Top Companies 2022: The 25 best workplaces to grow your career in New Zealand
LinkedIn Top Companies is a ranking of the 25 companies that are investing in their talent and helping people build careers that will set them up for long-term success.
The world of work continues to transform in front of our eyes. As professionals moved jobs at unprecedented rates in 2021, companies have had to step up to attract and retain talent — from offering more opportunities to get promoted and gain new skills to increasing flexibility. These changes have put employees and job seekers in the driver’s seat, igniting them to rethink what they expect out of an employer today.
Our 2022 LinkedIn Top Companies list is the first annual ranking of the 25 best workplaces to grow your career, all based on unique LinkedIn data. These are the companies that are offering stability in our ever-changing world of work?—?the ones that are not only attracting employees, but retaining them.?
To put together this year’s rankings, we looked at LinkedIn data across seven pillars, each revealing an important element of career progression: ability to advance, skills growth, company stability, external opportunity, company affinity, gender diversity and spread of educational backgrounds. You can learn more about our methodology at the bottom of this article.?
This list is meant to be a resource for you, guiding professionals at every stage — whether that means a career pivot, jumping back into the workforce after a hiatus or investing in new skills. As part of each company listing, you’ll find insights around which roles and skills are in demand, top locations and much more. You can also explore open jobs (many of which are remote positions) and people you may know at the company. If a company catches your eye, follow their LinkedIn page and/or turn on job alerts to stay on top of future opportunities.?
Here are this year’s 25 #LinkedInTopCompanies in New Zealand.
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BNZ is owned by NAB, which is also the parent company of 86 400, JB Were, Plum Financial Services and others.
New Zealand headcount: 4,776* | Global headcount: 33,275 | Top New Zealand locations: Auckland, Wellington and Wairarapa, Canterbury and West Coast | Most notable skills: Mortgage Lending, Retail Banking, Banking | Most common job titles: Banker, Business Partner, Banking Advisor | Largest job functions: Finance, Information Technology, Sales | What you should know: Bank of New Zealand believes in investing in employee growth, by giving all staff access to programs designed to help them learn, upskill and develop. Rising talent are given comprehensive leadership courses and talent-development programs while the bank also offers paid volunteer days, staff banking rates, free life insurance and ‘lifestyle leave’ to help the team of ‘BNZers’ grow their careers and contribute to team culture.
Commonwealth Bank is the parent company of CommSec, CommInsure, CommBank Business and Institutional and others.
New Zealand headcount: 4,906* | Global headcount: 50,000 | Top New Zealand locations: Auckland, Canterbury, Waikato | Most notable skills: Banking, Retail Banking, Anti Money Laundering | Most common job titles: Anti-Money Laundering Analyst, Financial Operations Analyst, Customer Service Officer | Largest job functions: Finance, Support, Information Technology | What you should know: When it comes to travelling down the road of sustainability, ASB is doing it in style, giving many of its employees access to a fleet of electric vehicles. It’s one of the bank’s considerable suite of programs and benefits that backs up its core sustainability values. When it comes to inclusion, ASB wants all staff and customers to feel welcome, and is a proud supporter of the Falcons — New Zealand’s first gay rugby club.
Westpac New Zealand is part of Westpac Group along with BT Academy and BT Financial Group.
New Zealand headcount: 4,956 | Global headcount: 43,703 | Top New Zealand locations: Auckland, Wellington and Wairarapaa, Canterbury and West Coast | Most notable skills: Mortgage Lending, Banking, Retail Banking, Kubernetes | Most common job titles: Banking Specialist, Customer Service Representative, Senior Business Analyst | Largest job functions: Finance, Information Technology, Engineering | What you should know: Westpac New Zealand’s new CEO Catherine McGrath spent her first week in the job listening to what staff had to say: “The overwhelming sentiment I’m hearing from our teams is a deep passion for helping.” The bank offers paid volunteering days and a chance to make a difference, such as with a recent program ensuring prisoners had valid IDs and bank accounts upon release. The company’s graduate program encourages people from all walks of life and introduces applicants to the company with a hackathon involving industry leaders and past grads. The company also has a generous parental leave policy and career break options.
