| Category | Human Resources |
|---|---|
| Type | Policy |
| Approved by | Council, August 1994 |
| Date Policy Took Effect | 1 October 1994 |
| Last approved revision | 29 September 2023 |
| Sponsor | Director of Human Resources |
| Responsible officer | Head of Organisational Development |
Purpose
To affirm the University's commitment to the principle of Affirmative Action in the advertising, selection, appointment and promotion processes for academic and general staff.
Organisational scope
This policy applies University-wide.
Content
The University of Otago, in line with its policy on Equal Employment Opportunities and Equal Educational Opportunities Policy, is committed to the principle of Affirmative Action in the advertising, selection, appointment and promotion processes for academic and general staff.
Affirmative Action is defined as recognising membership of an under-represented group as a factor to be taken into account in addition to competence and merit; i.e. all other things being equal, membership of an under-represented group will be taken into consideration.
Affirmative Action aims to redress any identified imbalance of representation from under-represented groups that may be found and to break down barriers to equality of opportunity in employment and education.
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Contact for further information
If you have any queries regarding the content of this policy or need further clarification, please contact:
Denise Lindsay
Head of Organisational Development
Email denise.lindsay@otago.ac.nz
Tel +64 3 479 5431