Code of Conduct

OutdoorsMark Auditors abide by the following Code of Conduct:

  • To act professionally, accurately, and in an unbiased / impartial manner
  • To strive to increase the competence and prestige of the safety auditing profession
  • To consult experts in all areas of safety audits outside their range of expertise
  • To declare any conflicting or competing interests and to disclose any relationship that may influence their judgement
  • To discuss or disclose any information relating to an audit only when required by law or when authorised by their client
  • To refuse any inducement designed to influence their judgement
  • To be honest and not intentionally communicate false or misleading information that may compromise the integrity of the audit
  • To only act in ways that enhance the reputation and integrity of Outdoors New Zealand and the OutdoorsMark programme