Common use of Our commitments Clause in Contracts

Our commitments. The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) recognises the level of commitment required from all employees in achieving its long term goals and strives to provide a working environment that attracts, engages and retains good employees. We will operate an overall people capability (PCS) strategy that supports a highly skilled and motivated workforce, emphasising: • using the skills our people have and developing new skills; • being flexible and adaptable to opportunities for continuous improvement and innovation; • developing solutions at an appropriate level through empowerment; and • the spirit of integrity and public service. The State Sector Act (xxx.xxxxxxxxxxx.xx.xx) outline the MPI’s obligations as a good employer including with regard to equal employment opportunities. This includes the SSC’s model standards such as positive workplaces and equal pay/pay equity. The PSA recognises the MPI “Statement of Intent” and its role as a Public Service agency. MPI recognises the PSA as a union for its employees and understands that the PSA has a Strategic Agenda. Both parties are committed to working together towards a high quality public service, with its employees at the centre of its operation to deliver services within these framework. Participation of both parties across MPI could include: • planning with a particular focus on projects or initiatives affecting employees including recruitment/attrition policies and programmes; • employees’ development including nationally recognised skill standards, training and qualifications and cross business experience where applicable. We will also work to promote or recognise the following shared outcomes: • co-operative and open relationships, where employee and management needs are better understood and met; • a culture of respect, mutual trust and quality communication; • collective participation of employees, through the union, adding value to the work of all parties; and • skilled, valued, challenged and fulfilled employees. The principles that guide the relationship include: • Honesty and timely sharing of information in good faith; • Managers are required to make decisions; • All parties have mutual and differing interests, and respect the independence of each organisation; and • Receptive listening, positive co-operative attitudes, including the use of a problem solving approach to address issues with the aim to reach consensus.

Our commitments. The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) recognises the level of commitment required from all employees in achieving its long term goals and strives to provide a working environment that attracts, engages and retains good employees. We will operate an overall people capability (PCS) strategy that supports a highly skilled and motivated workforce, emphasising: •  using the skills our people have and developing new skills; •  being flexible and adaptable to opportunities for continuous improvement and innovation; •  developing solutions at an appropriate level through empowerment; and •  the spirit of integrity and public service. The State Sector Act (xxx.xxxxxxxxxxx.xx.xx) outline the MPI’s obligations as a good employer including with regard to equal employment opportunities. This includes the SSC’s model standards such as positive workplaces and equal pay/pay equity. The PSA recognises the MPI “Statement of Intent” and its role as a Public Service agency. MPI recognises the PSA as a union for its employees and understands that the PSA has a Strategic Agenda. Both parties are committed to working together towards a high quality public service, with its employees at the centre of its operation to deliver services within these framework. Participation of both parties across MPI could include: •  planning with a particular focus on projects or initiatives affecting employees including recruitment/attrition policies and programmes; •  employees’ development including nationally recognised skill standards, training and qualifications and cross business experience where applicable. We will also work to promote or recognise the following shared outcomes: •  co-operative and open relationships, where employee and management needs are better understood and met; •  a culture of respect, mutual trust and quality communication; •  collective participation of employees, through the union, adding value to the work of all parties; and •  skilled, valued, challenged and fulfilled employees. The principles that guide the relationship include: •  Honesty and timely sharing of information in good faith; •  Managers are required to make decisions; •  All parties have mutual and differing interests, and respect the independence of each organisation; and •  Receptive listening, positive co-operative attitudes, including the use of a problem solving approach to address issues with the aim to reach consensus.

Our commitments. The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) recognises the level of commitment required from all employees in achieving its long term goals and strives to provide a working environment that attracts, engages and retains good employees. We will operate an overall people capability (PCS) strategy that supports a highly skilled and motivated workforce, emphasising: •  using the skills our people have and developing new skills; •  being flexible and adaptable to opportunities for continuous improvement and innovation; •  developing solutions at an appropriate level through empowerment; and •  the spirit of integrity and public service. The State Sector Act (xxx.xxxxxxxxxxx.xx.xxxxxx://xxx.xxxxxxxxxxx.xx.xx) outline the MPI’s obligations as a good employer including with regard to equal employment opportunities. This includes the SSC’s model standards such as positive workplaces and equal pay/pay equity. The PSA recognises the MPI “Statement of Intent” and its role as a Public Service agency. MPI recognises the PSA as a union for its employees and understands that the PSA has a Strategic Agenda. Both parties are committed to working together towards a high quality public service, with its employees at the centre of its operation to deliver services within these framework. Participation of both parties across MPI could include: •  planning with a particular focus on projects or initiatives affecting employees including recruitment/attrition policies and programmes; •  employees’ development including nationally recognised skill standards, training and qualifications and cross business experience where applicable. We will also work to promote or recognise the following shared outcomes: •  co-operative and open relationships, where employee and management needs are better understood and met; •  a culture of respect, mutual trust and quality communication; •  collective participation of employees, through the union, adding value to the work of all parties; and •  skilled, valued, challenged and fulfilled employees. The principles that guide the relationship include: •  Honesty and timely sharing of information in good faith; •  Managers are required to make decisions; •  All parties have mutual and differing interests, and respect the independence of each organisation; and •  Receptive listening, positive co-operative attitudes, including the use of a problem solving approach to address issues with the aim to reach consensus.