
Programme
Karanga & Karakia
Introductions
Entrée
Micro Workplace
Up to 20 Employees
Sponsored by EMA
Tools & Tech
Spotlight
Sponsored by NZTech
Small Workplace
21-49 Employees
Sponsored by Smartly
Diversity & Inclusion
Spotlight
Sponsored by Humankind
Main Course
Small - Medium Workplace
50-149 Employees
Sponsored by Futureful
Community & Regional Impact
Spotlight
Sponsored by Stuff
Medium - Large Workplace
150-399 Employees
Sponsored by HainesAttract
Wellness
Spotlight
Sponsored by nib
Large Workplace
400+ Employees
Sponsored by Cordis Auckland
Overall Winner
Sponsored by EMA
Celebrations & Networking
Introduction
Welcome to the 2024 Best Places to Work Awards!
We are thrilled to have you join us tonight as we celebrate the people and businesses who are truly leading the way in workplace excellence in New Zealand. Creating the Best Places to Work is more than just an end goal - it’s an ongoing commitment to the wellbeing, growth, and success of every employee.
Tonight’s awards shine a spotlight on those who lead by example, showcasing the innovation and dedication involved in creating exceptional employee experiences, nurturing talent, and building sustainable, successful businesses.
We appreciate all the effort you’ve put into making your workplace the best it can be, and we applaud your commitment to cultivating thriving, happy, high-performing Kiwi businesses.
The spirit of connection and celebration is at the heart of Best Places to Work, but this programme is also about inspiring one another to “float all the boats higher.”
Because as a collective, we are better together:
- As colleagues collaborating to succeed.
- As partners sharing knowledge and insights.
- As industry peers motivating each other to go further.
Thank you for being a part of this celebration.
A huge thank you to all our sponsors & partners for their generous support of the Best Places to Work Programme & Awards. Their commitment has helped make this event possible.
Organisation Categories
Micro Workplace
Up to 20 Employees

Small Workplace
21-49 Employees
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Small - Medium Workplace
50-149 Employees
Medium - Large Workplace
150-399 Employees

Large Workplace
400+ Employees
Spotlight Categories
Overall Winner

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Foundation Partner

The EMA proudly joins Best Places to Work as the Foundation Partner to support Kiwi businesses to build and celebrate positive and resilient workplaces
Diamond Partners

Cultivating Leadership helps both Kiwi and global leaders and teams thrive in complexity, unlocking human potential for growth and success. Partnering with Best Places to Work™ reflects our commitment to shaping workplaces that inspire and sustain collective leadership across Aotearoa New Zealand.
FluxB2B shifts how companies achieve sustainable growth in times of instability by treating strategy as a living system rather than a static plan. We help companies not just respond to change but harness it through adaptive strategies. We’re proud to support Best Places to Work™ because thriving businesses are built on empowered, adaptive teams.
Futureful is an online platform that connects skilled people to organisations based on shared values, needs and expectations. Quite simply, we help people find the BEST places to work, offering a double benefit for BPTW businesses!
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Smartly makes it simple for New Zealand SMEs to look after their people. With easy payroll and people admin software, their staff are paid on time, accurately, and in line with legislation, making them one of the best places to work. That’s why we’ve chosen to partner with Best Places to Work™
Advocate Partners

By providing business support you can count on, our members get access to expert employment advice, high quality training, and more. We’re proudly partnering with BPTW to offer another way of creating the best places to work in Aotearoa.
Cordis, Auckland is an award-winning 5-star hotel by Langham Hospitality Group providing a luxury experience across class-leading accommodation, unique dining experiences and a commitment to sustainability making it one of the best places to work in the hospitality industry.
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Extraordinary was founded to meet the evolving needs of businesses and eliminate the admin associated with employee payments.

Humankind is Aotearoa's largest EX design agency. We exist to bring humanity to work while helping organisations drive sustainable performance. When BPTW approached us to partner on celebrating Aotearoa's best workplaces, we couldn't resist

Unstoppable Force is dedicated to empowering businesses by unlocking your teams' full potential through the transformative Living Beyond Your Limits programme. By focusing on mental wellness, personal growth, and overcoming barriers, they help organisations create an environment where every team member thrives.
Media Partners

Stuff's vision is to be the most trusted media organisation in Aotearoa New Zealand, and our mission is to help make Aotearoa a better place and help showcase NZ’s best places to work in partnership with the BPTW programme.
Supporting Partners

Research Partner
Ecosystm is the growth enabler for all stakeholders to navigate innovation in the digital economy through the power of data, insights, and expertise.

Supporting Partner
NZ Businesswomen proudly partners with BPTW to put people first- attracting talent, inspiring innovation, and developing sustainable growth for resilient businesses, thriving families, strong communities, and a better New Zealand.

Supporting Partner
The New Zealand Tech Alliance is a group of independent technology associations from across New Zealand that work together to ensure a strong voice for technology.