EEO and diversity? An important aspect of diversity and EEO practices is recognising that people lead rich and complex lives outside their working hours. By providing flexible work options and other work-life initiatives, workplaces can assist people to contribute effectively at work and meet their commitments outside work. Businesses benefit from improved retention rates, lower absenteeism, and having more committed and productive staff. I am new to New Zealand and am looking for work, can you help me? The EEO Trust is not an employment or recruitment agency. We work to raise awareness amongst New Zealand employers of the benefits of EEO. Members of the EEO Employers Group are committed to recruiting on the basis of merit. Browse through the list and visit their websites to see if they have any vacancies. Look for our logo in recruitment advertisements in the newspaper. What New Zealand legislation relates to EEO? A number of statutes impact on employment relationships. These include: the Employment Relations Act 2000, the Disabled Person Employment Promotion Order 2002, The Human Rights Act 1993, the Privacy Act 1993 and the Parental Leave and Employment Protection (Paid Parental Leave) Amendment Act 2002. These Acts can be found at http://www.legislation.govt.nz/ .