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👷 Employee Induction Checklist

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

How to use: Complete this with every new worker on day one. Both parties sign. Keep on file. All fields are editable — click any text to change it.

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EMPLOYEE INDUCTION CHECKLIST
Date: 2026-01-01
Employee: Full name
Role: Job title
Company & Role
Contract of employment provided and signed
Employment terms explained (pay, hours, leave)
Reporting structure explained
Probation period discussed
Health & Safety
H&S policy explained and signed
Emergency procedures and evacuation routes explained
Incident reporting process explained
PPE issued and fit-checked
First aid kit and fire extinguisher locations shown
Site & Tools
Site access and security explained
Tools and equipment issued
Vehicle use policy explained (if applicable)
Fuel cards / credit cards issued (if applicable)
Administration
Tax code declaration (IR330) completed
KiwiSaver enrolment explained
Bank account details provided for payroll
Payroll system and payslip process explained
Conduct & Expectations
Company values and code of conduct explained
Social media and confidentiality policy explained
Drug and alcohol policy explained
Performance review process explained
Employer / Date
Employee signature / Date
NZ Tradie Tools — tradietools.nz | Retain a signed copy in the employee's personnel file.

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