Our People

Creating a culture of care, together
Our workplace culture is guided by our purpose and values, and encourages true collaboration, so we can all do our best work for the Co-operative.

​​​​To achieve this, we require a safe, healthy, respectful and inclusive workplace – one that invites diverse perspectives so everyone feels they authentically belong.​​     ​​​

Unlocking potential
We support our people’s wellbeing and develop their capabilities and leadership skills with support systems, coaching and learning opportunities. 
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support our people’s mental wellbeing

Big on diversity for a stronger Co-operative.  


In 2022 we were finalists in the Deloitte Top 200 for D&I Leadership.

We continue to track progress against our target of 40:40:20 representation in global senior leadership. This target refers to 40% female, 40% male, 20% of any gender to provide the flexibility of female, male, non-binary or open. This year, female representation is 39.1%.

We are updating our DEI ambition and plans to continue to strengthen our Co-operative for future generations. 

  

100% of base salary or wage

for 26 weeks is covered under our parental leave for New Zealand employees.

  

39.1% female representation

in senior leadership (Band 12+).

Our Māori Strategy 


Haea te Ata, our Māori strategy, is inspired by the moment when the sun pierces through darkness and begins the cycle of a new day, with opportunities to be realised.  

Our Matakahi Māori strategy team is connecting all our farmer shareholders and staff to our unique Aotearoa New Zealand identity and provenance in a way that connects and unifies us all.

Haea te Ata is based on three pillars:

  • ‘Tāngata’ to connect Māoritanga (culture & ways of thinking) & Co-op culture and values, with our people.
  • ‘Taiao’ to support Te Oranga o te Taiao (a healthy natural environment) & Co-op sustainability, in all we do.
  • ‘Tuakiri’ to strengthen Te Tuakiritanga & Co-op provenance, across our business.   
     

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