Chapter 2 Staff Management 1

Question 1

What does S4 of the Employment Management Act relate to?

Answer 1

Must deal with each other in good faith
Must not do anything:
- to mislead or deceive each other
- that is likely to mislead or deceive

Question 2

Who does the CC apply to in NZ police?

Answer 2

Anyone is who employed, engaged by NZ police, this includes:
Permanent
Temporary
Casual
Contractors
Consultants
Volunteers
Any other individuals we have advised this code applies to

Question 3

What factors are considered when we breach the code?

Answer 3

Intent
Your position and duties
Your ability to fulfil your duties
The impact on the organisation
Impact on trust and confidence
How similar the behaviour has been treated in the past

Question 4

What are some of the benefits of flexible working?

EHP ATT ABT IP

Answer 4

Enabling high performance
Attracting top talent
Accessing broader talent
Increased productivity

Question 5

What is performance management?

Answer 5

Is about seeking improvement through dialogue and providing support to enable the employee to perform satisfactorily.

It is not a disciplinary process

Question 6

What are the steps?

ID TPM TPIP CPIP

Answer 6

1 informal discussion
2 the performance meeting
3 the performance improvement plan
4 completion of the PIP

Question 7

What is the disciplinary process?

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Answer 7

Initial assessment
Categorisation
Criminal & Employment investigations
Restricted Duties, Suspension, Stand down

Question 8

What to consider in the initial assessment?

S S BCC C NS

Answer 8

Is there substance to the matter
Is it necessary to speak to the employee
Is the alleged conduct a breach of CC policies or employment agreements
What information is available for consideration
What are the appropriate next steps

Question 9

What are we employees expected to in terms of maintaining professional distance?

B A A

Answer 9

Be aware of the need to maintain a professional distance from those we deal with in our work
Appropriately manage any personal relationships where a conflict of interest arises
Avoid such relationships that are unethical

Question 10

What are the employee principles for use of technology, equipment, information?

E M H

Answer 10

Embrace actively support and promote information management, privacy, assurance policy
Make responsible use of police technology, systems and equipment
Have no expectation of privacy
Not misuse technology, systems, equipment