ANZ is the parent company of ANZ Bluenotes, ANZ Institutional and others.
New Zealand headcount: 6,851* | Global headcount: 28,000 | Top New Zealand locations: Auckland, Wellington and Wairarapa, Canterbury and West Coast | Most notable skills: Mortgage Lending, Banking, Retail Banking | Most common job titles: Service Consultant, Relationship Associate, Relationship Manager, Senior Personal Banker | Largest job functions: Finance, Sales, Information Technology | What you should know: Hiring at New Zealand’s biggest bank has been strong despite the global pandemic with several milestones including recruiting its first Te Kaitohu Rautaki Māori — Head of Te Ao Māori Strategy. ANZ is dedicated to improving financial education in the community as can be seen with its MoneyMinded program, which is specifically targeted at families in Northland, where financial inequity is among the most pronounced. Antonia Watson, chief executive of ANZ New Zealand, is also one of the country’s leading spokespeople for gender diversity in the workplace.
Spark New Zealand is the parent company of Spark Sport and others
New Zealand headcount: 5,083 | Top New Zealand locations: Auckland, Wellington, Wairarapa | Most notable skills: Service Desk, Telecommunications, Microsoft Intune | Most common job titles: Service Desk Analyst, Software Associate, Product Owner | Largest job functions: Information Technology, Engineering, Sales | What you should know: Want to work on the cutting edge of technology? Spark operates in an agile way and is focused on the growth of its people through a culture of experimentation and innovation, and opportunities for progression, including gaining experiences on the job. Wellbeing program Mahi Tahi seeks to support Spark people to look after themselves and each other.
Fonterra is the parent company of nzmp, Anchor Food Professionals, Soprole and others.
New Zealand headcount: 8,053* | Global headcount: 11,799* | Top New Zealand locations: Waikato, Auckland, Taranaki | Most notable skills: Growth Oriented, Constructive Feedback, Decision-Making, Critical Thinking | Most common job titles: Laboratory Technician, General Manager, Project Manager | Largest job functions: Operations, Program and Project Management, Sales | What you should know: Fonterra’s farmers can rejoice thanks to an all-time high in dairy prices, but there’s no resting on the laurels at this dairy co-op. Fonterra has revamped its capital structure so that younger and more varied types of farmers can join the co-op. Careers at the co-op vary from global information services through to forklift operators and no matter an employee’s rank, all are encouraged to challenge boundaries and pitch new ideas. The co-op is also proud of its team’s out-of-work activities and is New Zealand’s biggest employer of volunteer firefighters.
Datacom Group is the parent company of Datacom Systems SA, Datacom Systems WA Pty Ltd., Datacom Systems (Wellington) Limited and others.?
New Zealand headcount: 3,470 | Global headcount: 6,720 | Top New Zealand locations: Auckland, Wellington and Wairarapa, Canterbury and West Coast | Most notable skills: Service Desk, Microsoft Azure, Active Directory | Most common job titles: Software Engineer, Service Desk Analyst, Senior Project Manager | Largest job functions: Information Technology, Engineering, Program and Project Management | What you should know: An increase in demand for data-centre capability and technology services has helped Datacom maintain positive growth in both profits and staff numbers, with more than 200 roles hired between April and June of last year. Datacom’s ‘AWS re/Start’ training program helps trainees prepare for and find jobs in cloud computing, particularly those with Maori and Pacifika backgrounds. Furthermore, in the past year, Datacom in New Zealand had more than 50 paid interns on the books.
