Far North District Council Vision
A respected and trusted organisation that consistently delivers high quality services to the community and is dedicated to providing first class support
to the Mayor, Council and Community Boards’
Far North District Council Mission
A skilled work-force that informs, listens to and understands its customers, communities, including Iwi and Hapu, is focused on high performance and
delivers on its promises’
PC 008 - EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES (EEO) POLICY
1.
PURPOSE
The Far North District Council (FNDC) is committed to the principle of equal employment
opportunities and eliminating any barriers that cause or perpetuate inequality in employment.
FNDC opposes unfair discrimination on the grounds of gender, race, disability, marital status, sexual
orientation, age, religion, or on any other grounds, or through harassment.
Far North District Council will ensure that policies and procedures, such as those relating to
recruitment, interviewing, appointments, promotions and acting up, work conditions and staff
development and training are made on the basis of merit and shall be wide enough to include such
matters as applicants' community and cultural standing or their work experience (whether paid or
unpaid). FNDC is dedicated to creating a workplace that attracts, retains and values diverse
employees.
2.
SCOPE
All Council staff must abide by Far North District Council’s Equal Employment opportunities Policy
and are responsible for applying equal employment opportunity principles to work practices and
decision-making processes.
3.
POLICY
The aim of this policy is to;
1. Provide a workplace free of discrimination on the basis of race, colour, ethnic or national
origin, gender, religion, marital status, family responsibilities, sexual orientation, personal
disability or age.
2. Create a positive climate in the workplace which encourages all employees to develop their
potential.
3. Aim at achieving and maintaining a workplace that reflects the diverse composition of the
district community.
4. Select the most appropriate person for the position at hand on the basis of the individual’s
skil s and abilities i.e. “best merit”.
Policy: EEO
Version: 003
Issue Date: February 2017
Review Date: February 2022
Authorised by: CEO
Owner: People & Capability
Far North District Council Policy – PC 008
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Far North District Council Vision
A respected and trusted organisation that consistently delivers high quality services to the community and is dedicated to providing first class support
to the Mayor, Council and Community Boards’
Far North District Council Mission
A skilled work-force that informs, listens to and understands its customers, communities, including Iwi and Hapu, is focused on high performance and
delivers on its promises’
PC 008 - EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES (EEO) POLICY
5. Ensure that all recruitment, employment, training and promotion of Council’s employees is
consistent with Council’s proclaimed goals.
6. Provide training programmes for employees which cover Equal Opportunity procedures.
7. Give all employees the opportunity to have training to allow them to best meet the
requirements of their present positions and to develop additional or other skills for future
promotion opportunities.
8. Promote employees on the basis of ability, performance and willingness of the individual to
accept increased responsibility.
4.
LEGISLATION
Employment Relations Act 2000
Local Government Act 2002
Education Act 1989
Human Rights Act 1993
State Sector Act 1988
5.
GUIDELINES
To assist with the successful attainment of Council’s declared goals and policy statements, a series
of objectives have been endorsed.
They are as follows;
1. Education
To ensure all staff is fully informed of Council’s Equal Employment Opportunity Policy. To
achieve objectives training for Council’s staff will ensure familiarity with affirmative action
principles and practices an Equal Employment Opportunity Co-ordinator shall be appointed. The
EEO Coordinator will develop and update an EEO database to enable the EEO programme to be
evaluated regularly and checked for its effectiveness.
Policy: EEO
Version: 003
Issue Date: February 2017
Review Date: February 2022
Authorised by: CEO
Owner: People & Capability
Far North District Council Policy – PC 008
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Far North District Council Vision
A respected and trusted organisation that consistently delivers high quality services to the community and is dedicated to providing first class support
to the Mayor, Council and Community Boards’
Far North District Council Mission
A skilled work-force that informs, listens to and understands its customers, communities, including Iwi and Hapu, is focused on high performance and
delivers on its promises’
PC 008 - EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES (EEO) POLICY
2. Recruitment
To develop and implement recruitment procedures to promote equality of employment
opportunity.
3. Selections and Appointment
To ensure that interviewing and selection is done to enable and support practices for the best
person for the position to be selected.
4. Training and Staff Development
To inform staff of courses and training opportunities to ensure participation without bias.
5. Maori and Other Ethnic Groups
To increase the number of Maori and other ethnic groups in the staff at large, thus reflecting
the diversity of the Community.
6. People with Disabilities
To enable workers with disabilities to successfully pursue a career in Council.
7. Age
To enable workers of all ages to successfully pursue a career in Council.
8. Sexual Orientation and Religious Beliefs
To ensure that recognition and consideration is given to the beliefs of all employees in the work
environment. In cases where the individual beliefs conflict with the organisation, attempts are
to be made to constructively solve the issues raised.
The following persons may be contacted in relation to this policy:
a) Manager – People & Capability
b) Business Partner – People & Capability
c)
PSA delegates
Policy: EEO
Version: 003
Issue Date: February 2017
Review Date: February 2022
Authorised by: CEO
Owner: People & Capability
Far North District Council Policy – PC 008
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