Last updated: October 2026
These Terms apply to services provided by:
Men at Work Canterbury Limited
Men at Work Wellington Limited
In these Terms both entities are referred to as “Men at Work”.
In these Terms:
Men at Work agrees to provide Services to the Client in accordance with the Agreement.
Men at Work will perform the Services using reasonable care, skill and industry standards expected of a professional traffic management contractor.
Men at Work may engage subcontractors or other personnel to perform the Services where required.
The Client must:
Men at Work may suspend or stop work if it reasonably believes conditions are unsafe. Any delay or additional cost caused by unsafe conditions, restricted access, inaccurate information, or Client actions may be charged to the Client.
The Client may request changes to the Services. If the requested change affects cost, resources, timing, or scope of work, Men at Work may issue a revised charge or variation before continuing. Where additional work is required due to circumstances outside Men at Work's control, those costs may be charged to the Client.
Men at Work may invoice the Client monthly or as otherwise agreed. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, payment is due on the 20th day of the month following the invoice date. All prices are exclusive of GST unless stated otherwise.
If payment is not made by the due date Men at Work may:
Men at Work's standard rates may change from time to time and apply to future bookings or work orders.
If any amount remains unpaid 30 days after the due date, Men at Work reserves the right, after giving the Client 7 days' written notice, to refer the account to a debt collection agency.
The Client will pay, on a full indemnity basis, all costs incurred by Men at Work in recovering overdue amounts, including any fees or commission charged by a debt collection agency and legal costs on a solicitor-client basis. These costs will be added to the amount owed.
Men at Work may also report overdue amounts and the Client's payment history to credit reporting agencies.
Cancellation charges apply in accordance with Men at Work's published rate cards. Unless otherwise agreed:
Day shift cancellations
Cancellation must be notified before 2:00pm on the previous day. Otherwise a cancellation charge equivalent to 8 hours at the applicable unit rate per shift may apply.
Night shift cancellations
Cancellation must be notified at least 12 hours prior to the shift start. Otherwise a cancellation charge equivalent to 8 hours at the applicable unit rate per shift may apply.
Where Men at Work equipment is used on site, the Client is responsible for ensuring it is not damaged, stolen, or misused. The Client is liable for the reasonable cost of repair or replacement of any equipment damaged or lost due to:
Where the Services relate to construction work, the parties agree the Construction Contracts Act 2002 applies. Men at Work may issue invoices as payment claims under that Act. The Client must respond with a payment schedule within the timeframe required by the Act if disputing the claim.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Men at Work is not liable for:
If Men at Work is found liable for any claim arising from the Services, its total liability is limited to the total amount paid by the Client to Men at Work in the six months prior to the event giving rise to the claim. Nothing in these Terms limits any liability that cannot be excluded under New Zealand law. Where the Services are supplied for business purposes, the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 does not apply.
To secure payment of all amounts owed, the Client grants Men at Work a security interest in all present and after-acquired personal property of the Client under the Personal Property Securities Act 1999. The Client agrees that Men at Work may register this security interest on the Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR). The Client must sign any documents reasonably required to give effect to this security interest.
This clause applies where an individual is named as Personal Guarantor in the New Client Application. That individual (the Guarantor) signs both on behalf of the Client and personally as guarantor.
In consideration of Men at Work agreeing to supply Services to the Client, the Guarantor unconditionally guarantees payment of all amounts the Client owes to Men at Work, including interest and recovery costs under clauses 5 and 6. This is a continuing guarantee. It covers Services supplied after the date of the application and remains in force until all amounts owed have been paid in full.
The liability of the Guarantor is not affected by any extension of time or other indulgence given to the Client, any variation of these Terms or of the Client's account or credit limit, any change in the Client's ownership, name or structure, or the release of any other guarantor or security. The Guarantor is liable as a principal debtor, Men at Work need not make demand on the Client first, and the Guarantor indemnifies Men at Work against any amount that is not recoverable from the Client.
An Event of Default occurs if:
If an Event of Default occurs Men at Work may suspend services, terminate the Agreement, or demand immediate payment of all outstanding amounts.
Men at Work will not be liable for delays or failure to perform Services caused by events beyond its reasonable control including but not limited to:
Where such events occur the parties will act reasonably to minimise disruption.
Men at Work may collect and use personal or business information for the purposes of:
All information will be handled in accordance with the Privacy Act 2020.
Men at Work may subcontract any part of the Services. The Client may not assign its rights or obligations without Men at Work's written consent. If any provision of these Terms is invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in effect. These Terms are governed by the laws of New Zealand and the parties submit to the jurisdiction of the New Zealand courts.