Āpōpō Code of Conduct

Being an Asset Management Associate or Asset Management Chartered Professional is a commitment to acting in the collective well-being interests of the community and organisations the profession serves and strengthening a positive reputation for the asset management profession. 

You must:

Act with Integrity

  • Develop business and community relationships based on confidence, trust and respect.
  • Demonstrate good faith by:
    • being honest, objective, impartial, and sincere
    • acting openly and without hidden motives or pre-judgement
    • raising issues in a timely manner to the appropriate level
    • treating others with respect and working constructively together.
  • Safeguard all information obtained in your role as an asset management professional and not use it for personal gain, either for yourself or others.
  • Recognise and declare any possible actual or perceived conflict of interest or bias relevant to any action, inaction or recommendation.
  • Support the culture, customs, practices and personal beliefs of others, equality of opportunity, diversity, inclusivity, and human rights and dignity, and challenge unsupportive behaviours.
  • Take responsibility for your own health, wellbeing and performance
  • Comply with all relevant legislation and regulations.

Have Regard to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, the Environment, Communities and Colleagues

  • Recognise the value of both partners to Te Tiriti o Waitangi through the weaving together of Te Ao Māori and asset management principles.
  • Seek to balance environmental, economic, social and cultural needs and outcomes that are met through infrastructure assets.
  • Strive to meet the infrastructure asset needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own reasonably foreseeable needs.
  • Ensure a healthy, safe and professional workplace is maintained.

Regularly Develop Your Asset Management Knowledge and Competence

  • Attend professional development events related to asset management.
  • Read and reflect on relevant publications and sector commentary.
  • Undertake formal courses of study towards recognised asset management credentials.
  • Self-reflect and identify and act on areas for improvement in your asset management knowledge and competence.
  • Use the Āpōpō Pou Herenga and Knowledge Frameworks to guide your development.

Operate Within Your Area of Expertise

  • Recognise the limits of your own experience and expertise.
  • Seek feedback from those with greater knowledge than yourself and act on their guidance when extending your area of activity.
  • Refer to the Āpōpō Guide for guidance on asset management principles and related practices.