As your employer the Department has certain expectations of you. As an employee you have expectations of the Department.
The Department’s expectations of employees
The Department expects you to:
- be present at work as required
- maintain agreed standards of performance
- comply with health and safety policies and procedures
- comply with all lawful and reasonable instructions
- maintain set standards of integrity, conduct, and concern for the public interest
- demonstrate commitment to Corrections’ vision, values and goals
- be active in your self-development.
Employees’ expectations of the Department
As a government department Corrections has an obligation to behave in a fair and reasonable manner towards employees by acting in compliance with its legal commitments. To do this the Department will develop and implement human resource policies.
These include:
- impartial and open selection and appointment procedures
- clear statements of duties and expectations
- regular and appropriate communication and feedback about work performance
- fair rates of remuneration for competence, responsibilities and performance
- a safe and healthy workplace and work processes
- good working conditions including freedom from harassment or discrimination
- appropriate training and equipment
- equal employment opportunities
- recognition of the status of Maori as tangata whenua and the associated expectations as outlined in the Treaty of Waitangi Strategy
- opportunities for development.
