EEO Practitioner
EEO (equal employment opportunity) practitioners develop and implement policies within an organisation to ensure that everyone has equal employment opportunities.
Tasks & duties
EEO practitioners may do some or all of the following:
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develop and monitor EEO plans for organisations
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advise staff and managers on EEO issues
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meet with staff to discuss EEO issues
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analyse and interpret information
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write reports
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develop and deliver training on EEO issues such as Maori cultural awareness
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carry out social research around EEO issues and prepare statistics
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co-ordinate and/or attend meetings with different EEO groups within and outside of an organisation
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report to the State Services Commission on behalf of a government department
Skills & knowledge
EEO practitioners need to have:
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knowledge of employment practices, EEO legislation, and health and safety legislation
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an understanding of human resources policy and systems
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knowledge of the Treaty of Waitangi
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public speaking skills including the ability to present an effective argument
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communication skills, including good listening skills
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good research skills
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report writing skills
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computer skills
Entry requirements
To become an EEO practitioner you need to have a relevant tertiary qualification.
Secondary education
A tertiary entrance qualification is required to enter training in the human resources and EEO area.
Training on the job
EEO practitioners may attend courses and seminars to update their knowledge
Useful experience
Human resources and social research experience or work that involves helping people may be useful to enter further training as an EEO practitioner.
Related courses
Care for People with Disabilities
Human Resource Management
Tikanga - Maori Customs
For more information, please refer to Career Services.
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