Free NZ Tradie Templates (2026)

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NZ Job Quote Template

Professional job quote template for NZ tradies โ€” GST compliant, ready to customise and download as PDF.

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GST Tax Invoice Template

IRD-compliant GST tax invoice template for registered NZ tradies โ€” includes all required fields for a valid tax invoice.

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Job Sheet / Work Order

Daily job sheet and work order template for NZ tradies โ€” track tasks, time, materials, and sign-off on site.

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Variation Order Template

Protect yourself when scope changes mid-job โ€” get written approval for all variations before doing extra work.

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Site Safety Checklist

Health & Safety at Work Act 2015 compliant site safety checklist โ€” cover your PCBU obligations before work starts.

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Subcontractor Agreement

Simple subcontractor agreement template for NZ tradies โ€” covers scope, payment terms, liability, and insurance requirements.

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Vehicle Log Book (IRD)

IRD-compliant vehicle log book for NZ tradies claiming vehicle expenses โ€” track business vs private use for your tax return.

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Tool & Equipment Inventory

Keep track of all your tools and equipment for insurance, depreciation claims, and theft reporting.

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Job Completion Certificate

Get written sign-off from customers when the job is done โ€” essential before issuing your final invoice.

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marketing

Customer Feedback & Review Form

Collect customer feedback and make it easy for happy clients to leave you a Google review โ€” the fastest way to grow your tradie business.

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Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS)

Document high-risk construction work activities, hazards, and control measures โ€” required under NZ H&S regulations.

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Toolbox Meeting Record

Record your weekly toolbox meetings for H&S compliance โ€” sign-off sheet with date, topics, and attendees.

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Progress Claim

Claim payment for work completed to date on larger contracts โ€” with retention, variations, and approved amounts.

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Defects / Snagging List

Document defects and outstanding items at practical completion โ€” agree on remediation dates with the client.

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Project Handover Checklist

Ensure nothing is missed when handing over a completed project โ€” covers documentation, warranties, and client sign-off.

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Purchase Order

Formalise material and subcontractor orders with a written purchase order โ€” essential for larger projects.

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Employee Induction Checklist

Onboard new staff and subcontractors with a structured induction โ€” covers H&S, PPE, emergency procedures, and expectations.

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Incident & Near Miss Report

Document workplace incidents, injuries, and near misses โ€” required under HSWA 2015 for notifiable incidents.

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Maintenance Schedule

Annual property maintenance schedule to offer clients as an add-on service โ€” builds recurring revenue.

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safety

Contractor / Visitor Site Induction

Quick site induction for visitors, deliveries, and short-term contractors โ€” sign-in and safety briefing in one form.

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legal

Terms of Trade / Customer Agreement

Protect your tradie business with clear terms โ€” covers payment, variations, liability, and Consumer Guarantees Act compliance.

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CCA Payment Claim

Formal payment claim under the Construction Contracts Act 2002 โ€” the correct legal format for claiming progress payments in NZ.

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safety

Site-Specific Safety Plan (SSSP)

Whole-site health and safety management plan for NZ construction sites โ€” covers emergency procedures, hazards, and subcontractor management.

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Job Safety Analysis (JSA)

Step-by-step task hazard analysis for NZ tradies โ€” identify risks and control measures for each step of a specific job.

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Weekly Timesheet

Track employee hours, jobs, and overtime for accurate payroll โ€” IRD compliant weekly timesheet for NZ tradies.

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finance

Overdue Invoice / Payment Reminder

Professional payment reminder letter for NZ tradies โ€” escalates from friendly reminder to formal demand before debt collection.

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Pre-Quote Site Inspection Form

Document site conditions before quoting โ€” protect yourself from 'you didn't say it would cost that' disputes.

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Retention Release Certificate

Formally release retention held under the Construction Contracts Act 2002 โ€” confirms defect liability period has ended.

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Free NZ Tradie Templates

Quote templates, tax invoices, variation orders, SWMS and more โ€” 28 templates, free to download instantly.

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