“The University of Otago is committed to equity and diversity and seeks to provide an accessible, inclusive, respectful and welcoming environment in which all students and staff are supported towards achieving their full potential.” (Equity and Diversity Policy)
Strategic Frameworks
- Equity and Diversity Strategic Framework
- Māori Strategic Framework 2022
- Pacific Strategic Framework 2013-2020
Policies and guidelines
Key equity related HR policies, procedures and guidelines include:
- Affirmative Action Policy
- Campus Design for Access and Mobility Policy
- Equal Employment Data Collection Procedure
- Equal Employment Opportunities Policy
- Equity and Diversity Policy
- Ethical Behaviour Policy
- Flexible Working Arrangements
- Good Employer Policy
- Leave Without Pay Guidelines
- Parental Leave Policy
- Gender Transitioning at Work Guidelines
Access all HR policies, procedures and guidelines
Professional development and seminars
HR Professional Development
Human Resources offers the following equity-related seminars and workshops:
- Creating an Inclusive Environment: Disability Awareness
- Professional Development for Women
- Inclusive Language at Otago Guidelines
- Cross-cultural Communication (access on Lynda.com)
- Unconscious Bias (access on Lynda.com)
- Accessibility for Web (access on Lynda.com)
- Diversity in Recruiting (accessed on Lynda.com)
Find out more about HR Professional Development
Higher Education Development Centre (HEDC)
The HEDC offers Māori Culture and Treaty of Waitangi seminars.
Find out more about HEDC workshops and professional development
Te Reo Māori for University Staff
There are a number of options available to University of Otago staff to learn Te Reo Māori, the Māori language, and further extend their language skills.
