A National Safeguarding Framework – Working Together for a Safe Church has been developed and released by NOPS and the Auckland Diocese, along with the Dioceses of NZ will be implementing these national policies and procedures.
The Safeguarding Framework includes a Code of Conduct for Employees & Volunteers. This document replaces the current “Standards for Volunteers & Employees in Ministry” and will be signed by all employees and volunteers when they start their role. The Code of Conduct can be viewed and downloaded below: Code of Conduct
Core Safeguarding Practices have been created for Communities to follow throughout all usual activities, special events and programmes. The Core Safeguarding Practices can be viewed and downloaded here: Core Safeguarding Practices