parachute CODE OF CONDUCT

Parachute is committed to ensuring our facilities are a safe space for artists, producers and industry professionals.  

We expect anyone conducting business here, regardless of their role or influence in the industry, to:

• Be courteous, professional, and respectful at all times and towards all people, regardless of gender, sexuality, ethnicity, age, religion, dis/ability, or role. We will not tolerate bullying, sexual or racial harassment, or discrimination.

• Refrain from any any unwelcome or uninvited behaviour of a sexual nature that might lead to, or be interpreted as, sexual harassment or assault.

• Maintain an awareness of power imbalances that may relate to gender, sexuality, ethnicity, age, dis/ability, seniority or influence in the workplace; we will not tolerate abuse or advantage of that imbalance if you are in a position of power.

• Refrain from being intoxicated or consuming excessive alcohol or illegal substances while working on our premises.

• Actively address any behaviour that breaches this Code.

Parachute's responsibilities:

• We are committed to maintaining strict standards of confidentiality in relation to conversations and disclosures made by individuals we provide one-on-one support to.

• We are committed to fulfilling all professional and ethical obligations under the human rights commission and Worksafe NZ when recording and reporting instances of perceived harm.

• We are committed to acting in accordance with industry guidelines for the safety of industry professionals as outlined by Soundcheck Aotearoa.

• We are committed to actively address any behaviour that breaches this Code of Conduct. We will seek professional advice when addressing potentially harmful situations and reserve the right to act decisively when a potential or legitimate compromise of this Code arises. 

• We will not tolerate retaliation or discrimination against anyone for reporting a Code of Conduct breach or concerns about behaviour.