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 Competency 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 Āpōpō published resources for guidance on asset management principles and related practices. 

Complaints relating to the conduct of an Asset Management Associate or Asset Management Chartered Professional will be considered in accordance with the dispute resolution provisions of the Āpōpō Infrastructure Asset Management Professionals Incorporated Constitution.