NZCEO is committed to dignity and respect at work, through an environment which is free from abusive behaviour and protects people from harm. Key principles from Catholic social teaching, notably human dignity, natural justice and the dignity of work, reinforce that safety for children and adults is integral to the life and ministry of the Church and flows from the Gospel. NZCEO is committed to ensuring the development of an organisational culture which secures physical, emotional and spiritual safety while ensuring appropriate boundaries and behaviours and exercising vigilance over the environment are all essential components of our safeguarding commitment to staff, volunteers and those who associate with our organisation.