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Kaimahi Conduct

Paparoa Street School expects all kaimahi kura to act professionally and show integrity in order to ensure that ākonga are able to attain their highest possible standard in educational achievement and that the kura is a physically and emotionally safe place for ākonga and kaimahi (Education and Training Act 2020, s 127). We make our expectations of kaimahi conduct clear, and ensure that kaimahi are meeting conduct expectations through performance management processes (including through the annual professional growth cycle for the tumuaki and kaiako), regular vetting, and responding to concerns and complaints.

Conduct expectations

We expect all kaimahi to act professionally and show integrity by:

• complying with legislative and regulatory requirements and kura policies
• respecting, communicating, and working constructively with the kura community – see Inclusive Kura Culture
• carrying out their role to the best of their ability – see Performance Management
• supporting the wellbeing and protection of ākonga – see Kaimahi Responsibilities for Child Protection and Supporting Ākonga Wellbeing
• acting responsibly to ensure the health and safety of themselves and others – see Health, Safety, and Welfare Policy
• maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of ākonga and kura community members – see Privacy Policy
• acting in good faith in all areas of their employment – see Employment Policy and Employment Agreements
• sharing relevant information with the kura – see Conflicts of Interest and Secondary Employment
• raising and responding to concerns and complaints in good faith, according to kura processes – see Concerns and Complaints Policy.

We expect kaimahi to help promote the positive reputation and public image of the kura, and to consider how their conduct outside of kura hours may be perceived.

The tumuaki must also meet the standards of the poari matua code of conduct (Education and Training Act, s 166).

Professional expectations for kaiako

As required by the Education and Training Act (s 485), the tumuaki and kaiako are expected to understand and comply with Our Code, Our Standards | Ngā Tikanga Matatika, Ngā Paerewa.

• The Code of Professional Responsibility | Ngā Tikanga Matatika provides required standards for ethical behaviour. This applies to all registered and certificated kaiako, and those with limited authority to teach.
• The Standards for the Teaching Profession | Ngā Paerewa describes the expectations of effective teaching practice. This applies to all practising kaiako.

See Our Code, Our Standards (Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand).

Concerns about kaimahi conduct

Our kura is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and supportive environment for all members of our kura community. If anyone has concerns about the conduct of a kaimahi, they should raise their concerns with the kura. See Raising Concerns and Complaints.

We act to address and resolve concerns and complaints involving kaimahi in a timely manner, and follow a fair and reasonable process. See Assessing and Responding to Concerns and Complaints.

If, at any time during their employment, a kaimahi is being investigated or believes they may be investigated by the police, or is being prosecuted for a criminal offence or convicted of a crime, the kaimahi is required to act in good faith and notify the tumuaki, then keep them updated.

Related policies

• Poari Matua Responsibilities
• Te Tiriti o Waitangi
• Kura Community Conduct Expectations
• Safety Checking
• Police Vetting
• Professional Development
• Kaimahi Wellbeing and Safety

Legislation

• Education and Training Act 2020

Resources

• Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand:
  • Our Code, Our Standards
  • Reporting a concern

Release history: Term 4 2024, Term 3 2020

Topic Number: 10370	Last Modified Date: 22/12/2025 13:11:55
Topic Version: 1	Published Date: 30/01/2026