2025 Best Places to Work™ Awards
Awards ceremony on
October 22, 2025
We are thrilled to celebrate the outstanding achievements of Aotearoa's Best Places to Work™. We recognise and honour organisations that prioritise employee and customer experience and create exceptional sustainable workplaces.
Shortlist to be announced.
Finalists and Winners to be announced.
Winners to be announced at the awards ceremony on
October 22, 2025
Organisation Award Categories
Overall Winner
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Large Workplace
200+ Employees
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Medium - Large Workplace
150-199 Employees
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Medium Workplace
100-149 Employees
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Small - Medium Workplace
50-99 Employees
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Small Workplace
21-49 Employees
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Micro Workplace
5-20 Employees
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Spotlight Award Categories
The Spotlight Awards recognise organisations that have demonstrated outstanding effort in initiatives that create an amazing workplace environment.
Diversity & Inclusion
Creating environments that promote belonging and diverse perspectives.
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Tools & Tech
Top-tier innovation and technology that enhances people’s ability to do outstanding work.
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Wellness
Supporting employees' physical, mental, emotional, and social wellbeing.
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Community & Regional Impact
Creating a positive work environment that makes a significant impact in the community.
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Winners
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(A-Z)
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