Diversity, equity and inclusion
Delivering a new energy future means bringing people together, with different perspectives, backgrounds, and strengths. We know innovation happens when everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered to contribute.
Why it matters?
Diversity of thought fuels innovation, connection, and better outcomes for our customers and communities.
Creating an inclusive workplace helps us:
- Attract and keep great people
- Inspire fresh thinking
- Build stronger relationships with customers and stakeholder
When people can be themselves at work, everyone benefits.
What we're doing?
We turn our commitment into action through:
- Zero tolerance for discrimination
- Inclusive policies, systems, and leadership
- A strong governance model, led by our Chief Executive and Diversity Council
- Employee-led networks fostering belonging across cultures, identities, and abilities
- Annual reporting to track progress and stay accountable
Our ongoing commitment
We're committed to:
- Hiring and developing talent based on merit and inclusive behaviour
- Creating a safe, respectful workplace where people feel valued
- Supporting inclusion across all genders, ages, cultures, abilities and indentities
- Improving accessibility across life stages and career paths
A proud history of firsts and early adopters
Since 2015, we've lead the way in workplace inclusion, highlights include:
- Award-winning leadership: Supreme winners at the Diversity Works Awards in 2015 and 2019
- Accessibility pioneers: First NZ business to earn the Accessibility Tick in 2018
- Rainbow inclusion: Rainbow Tick certified since 2016 and active Pride supporters
- Cultural celebration: Hosting events like Diwali, Lunar New Year, Matariki, and Eid
- Fair pay champions: First NZ corporate to become an Accredited Living Wage Employer in 2017
