditions of a CA or promulgated IEA, those employment agreements already require the concurrence of the Secretary for Education.

If you are considering a trial or probationary period, first refer to:

Employment contact

For all employment enquiries, either:

email eradvice@nzsta.org.nz, or

call 0800 782 435 (option 2)

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Last updated: 23 August 2018 at 15:07

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