Primary Industries Good Employer Awards

About this award

This award recognises employers who have put in place an effective employee development programme.

Entrants to this category will need to provide examples of how they meet at least one of the following criteria:

• Provide a fair and unbiased recruitment process and inform new employees about the organisation and opportunities available to them.
• Support the development of all employees through relevant training, coaching and mentoring.
• Provide equal opportunities for all employees to move up and through the organisation in a positive way and provides performance management practices that are transparent and fair.
• Have a transparent remuneration system which is regularly reviewed, ensures equitable job opportunities and conditions, and recognises employee contributions.
• Provide opportunities for staff to participate in organisational decisions.

Finalists

• Perrin Ag
• Central Cherry Orchard Ltd Partnership
• Hohepa Hawke’s Bay

About this award

This award recognises employers who have put in place an effective health and safety programme.

Entrants to this category will need to provide examples of how they meet at least one of the following criteria:

• Demonstrate commitment to an environment that supports and encourages employee participation in health and safety and take a proactive approach to employee health and wellbeing.
• Provide a workplace where employees are safe from harassment and bullying.
• Empower employees by respecting what makes them different.
• Provide a workplace where employees can balance work with the rest of their lives.

Finalists

• Pāmu (Landcorp Farming Ltd)
• Tree Machine Services Ltd
• Valleyfield Pastoral Ltd

About this award

This award recognises employers who have put in place initiatives to support an inclusive and diverse culture.

Entrants to this category will need to provide examples of how they meet at least one of the following criteria:

• Empower employees by respecting what makes them different.
• Empower employees to "have a voice", including encouraging employees to share their opinions and experiences with others in the workplace.
• Provide support, tools, and resources to increase awareness and understanding of diversity and inclusivity.
• Provide a workplace where employees can balance work with the rest of their lives.

Finalists

• Hōhepa Hawke’s Bay
• Constellation Brands
• ANZCO Foods

About this award

This award recognises the great work that small businesses in particular do to drive good employment practices.

Entrants to this category will need to have in place an effective programme in one or more of the following Good Employer Awards categories:

• Employee Development
• Safe and Healthy Work Environment
• Inclusive and Diverse Workplace

They also need to identify as a small business.

Finalists

• Price Trusts Partnership
• Valleyfield Pastoral Ltd
• Tree Machine Services Ltd

About this award

This award recognises employers that identify as a Māori agribusiness who drive good employment practices.

Entrants to this category will need to have in place an effective programme in one or more of the following Good Employer Awards categories:

• Employee Development
• Safe and Healthy Work Environment
• Inclusive and Diverse Workplace

They also need to show how they:

• demonstrate success in providing pathways for Māori employees to advance in the organisation
• incorporate tikanga Māori to increase individual, community, hapu, and iwi outcomes.

Finalists

• Ruru Sustainable Forest and Land Ltd
• Tree Machine Services Ltd
• Stirling Logging Ltd