Waikanae Golf Club Code of Conduct

Our mission:

To promote the growth and development of the Waikanae Golf Club and ensure its long-term financial viability for the benefit and enjoyment of all present and future members and visitors.

Our vision: A sense of place

We aspire to be recognized for:

Providing an excellent golfing experience that attracts and retains members and visitors.

Delivering high standards in all aspects of our operations, such as course presentation, governance and management, staff performance, facilities, programs, hospitality, systems, and service.

Lead, promote and enable Diversity, Equity and Inclusion across the whole Club including governance of the Club and participation in golf. Being respectful towards all people regardless of age, gender or ethnicity; the Rules of Golf, etiquette, club traditions, the course, and facilities.

Operating within a financially and environmentally sustainable business model. 

Having staff and members who are proud of their club and take an active role in achieving our mission.

Encouraging everyone to enjoy their experience at the Waikanae Golf Club by creating an environment where everyone feels welcome.

Our values:

• A desire to be transparent in all decisions and actions
• High standards of integrity and honesty
• Commitment to professionalism at all levels within the organisation
• Loyalty and commitment to the Club and its best interests
• Friendly, inclusive and respectful

Coverage

The intent of this policy applies to the WGC Board and it’s Officers, employees, members and volunteers, where applicable.

Purpose

The purpose of this Code of Conduct is to assist you in knowing and understanding the standards of conduct and behaviour expected of you.

As a member of Waikanae Golf Club, you are expected to behave in a manner that reflects the basic requirements of sportsmanship, integrity, courtesy and respect to be shown to all other members, competitors, officials and the public.

This Code is not intended to be a definitive document that sets out every possible requirement or situation that can arise at the Waikanae Golf Club. Instead, it provides:

• A guide to minimum standards of behaviour and practice
• A sound basis for you to judge your behaviour and the conduct of colleagues
• A basis for others (volunteers, members, funders, etc.) to judge the conduct of Waikanae Golf Club employees and officers

Our Responsibilities and Expectations

Together we must maintain the highest level of professionalism and ethical behaviour. This means that each of us must use good judgement and think about whether our conduct or actions are appropriate to the situation and reflect well on the organisation.

The following sections set out our collective responsibilities, what you can expect from Waikanae Golf Club, and our expectations of you.

Waikanae Golf Club Board, members and employees will:

• Act in the best interests of the club.

• Be courteous, respectful, and show civility to all club officials and employees (contractors), also to all members, their families (including children), their guests, and visitors and members of the general public.
• Always act in good faith with integrity, honesty and tolerance.
• Display sportsmanship on and off the course.
• Lead by example and maintain high standards of personal behaviour.
• That the affairs of the club are referred to and handled through the General Manager and the Board of the club, and not by any members directly.
• Demonstrate a commitment to the spirit and principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi
• Maintain open communication and the sharing of information
• Value diversity and inclusion
• Provide an environment free from any harassment and/or discrimination

A person engaging in any behaviour that may be detrimental to the game of golf, or to the WGC is in breach of the code of conduct and should be reported to the General Manager. It is in the best interests of the game that such behaviour is reported, and all players, officials and members of the public are encouraged and have a duty to report such behaviour.

Article 9 of the WGC constitution outlines the process for managing any breaches of the Code.