Privacy Policy

Kean & Westcott guarantees we’ll safeguard your privacy. We will never sell, trade, rent or disclose any personal information you give us. End of story.

Kean & Westcott respects the privacy of individuals in every aspect of our business. We have a longstanding commitment to protect the personal information of all job seekers when providing services to our clients. Your personal information is only collected, used and disclosed by Kean & Westcott in strict accordance with legal requirements according to the NZ Privacy Act 1993.

Why Do We Collect Your Information?
As a job seeker using our professional staffing services, you will be asked for certain pieces of information so we can provide you with the best possible service. In addition to your contact details, your resume and a description of the type of work you are seeking, your file may include the following:

Interview notes, information obtained through reference checks and background checks, educational records, reference letters, and skill testing results.

For temporary staffing arrangements, we also require information required to provide our payroll services, including banking details, tax deductions and holiday allowances, etc.

We use your information to:

• Assess and understand your qualifications, needs and preferences
• Find you the best job opportunities matching your needs
• Fulfill our client's requests for information about job candidates
• Provide payroll and other HR functions to you, for temporary staffing arrangements

Kean & Westcott never collects more personal information than is needed to fulfill these purposes, unless requested by the client and consented to by the job seeker.

When Do We Disclose Personal Information And To Whom?
Your personal information is never traded, sold or leased by us to any external companies. Your information is only disclosed for Kean & Westcott’s legitimate business purposes or as required to meet legal and regulatory requirements, for example, a court order.
Normally, we disclose your information to clients when we feel there is a potential for a job placement. As a job seeker, you are relying on us to share such information.
We only provide the necessary information required and requested to make an informed decision regarding a job candidate.

Have You Consented?
Having read this policy and by using our services and providing us with your personal information, we imply your consent to the collection, use and disclosure of your information in accordance with the NZ Privacy Act 1993.

How Long Is Your Information Held By Us?
We retain your information as long as you engage our services, or longer if required for business or legal purposes. For temporary workers, we retain your information as long as you are on our payroll, and for seven years thereafter. For permanent placements, we actively retain your information for seven years after you accept a permanent employment position.

How Do We Keep Your Information Secure?
Kean & Westcott has very strict procedures and policies in place to ensure your personal information in both written and electronic format is completely protected. Two words we take very seriously here – trust and integrity.

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