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Career Tree are committed to providing the highest standards of career guidance. For that reason we are members of the Career Development Association Of New Zealand and adhere to the Code of Ethics.

Career Tree Employment Advisers are fully trained and members of CDANZ.

Membership Number - S20161649

All CDANZ members are bound by its Code of Ethics.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION OF NEW ZEALAND

Code of Ethics  

In giving effect to this Code, all members will give due regard to cultural diversity and in particular for the provisions of, and the spirit and intent of, Te Tiriti O Waitangi.

The Code provides the fundamental ethical principles and values to guide our professional practice and professional relationships, to protect the integrity of the Association, the profession, and the recipients of career development services.

The Code accords with the Competency Framework required for Professional and Associate Members.

CDANZ is the professional body for career development practice in Aotearoa, New Zealand. We strive for excellence in career development across diverse fields of practice and offer our members and New Zealanders a collective identity for the profession.

This Code of Ethics, together with the Professional Practice Guidelines, articulates our commitment to maintaining a high level of trust, integrity, and safety for ourselves and our clients.

CDANZ members will:

Promote professionalism and respect for the practice of career development with clients and all stakeholders in accordance with the Constitution of CDANZ.

Represent services, qualifications, and experience accurately and fully, and only undertake those practices for which they are qualified and in circumstances where they have appropriate experience.

Respect the dignity and personal rights of the client involved, the client's right to self- determination, and treat the client honestly and with respect, empathy, and integrity at all times.

Ensure that any ethical and cultural dimensions relevant to the client are respected, and members are not party to any discriminatory or defamatory action regarding the client.

Strive to ensure that the positive growth and development of the recipient of the career development process takes precedence over the member's own interests, their employer, or referring agent and colleagues.

Disclose all known and potential conflicts of interest before they arise. Members shall only proceed with the service if they are satisfied that the conflict, or perception of conflict, will not impair the member's impartiality and independence.

Remain fully aware of their social responsibility and the impact of their recommendations and actions. Be alert to personal, social, organisational, financial, or political situations or pressures which might lead to misuse of their influence.

Maintain full confidentiality and rights of the client during and after the service.

Conduct services in a professionally responsible, transparent, and in a fair, reasonable, and timely manner in accordance with the law. No harm to the client should be caused through any practice, method or technique, including the use of digital technologies.

Maintain professional currency and qualifications in accordance with the membership requirements of CDANZ.

 6 April 2016