How to resign from a job, Me pēhea te rihaina i tētahi mahi
Updated 25 Mar 2024
If you’ve decided to leave your job, find out the best way to go about it and what to say in your resignation letter.
Deciding to leave your jobTe whakatau ki te wehe atu i tō mahi,
Leaving a job is a big decision. You want to be sure that it’s the right choice. Having another job to move on to is ideal. It’s also important to leave on good terms with your employer.
If you've made up your mind to leave, talk to your manager first to let them know. If you can, have this talk in person or on the phone.
Check your employment agreement to see how long you have to work there before you leave – usually 2 or 4 weeks. You can choose to work for longer if your employer agrees.
Tips for writing your resignation letterNgā kupu āwhina mō te tuhi i tō reta rihaina,
Now it's time to write your resignation letter. A resignation letter formally lets your employer know you’re leaving your job. Your letter needs to include:
- your job title
- a sentence that says you're resigning from your role
- the date of your last day of work.
Keep the rest of your letter short, positive and respectful. You don't need to explain why you're leaving and you shouldn’t say anything negative about your workplace. If you've enjoyed the job, write a few sentences to say why.
A resignation letter can help you leave on good terms. Remember, future employers might contact your old company to check your work history before offering you a new job.
After you’ve written your resignation letter, give or email a copy to your manager.
Resignation letter example and templatesHe tauira me ngā tātauira o ngā reta rihaina,
Here’s an example of a resignation letter.
You can use these templates to write your own resignation letter.
What to do before you leaveŌ mahi i mua i te wehe,
Here are some tips about leaving your job:
- You’re probably excited to start your new job, but keep working hard at your old one until your last day.
- Give feedback about the job if your employer asks for it. This could be an online survey or an exit interview.
- Try to finish up all your tasks and projects. Make a list of anything that still needs to be done.
- Write notes about what you do to help your replacement do the job.
- Ask your manager or co-workers if they’ll be referees for future jobs. They could also write a letter of recommendation for you to keep, or add a recommendation to an online profile such as LinkedIn.
- Say goodbye to your co-workers and let them know how they can contact you.