The University of Otago is committed to the wellbeing of children and young people. The purpose of the Child Protection Policy is to affirm that commitment and ensure that the University meets its requirements under the Children's Act 2014 and other relevant legislation, through providing provisions for:
- The identification and reporting of child abuse or neglect, and
- Appropriate safety checking of staff and students who have relevant engagement with children within the context of their University work or study
Students and staff who work with children in the course of their University work may be required to complete a student safety check. For more information about this process for students, see the related article: Complete a student safety check
Staff can contact HR Services for further details: email hrservices@otago.ac.nz