We are so excited to unveil the Top 60 organisations that have earned a place on the 2025 Best Places to Work™ Awards Shortlist! These businesses are at the forefront of creating workplaces where people feel respected, supported, and inspired to do their best work.

The BPTW™ vision is bold - to help make New Zealand one of the world’s best places to work. These shortlisted organisations are proving that when people, purpose, and performance align, the results go far beyond the workplace, fueling stronger businesses, communities, and futures.

“This year’s shortlist represents the gold standard in workplace excellence, particularly in a challenging economic climate” says Julie Gill, CEO of Best Places to Work™. “These organisations have demonstrated a deep commitment to listening to their people and creating environments where wellbeing, inclusion, and innovation are not just goals, they’re embedded in the culture. It’s inspiring to see businesses of all sizes raising the bar for what workplace excellence looks like in 2025.”

The 2025 BPTW™ Shortlist features a diverse mix of industries and organisation sizes, showcasing and celebrating excellence across core size categories and spotlighting achievements in areas such as Progressive Culture, Tools & Technology, Wellbeing, Sustainability, and Community & Regional Impact.

Julie Gill added, “Attracting and retaining talented people has never been more critical. The businesses on our shortlist understand that when you invest in your people, through listening, learning, and action, you create a culture that sparks innovation, lifts performance, and builds resilience for the future. We hope their successes will inspire others to put employee experience at the heart of their business strategies.”

BPTW™ is a culture transformation partner for NZ organisations, helping them build workplaces where people can thrive. From independent employee engagement surveys and practical masterclasses to business support services and national awards recognition. The BPTW™ programme provides a roadmap for organisations by collectively inspiring creative spirit, entrepreneurial vision, and nurturing talent through our programme of continuous improvement initiatives.

‍The full list of shortlisted companies for 2025 is available now on the Best Places to Work™ website.