Used to establish standards and objectives, key result areas are the chief tasks of a job identified during the job evaluation process.

Work-based savings scheme, governed by the KiwiSaver Act 2006. It is designed to encourage New Zealanders to save for their retirement income.

Key Performance Indicators – Tasks that have been agreed between an employee and line manager/HR with an expectation that they will be completed satisfactorily in the time agreed or as an ongoing task.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities – The personal attributes that a person has to have to perform the job requirements.