All University tenurable appointments are governed by the provisions of the University of Auckland Academic Staff Standard Employment Contract, plus any special conditions which might be issued for specific appointments. The information that follows is a summary of the main points of the Standard Employment Contract. Copies of the complete document are available on request.

1. RESPONSIBILITIES
   Academic staff report to the Vice-Chancellor through the Dean of their Faculty and Head of Department, School or Centre, as the case may be.
   
   
2. DUTIES
   Staff are required to:
   • engage in research and publication within their field of appointment
   • conduct research-informed teaching in accordance with an agreed teaching programme
   • contribute to the administration of the department and participate in and support the University's wider administrative and ceremonial functions.
   
   
   
3. TERMS OF APPOINTMENT
   Appointments are for an initial term of four years and may be continued thereafter by agreement.
   
   
4. TERMINATION
   
   • Employees are expected to give six months written notice of termination.
   • The University may terminate employment instantly in the case of serious misconduct or criminal offences, or with one month's notice for incompetence or incapacity. Any such action will be in accordance with established Disciplinary Guidelines.
   
   
5. REDUNDANCY
   In the event of redundancy, an agreement covering redeployment or compensation exists.
   
   
6. STAFF DEVELOPMENT
   Induction courses for new staff and staff development programmes will be provided.
   
   
7. PERFORMANCE REVIEW
   An employee's performance will be reviewed at least on an annual basis.
   
   
8. REMUNERATION
   Salaries are paid fortnightly by direct bank credit.
   
   
9. LEAVE
   
   • Research and Study Leave may be granted in accordance with the policies of the University.
   • Leave of absence to attend conferences may be provided
   • Annual Leave, Sick Leave, Parental and other leave will be granted according to established policies.
   
   
10. REFUND OF APPOINTMENT EXPENSES
    Staff who leave the University within three years of their appointment will be required to refund a pro-rata portion of their appointment expenses.
    
    
11. OUTSIDE EMPLOYMENT
    Outside activities (provided they are not in competition with the University's activities) may be undertaken in accordance with the University's policies.
    
    
12. DISPUTES & GRIEVANCES
    The processes for resolving disputes and personal grievances will be as defined in the Employment Contracts Act 1991.
    
    
13. DISCIPLINARY GUIDELINES
    Written Disciplinary Guidelines exist for any instances of disciplinary action that may be invoked.
    
    
14. SUPERANNUATION
    All staff are eligible to join the New Zealand Universities Superannuation Scheme. The scheme provides for staff to contribute any percentage of their salary which is subsidised by the University up to a maximum of 5% net of tax. Additional lump sum contributions can be made. Payment (tax free) is upon retirement, depending upon length of service. An information booklet is available on request.

The following clauses, while not an integral part of the University of Auckland Academic Staff Standard Employment Contract, constitute University policy, and apply to all appointments.

15. RESERVATIONS
    The University reserves the right to invite specific individuals to apply for vacant positions.
    
    
16. Although an applicant may be in correspondence with other members of the University concerning the appointment, it should be noted that only statements over the name of the Vice-Chancellor or the Registrar commit or bind the University. Any queries on Conditions should be addressed to the Registrar.
    
    
17. TRAVEL ALLOWANCES
    Fares and other removal expenses within the stated limits are allowed to newly appointed staff from their place of residence at the time the appointment is made. Travel awards from other sources will be taken into account.