Contracts

A contract between the consultant and the client is crucial for clarity on project scope, expectations, risk and terms. Here you can download contract templates, read related guidelines, download a contract checklist, report an unfair contract, and access related insights and webinars.
A general use contract for procuring and providing professional consulting services of larger scale and more complex projects.
Contracts

Force Majeure Provision NZS3910

Document for members only
An example Force Majeure provision for use with NZS 3910:2013. This example is provided for general information purposes only. It is not legal advice and should not be relied on as an alternative to specific legal advice. ACE New Zealand disclaims liability for any such reliance.
Contracts
A short agreement for small to medium projects as risk and responsibility are reasonably shared between the parties (SFA)
Contracts

ACE New Zealand regularly alerts members to concerns about contracts that are in the market and makes recommendations to promote fair commercial terms.

Kiwirail Practice Alert December 2025

Document for members only
Kiwirail Practice Alert December 2025
Practice alerts

Practice Alert PS4 October 2025

Document for members only
Practice alerts
5 June 2025: An important message about insurance carve-out contract terms.
Practice alerts
These guidelines provide useful information to help ACE New Zealand members create a new contract, as well as details on any updates to contracts used across the industry.
A guide for commercial clients in considering the principal issues involved in briefing, selecting and engaging consulting engineers.
Contract Guidelines
A guide to the changes made to the Conditions of Contract for Consultancy Services (CCCS).
Contract Guidelines

Contract Checklist

Document for members only
A guide for ACE New Zealand members to identify terms of concern within contracts.
Contract Guidelines