Hall of Fame 2012
Each year the Kenexa Best Workplaces Survey reveals the top organisations to work for in New Zealand. In 2012, a record 289 organisations participated in the survey, and the following organisations were rated by their employees as New Zealand's Best Workplaces.
Congratulations to Overland Footwear, the Overall Winner (and large workplace category winner) of the 2012 awards. Other category winners were Mars New Zealand (medium-large workplace), Brother International (NZ) (small-medium workplace and Vend (small workplace).
Many organisations participate in the Kenexa Best Workplaces Survey on an annual basis. The following organisations were recognised for having the greatest improvement in their overall score from 2011 to 2012: The Trusts (large workplace category), Christchurch International Airport (medium-large workplace category), AgITO (small-medium workplace category) and Acco New Zealand (small workplace category).
We also want to congratulate the organisations joining our Five-Year League and Ten-Year League, a group of awards that are given to recognise sustained performance in the Kenexa Best Workplaces Awards. Recipients of the Five-Year League Award for 2012 were: AA Insurance, Inspire Group, Mars New Zealand, Maven International and Overland Footwear. The sole recipient of the Ten-Year League for 2012 was Flight Centre New Zealand.
Overall Winner
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Overland Footwear
Retail footwear
Finalist previous years: 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005 |
Large Workplace Category
(400+ employees)
Supported by Kiwibank
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Overland Footwear
Retail footwear
Finalist previous years: 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005 |
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Flight Centre (NZ)
Leisure and corporate travel services
Finalist previous years: 2011, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002 |
| 3rd |
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AA Insurance
Direct general insurance
Finalist previous years: 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008 |
| 4th |
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Southern Cross Medical Care Society
Health Insurance
Finalist previous years: 2011, 2010, 2009
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| 5th |
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Warehouse Stationery
Stationery, technology, art and craft, copy and print, and office furniture retailer
Finalist previous years:
2011, 2010 |
Medium-Large Workplace Category
(150-399 employees)
Supported by Kiwibank
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Mars New Zealand
Fast moving consumer goods
Finalist previous years: 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007 |
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South Taranaki District Council
District Council
Finalist previous years: 2011, 2010, 2009 |
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Trade Me
Online trading and classifieds
Finalist previous years: 2011, 2010, 2008
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| 4th |
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DraftFCB New Zealand
Advertising agency
Finalist previous years: 2011
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| 5th= |
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FMG
Advice and insurance
Finalist previous years: 2011, 2010
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MYOB NZ
Business management solutions
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| 7th |
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Arrow International (NZ)
Construction and Project Management
Finalist previous years: 2011, 2008, 2006, 2005
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| 8th |
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Just Water New Zealand
Drinking-water and filtration systems provider
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| 9th |
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Nelson City Council
City Council
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| 10th |
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Smith&Smith®
Glass replacement for car, home or business
Finalist previous years: 2010
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| 1st |
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Brother International (NZ)
Print Imaging, sewing, labeling products and solutions
Finalist previous years: 2011, 2009
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| 2nd |
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Giltrap City Toyota
Motor Trade (retail)
Finalist previous years: 2011
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| 3rd |
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Otago Museum
Museum of culture, nature and science
Finalist previous years: 2006 |
| 4th |
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Giltrap Audi
Audi vehicle and parts retailer, and official service centre
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| 5th |
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SLI Systems
Provider of full-service site navigation, merchandising, and user-generated SEO
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| 6th |
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Provoke
Software development, mobile solutions and unified communications consultancy
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| 7th |
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Giltrap North Shore
Motor Vehicle Dealership
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| 8th |
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CORE Education
A not for profit education consultancy, professional learning and research organisation
Finalist previous years: 2010
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| 9th |
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Hyundai Motors NZ
Motor trade (wholesale)
Finalist previous years: 2011, 2010, 2009
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| 10th |
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FUJIFILM NZ
Distribution of imaging equipment and services
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| 11th |
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Vista Entertainment Solutions
Software development for the global cinema exhibition industry
Finalist previous years: 2009, 2007
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| 12th |
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Yealands Estate Wines
Sustainable wine production
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| 13th |
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Soltius New Zealand
SAP Application Reseller and Consulting Services Provider
Finalist previous years: 2011
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| 14th |
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Miles Toyota
Motor trade (retail)
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| 15th |
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MRC Transmark NZ
Distribution of specialist flow control products
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| 1st |
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Vend
Cloud Point-of-Sale
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| 2nd |
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Velocity Recruitment
Business Support Recruitment Company
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| 3rd |
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Office of the Electricity and Gas Complaints Commissioner
Independent dispute resolution service for industry
Finalist previous years: 2011
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| 4th |
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Hilti (New Zealand)
Leading-edge construction industry technology
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| 5th |
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Auckland Radiation Oncology
Health and community services
Finalist previous years: 2011, 2010, 2009
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| 6th |
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Maven International
Management consultancy
Finalist previous years: 2011, 2010, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005
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| 7th |
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adscale Laboratories
Development house online advertising marketplace
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| 8th |
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Inspire Group
Tailored learning services and products
Finalist previous years: 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007
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ADInstruments
Data acquisition and analysis systems
Finalist previous years: 2011, 2010, 2009
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TriEx Health Safety and Wellness
Workplace health, safety and wellness consultancy
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Most Improved Large Workplace
(400+ employees)
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The Trusts
The Trusts operate a number of retail, hospitality and entertainment venues in West Auckland. Surplus profits are returned to the community in the form of grants, sponsorships and rebates to clubs
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Most Improved Medium-Large Workplace
(150-399 employees)
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Christchurch International Airport
International airport |
Most Improved Small-Medium Workplace
(50-149 employees)
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AgITO
Industry Training Organisation
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Most Improved Small Workplace
(20-49 employees)
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ACCO New Zealand
Office Products
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Kenexa Best Workplaces League Awards
The League Awards recognise the achievements of organisations that consistently rank as New Zealand’s Best Workplaces. To become a member of the Five- or Ten-Year League, an organisation must have been a finalist in their size category in the Kenexa Best Workplaces Survey five or 10 (respectively) times within the last six or 12 (respectively) years, including the year the award is being given.
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Five-Year League
The current members of the Kenexa Best Workplaces Five-Year League are:
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AA Insurance
Direct general insurance
Finalist previous years: 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008
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Inspire Group
Tailored learning services and products
Finalist previous years: 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007
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Mars New Zealand
Fast moving consumer goods
Finalist previous years: 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007 |
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Maven International
Management consultancy
Finalist previous years: 2011, 2010, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005 |
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Overland Footwear
Retail footwear stores
Finalist previous years: 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005 |
Ten-Year League
The current member of the Kenexa Best Workplaces Ten-Year League is:
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Flight Centre New Zealand
Leisure and corporate travel services
Finalist previous years: 2011, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002 |
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