New Zealand headcount: 1,150* | Global headcount: 1,174* | Top New Zealand locations: Auckland, Canterbury and West Coast, Waikato | Most notable skills: Prehospital Care, Emergency Services, Problem Solving | Most common job titles: Paramedic, Emergency Medical Technician, Emergency Dispatcher | Largest job functions: Healthcare Services, Operations, Support | What you should know: St John’s best resource is its people, and the company has tackled a tough year for first responders with various admirable strategies, including bolstering staff numbers of transport ambulances in rural areas and employing welfare support staff to help regular staff better deal with stress. St John’s is noted for having a diverse workforce, one which benefits from a wide range of employee perks like retail partner discounts and financial advice for staff.?
Woolworths Group is the parent company of Countdown, as well as Woolworths Supermarkets, BIG W, WooliesX and others.?
New Zealand headcount: 20,000 | Global headcount: 200,000 | Top New Zealand locations: Auckland, Wellington and Wairarapa, Canterbury and West Coast | Most notable skills: Supermarkets, Retail, Customer Service | Most common job titles: Insights Analyst, Senior Business Analyst, Warehouse Operator | Largest job functions: Operations, Research, Marketing | What you should know: Countdown is rapidly hiring new staff, employing the slogan, “If you’re smart and good at what you do, come as you are”. All teams, from front of house to logistics, are offered training and education programs to gain new skills and develop as leaders. The Australian-owned chain is working towards making groceries cheaper for New Zealanders in the wake of the Commerce Commission's recommendations for the food retail industry, by endorsing a mandatory grocery code.
PwC New Zealand is part of the PwC network.
New Zealand headcount: 1,700 | Global headcount: 295,000 | Top New Zealand locations: Auckland, Wellington and Wairarapa, Canterbury and West Coast | Most notable skills: Alteryx, Accounting, Financial Reporting | Most common job titles: Assurance Associate, Personal Assistant, Senior Analyst Corporate Finance | Largest job functions: PwC New Zealand made a promise to increase ethnic identification at all levels, particularly for Maori and Pacific peoples, and enhance cultural confidence in the firm. Last December, the firm recruited its first Manukura National Cultural Lead. PwC New Zealand has also recently launched ‘The New Equation’ as part of a larger global strategy to prepare for a fast-changing world. This will create 500 new roles in New Zealand over the next five years, as well as upskilling more than 1,700 workers to prepare for a digital future.
Stantec is the parent company of MWH Global, Peter Brett Associates LLP, Wood & Grieve Engineers Limited and others.?
New Zealand headcount: 1,062* | Global headcount: 25,000 | Top New Zealand locations: Wellington and Wairarapa, Auckland, Canterbury and West Coast | Most notable skills: Microsoft Dynamics, Microsoft Azure | Most common job titles: Civil Engineer, Transportation Engineer, Structural Engineer | Largest job functions: Engineering, Operations, Program and Project Management, Arts and Design, Information Technology?
Les Mills International is the parent company of Les Mills US and Les Mills UK.
New Zealand headcount: 330 | Global headcount: 1,615 | Top New Zealand locations: Auckland, Wellington and Wairarapa, Canterbury and West Coast | Most notable skills: Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Recruiting, Time Management | Most common job titles: Group Fitness Instructor, Personal Trainer, Production Coordinator | Largest job functions: Community and Social Services, Media and Communication, Marketing
New Zealand headcount: 9,000 | Global headcount: 14,500 | Top New Zealand locations: Auckland, Canterbury and West Coast, Waikato | Most notable skills: Forklift Operation, Quantity Surveying, Manufacturing | Most common job titles: Account Manager, Project Engineer, Site Engineer | Largest job functions: Operations, Sales, Engineering
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New Zealand headcount: 2,543* | Global headcount: 3,300 | Top New Zealand locations: Auckland, Canterbury and West Coast, Wellington and Wairarapa | Most notable skills: Design Management, AutoCAD, Microsoft Power BI | Most common job titles: Structural Engineer, Civil Engineer, Technical Director | Largest job functions: Engineering, Operations, Program and Project Management?
