Equal Employment Opportunities
At St Joseph's School, we promote equal employment opportunities (EEO) for all staff as part of our commitment to being a 
good employer. St Joseph's School supports the fair and proper treatment of staff members in all aspects of their employment, and we comply with employment legislation and regulations, and all relevant employment agreements. We aim to provide a safe and inclusive environment, and to identify and eliminate causes of inequality in employment at our school.
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In the context of the Education and Training Act 2020 (s 597), a good employer means:
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An employer who operates an employment policy containing provisions generally accepted as necessary for the fair and proper treatment of employees in all aspects of their employment, including provisions requiring:
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(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
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good and safe working conditions
an equal employment opportunities programme
the impartial selection of suitably qualified persons for appointment
recognition of—
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(ii)
(iii)
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the aims and aspirations of Māori
the employment requirements of Māori
the need for greater involvement of Māori in the education service
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(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
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opportunities for the enhancement of the abilities of individual employees
recognition of the aims and aspirations and employment requirements, and the cultural differences, of ethnic or minority groups
recognition of the employment requirements of women
recognition of the employment requirements of persons with disabilities.
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Education and Training Act 2020 (s 597(2))
At St Joseph's School, we implement equal employment opportunities in all relevant school policies, procedures, and practices. The board is required to operate an EEO programme, which means "a programme that is aimed at the identification and elimination of all aspects of policies, procedures, and other institutional barriers that cause or perpetuate, or tend to cause or perpetuate, inequality with respect to the employment of any persons or group of persons" (Education and Training Act 2020, s 10, s 597).
The implementation of our EEO policy and programme supports our school to:
- prevent and eliminate bias and discrimination
Discrimination is defined as treating a person less favourably than others who are in the same or similar circumstances, due to an aspect of their identity. Discrimination can be based on sex, race, age, colour, ethnicity or nationality, religious belief, ethical belief, political opinion, marital or family status, employment status, sexual orientation or gender identity, a disability, or other personal attributes listed in the Human Rights Act 1993 (s 27).
Discrimination in employment is when an employer or person in authority treats an employee less favourably because of an aspect of their identity, or their involvement in a union.
Human Rights Act 1993
Employment Relations Act 2000
- promote an inclusive and safe work environment
- treat all current and prospective staff fairly
- provide equal access and consideration in all aspects of employment (e.g recruitment, training, promotion).
We ensure that our EEO policy and programme is available to all staff. Prospective and current staff can raise concerns at any time. See Concerns and Complaints Policy.
We monitor, review, and evaluate our employment policies and processes on an ongoing basis. We report on compliance with our Employment Policy (including our EEO programme) in our annual report.
Equal employment opportunities (EEO) programme
To support equal employment opportunities at our school, we have a programme to identify and eliminate processes that contribute to employment inequality. As part of our EEO programme, we:
- appoint appropriately qualified staff through a fair and impartial appointment process
- create opportunities for staff to receive information about the programme and provide feedback (e.g. through staff meetings)
- explore professional development and training opportunities
- monitor the implementation of our programme and report to the board.
See Appointment Policy and Professional Development.
Any information collected as part of our EEO programme is kept confidential and securely in accordance with privacy and record keeping requirements – see Privacy Policy and School Records Retention and Disposal.
The principal assures the board that the school operates an employment policy that complies with the principle of being a good employer, that the policy (including our equal employment opportunities programme) is available to staff, and that a report on compliance is included in the annual report. See Review Schedule and Board Assurances.
Related policies
Legislation
- Education and Training Act 2020
- Human Rights Act 1993
- Employment Relations Act 2000
- Public Service Act 2020
Resources
Hei mihi | Acknowledgement
SchoolDocs appreciates the professional advice of the Anderson Lloyd legal team (Dunedin) in reviewing this policy.
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(see Statement of compliance with employment policy)
