Information for Staff

The University is committed to equity by appointing staff through fair and equitable processes and providing employment conditions that lead to high performance and job satisfaction.

The University is committed to meeting its equal employment opportunities obligations under its Equity Policy  its statutory obligations and under the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi.

Staff Equity develops policy and strategies that enable staff to contribute fully to the University’s success and help ensure employment decisions and processes are based on merit. Faculties participate in policy development via the Equity Committee.

Staff Equity activities include:

  • Helps identify and remove barriers to equity in employment.
  • Develops policies and monitors the effectiveness of the University's equity programmes.
  • Consults and liaises with relevant individuals and groups to achieve equity aims.
  • Aims to increase acceptance of, and compliance with, equity objectives.
  • Develops specific policies on personnel and equity matters.
  • Identifies employment practices and procedures requiring review, and produces guidelines for any necessary improvements.
  • Reviews training and staff development practices from an equity perspective.
  • Provides training/facilitation on equity topics.


Contact the Staff Equity team 
 

Pōwhiri for new staff

The Vice-Chancellor’s Pōwhiri for new staff is your chance to immerse yourself in the culture of the Marae and be formally welcomed into the whanau of The University of Auckland. We highly recommend this unique experience to all new staff members.
 

Staff Equity Groups

Our research has identified groups where there is a need to improve equity outcomes for selection, recognition, career progression, retention and job satisfaction

The Review of Equity Groups identified the following staff equity groups (some of which are statutory):

Māori staff

Pacific Staff

Ethnic group staff

Women (academic and professional staff)

Staff with disabilities and impairments

The following groups are not under-represented but there is still the need to remove barriers:

Professional Staff

Staff with carer/family responsibilities

Part-time, temporary and casual staff

The following groups may be equity groups at The University, but further research would be required:

Older staff

Sexual Gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and intersex staff

Useful Links

Temporary car parking permits for staff at times of need, such as when family members are ill in hospital.

Rest spaces and first aid rooms:These are areas on campus that may be used by staff needing a place to rest or administer medication

The Equity Office

Events and What's New 

Projects link


 

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