BDO is the parent company of BDO Advisory, Ltd., BDO in Australia, BDO UK LLP and others.?
New Zealand headcount: 900 | Global headcount: 91,000 | Top New Zealand locations: Auckland, Canterbury and West Coast, Wellington and Wairarapa | Most notable skills: Xero, Accounting, Financial Accounting | Most common job titles: Accountant, Auditor, Senior Accountant | Largest job functions: Accounting, Finance, Administration
Aurecon is the parent company of Unsigned Studio, IDSS Pty Ltd. and IMIS.
New Zealand headcount: 910 | Global headcount: 5,833 | Top New Zealand locations: Auckland, Wellington and Wairarapa, Canterbury and West Coast | Most notable skills: AutoCAD, Project Management, Leadership | Most common job titles: Civil Engineering, Structural Engineer, Technical Director | Largest job functions: Engineering, Information Technology, Operations
New Zealand headcount: 2,400 | Global headcount: 2,440* | Top New Zealand locations: Auckland, Northland, Waikato, Otago and Southland | Most notable skills: Residential Real Estate, Real Estate, Investment Properties | Most common job titles: Real Estate Agent, Licensed Real Estate Salesperson, Residential Sales Specialist, Salesperson | Largest job functions: Real Estate, Sales, Administration
NZ Post is the parent company of Kiwi Group Holdings Limited, Kiwibank, Datam Limited and others.?
New Zealand headcount: 7,000 | Global headcount: 2,188* | Top New Zealand locations: Wellington and Wairarapa, Auckland, Canterbury and West Coast | Most notable skills: Banking, Business Acumen, Mortgage Lending | Most common job titles: Service Project Manager, Customer Service Representative, Business Manager | Largest job functions: Operations, Support, Information Technology
Deloitte is the parent company of Deloitte Launchpad, Deloitte Future of Mobility Centre, Deloitte Insights and others.?
New Zealand headcount: 1,870 | Global headcount: 345,000 | Top New Zealand locations: Auckland, Wellington and Wairarapa, Canterbury and West Coast | Most notable skills: Financial Accounting, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure | Most common job titles: Tax Consultant, Risk Consultant, Personal Assistant | Largest job functions: Accounting, Finance, Information Technology
The New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research is the parent company of 2before Performance Nutrition Limited, Plant & Food Research Australia and others.
?New Zealand headcount: 1,000 | Global headcount: 768* | Top New Zealand locations: Auckland, Canterbury and West Coast, Taranaki | Most notable skills: Project Management, Molecular Biology, Life Sciences | Most common job titles: Postdoctoral Researcher, Scientist, Business Manager | Largest job functions: Research, Operations, Engineering
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New Zealand headcount: 2,963 | Global headcount: 5,833 | Top New Zealand locations: Auckland, Wellington and Wairarapa, Canterbury and West Coast | Most notable skills: Medical Devices, SOLIDWORKS, Product Development | Most common job titles: Product Development Engineer, Operations Engineer, Process Development Engineer | Largest job functions: Engineering, Operations, Quality Assurance
Xero is the parent company of Hubdoc, WorkflowMax, Tickstar, Instafile and others.?
New Zealand headcount: 1,000 | Global headcount: 4,000 | Top New Zealand locations: Wellington and Wairarapa, Auckland, Gisborne and Hawkes Bay | Most notable skills: Xero, TeamCity, .NET Core | Most common job titles: Software Engineer, Product Owner, Customer Specialist | Largest job functions: Engineering, Product Management, Information Technology
Genesis is the parent company of Frank Energy (Energy Online).
New Zealand headcount: 876* | Global headcount: 999* | Top New Zealand locations: Waikato, Auckland, Canterbury and West Coast | Most common job titles: Product Owner, Customer Service Representative, General Manager | Largest job functions: Engineering, Sales, Operations
Tonkin + Taylor is the parent company of Tonkin & Taylor in Australia, Geotechnics Limited and others.?
