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Differences between permanent, casual and fixed-term contracts in NZ

Do you know the difference?

What you’ll learn:

What is a permanent contract?

What is a fixed-term contract?

New member of staff being shown how to use the workplace IT system.

Employers often hire fixed-term staff to help with certain important projects.

What is a casual contract?

Casual employee working in retail.

Casual staff are often hired during busy periods, such as around Christmas.


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