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:

  1. As colleagues collaborating to succeed.
  2. As partners sharing knowledge and insights.
  3. 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.

Julie Gill‍
Co-founder & CEO,
Best Places to Work

Organisation Categories

Congratulations to all the companies that made our shortlist, the finalists and of course our winners in the Best Places to Work 2024 program.
Your innovative leadership and vision are evident in the way you nurture and grow your employees, delight your customers, care for your communities and the environment, and collectively contribute to the sustainable success of New Zealand’s workforce. This deserves to be recognised!

Micro Workplace

Up to 20 Employees

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The Micro Workplace category celebrates businesses with up to 20 employees that excel in developing supportive, innovative, and engaging work environments. These companies demonstrate strong leadership, commitment to employee wellbeing, cultures that promote collaboration and growth, and enduring business performance. They are all outstanding places to work.

Small Workplace

21-49 Employees

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The Small Workplace category highlights businesses with 21-49 employees that stand out in creating positive, inclusive, and dynamic work cultures. These companies prioritise employee engagement, development, and wellbeing and foster environments where individuals and teams are empowered to achieve their full potential. This flows into exceptional customer experiences and supports strong business outcomes. 

Small - Medium Workplace

50-149 Employees

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The Small to Medium Workplace category recognises businesses with 50-149 employees that prioritise creating vibrant, supportive, and collaborative work environments. The sustainability of business performance and high customer satisfaction & productivity in these organisations is underpinned by strong leadership, commitment to employee growth, and innovative practices. Making them exceptional places to work.

Medium - Large Workplace

150-399 Employees

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The Medium to Large Workplace category celebrates businesses with 150-399 employees. The success of these companies is directly a result of their excellence in cultivating dynamic, inclusive, and engaging work cultures. They demonstrate a strong commitment to employee wellbeing, professional development, and innovative practices, creating workplaces where employees thrive, translating to the delivery of extraordinary customer experiences.

Large Workplace

400+ Employees

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The Large Workplace category recognises organisations with over 400 employees that create positive, engaging, and innovative work environments. These businesses demonstrate ongoing commitment to employee wellbeing, leadership development, and continuous improvement, creating workplaces where people feel valued and empowered to succeed. Focus on customer satisfaction is paramount, and this supports the enduring success these businesses are achieving. 

Spotlight Categories

The Spotlight Awards recognise organisations that have demonstrated outstanding effort in initiatives that create an amazing workplace environment.

Tools & Tech

Spotlight

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Innovation and technology that enhances people’s ability to do outstanding work.

Diversity & Inclusion

Spotlight

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Creating environments that promote belonging and diverse perspectives.

Community & Regional Impact

Spotlight

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Creating a positive work environment that makes a significant impact in the community.

Wellness

Spotlight

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Supporting employees' physical, mental, emotional, and social wellbeing.

Overall Winner

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The Overall Winner category honours one organisation, regardless of size, that stands out for its exceptional workplace culture, delivery of strong customer outcomes, and sustainable business performance. This company demonstrates an outstanding commitment to employee wellbeing, innovation, leadership, and continuous improvement. They set the benchmark for excellence, serving as an inspiring example for workplaces across New Zealand.

Learn from the best with our Masterclass Series

Our masterclass series brings together industry experts, leaders and other brilliant minds who are all passionate about creating the Best Places to Work.
Whether you’re an employer or employee, 
a start-up or large-scale business, the masterclass series is designed to help you thrive. Drive meaningful change regardless of business size or where you are in your employee experience journey.
Learn more
Masterclass
Igniting A Culture Of Innovation
Jul 24, 2025
Auckland
In a world moving faster all the time, the organisations thriving are those that innovate with purpose and agility. So, you’re not alone if you’re feeling the pressure to innovate and bring new products to market swiftly!
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Foundation Partner

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

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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!

Smartly.

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™

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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Media Partners

Stuff

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.

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Supporting Partners

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

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NZBW

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.

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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.

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Community Partners