Rules of Conduct

These Rules of Conduct (Rules) set the standards of behaviour expected of Students and Engagers when using our website and app and Services, interacting with SJS, and in the course of their engagement with each other.

SJS will not tolerate any behaviour that could damage the reputation of SJS.

These Rules are subject to and operate in conjunction with SJS’s Terms and Conditions, Organisational and Website Privacy Policy, and Child Protection Policy.

These Rules of Conduct (Rules) use the same defined term as are used in our Terms and Conditions:

• App means the SJS mobile app.
• Engager means any individual or entity seeking to engage Students.
• SJS means Student Job Search Aotearoa Incorporated (we, us, our).
• Services is as defined in our Terms and Conditions (the platform where users can connect, advertise, and source jobs in New Zealand);
• Student means students and graduates seeking job opportunities.
• Website means sjs.co.nz;
• You means anyone using our website and app and Services.

General Guide for Students and Engagers

We expect all Students and Engagers when using our website and app and Services, in the course of their engagement with each other, and in all interactions with SJS to:

• be professional, respectful, and honest at all times.
• act with integrity.
• be punctual and present themselves appropriately.
• honor applicable legal terms of employment/engagement.
• contact each other immediately if unable to meet any agreed expectations.
• promote the mission and objectives of SJS in all dealings with each other.
• adhere to all polices SJS Terms and Conditions policy, Organisational and Website Privacy Policy, Child Protection Policy, and Cookie Policy.
• promote a safe and healthy workplace.
• protect the privacy of personal information.
• respect the confidentiality of information gained through SJS, or any interaction with Students and Engagers in the process of engaging with each other through SJS; and
• behave in a manner that may enhance the reputation of SJS.

Unacceptable Behaviours

SJS will not tolerate:

• any behaviour that could damage SJS’ reputation.
• any disrespectful, unprofessional, dishonest, or unfair treatment.
• harassment.
• any disregard for privacy and/or confidentiality.
• non-compliance with these Rules, SJS Terms and Conditions policy, Organisational and Website Privacy Policy, Child Protection Policy, and Cookie Policy, any other SJS policy, or other applicable law.

Students

Students are expected to contact Engagers within 24 hours of receiving their details from SJS.

Students who represent themselves positively and maintain professional conduct with Engagers help to facilitate SJS in securing further job opportunities, thereby enhancing prospects for students and graduates nationwide. Students who leave Engagers with a negative perception of SJS create obstacles in securing job opportunities for others.

Engagers

Engagers expected to:

• act with fairness, honesty, and treat all Students and SJS staff with quality and dignity.
• honor any legal terms agreed with Students and act in accordance with any professional standards or legislation that apply to the work being undertaken during a job; and
• comply with the Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy, Child Protection Policy.

Engagers must not list jobs that:

• exploit or discriminate, or appear to exploit or discriminate, against Students based on the grounds of gender, age, race, sexual orientation, or any other prohibited ground of discrimination; or
• are illegal, dangerous, or have the potential to be in breach of the law.

Disputes or issues

We support users to raise concerns regarding their engagement experience and encourage you to speak up if you observe something that concerns you or may be a breach of these Rules.

SJS does not provide legal advice but can support you in obtaining information so you can seek appropriate professional advice.

Breaches of these Rules

Any improper conduct or failure to comply with these Rules will be treated seriously by SJS and will be investigated by SJS in its sole discretion.

SJS may, at its sole discretion and in accordance with its Terms and Conditions, suspend and/or terminate your ability to use our website and app and/or your account.

SJS reserves the right to delete from its website and app any job which it believes, in its sole discretion, may be harmful to students.

These Rules of Conduct were last updated in June 2024.