New Zealand headcount: 1,078 | Global headcount: 1,193 | Top New Zealand locations: Auckland, Wellington and Wairarapa, Canterbury and West Coast | Most notable skills: Project Management | Most common job titles: Geotechnical Engineer, Water Resources Engineer, Civil Engineer | Largest job functions: Engineering, Research, Information Technology
New Zealand headcount: 1,157 | Global headcount: 312,250 | Top New Zealand locations: Auckland, Wellington and Wairarapa, Canterbury and West Coast | Most notable skills: Auditing, Accounting, Business Analysis | Most common job titles: Assurance Associate, Business Consultant, Executive Assistant | Largest job functions: Accounting, Information Technology, Consulting
You can also check out the Top Companies in Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Denmark, Egypt, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, Nigeria, Philippines, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, the US, the UK and the UAE.
Methodology
Our methodology uses LinkedIn data to rank companies based on seven pillars that have been shown to lead to career progression: ability to advance; skills growth; company stability; external opportunity; company affinity; gender diversity and educational background. Ability to advance tracks employee promotions within a company and when they move to a new company, based on standardised job titles. Skills growth looks at how employees across the company are gaining skills while employed at the company, using standardised LinkedIn skills. Company stability tracks attrition over the past year, as well as the percentage of employees that stay at the company at least three years. External opportunity looks at Recruiter outreach across employees at the company, signaling demand for workers coming from these companies. Company affinity, which seeks to measure how supportive a company’s culture is, looks at connection volume on LinkedIn among employees, controlled for company size. Gender diversity measures gender parity within a company and its subsidiaries. Finally, educational background examines the variety of educational attainment among employees, from no degree up to Ph.D. levels, reflecting a commitment to recruiting a wide range of professionals.?
To be eligible, companies must have had at least 500 employees as of Dec. 31, 2021 in the country and attrition can be no higher than 10% over the methodology time period, based on LinkedIn data. Similarly, companies with layoffs during that time that amount to more than 10% of their workforce, based on public announcements, are also ineligible. Only parent companies rank on the list; majority-owned subsidiaries and data about those subsidiaries are incorporated into the parent company score. Certain data counts — like gender diversity and educational background — are normalised based on company size across the pool of companies eligible for the list. The methodology time frame is Jan. 1, 2021 through Dec. 31, 2021. All of the data used is aggregated and/or de-identified.
We exclude all staffing and recruiting firms, educational institutions and government agencies. We also exclude LinkedIn, its parent company Microsoft and Microsoft subsidiaries.
Correction: Certain data counts were normalised for company size. The previous version stated that all data counts were normalised for company size.
About company insights
*Company insights were sourced from LinkedIn Talent Insights and include the parent company and majority-owned subsidiaries. Data reflects aggregated public member data from active LinkedIn profiles in the relevant country and includes employee profiles associated with the parent company and majority-owned subsidiaries on LinkedIn. We exclude members who identify as interns or contractors. Headcounts are provided by the companies directly or public filings, unless otherwise noted with an asterisk. Those headcounts are based on LinkedIn data. All insights reflect a 12-month time period looking back from January 2022. Top locations were categorized as the regions or cities that employed the largest percentage of each company. Skills data was derived from measuring the most frequent unique skills among a company’s employees, relative to other companies. Most common job titles represent the occupations that are most common within each company. Largest job function measures the function area most prevalent within each company.?
Reported by: Cathy Anderson, Cayla Dengate, Natalie MacDonald and Capucine Yeomans
Methodology and insights by:?LinkedIn Economic Graph team
Correction: This article erroneously said Fisher & Paykel Healthcare was the parent company of Fisher & Paykel Technologies.
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1 年Please,I will be glad to work with any of those top companies as Forklift Operator.
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2 年Thanks for this list. Much is to be learnt in it.
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2 年18 of the top locations in Wairarapa? I don't think so. And a number on the West Coast. How many other mistakes? More NZ staff than Global. Certainly not all top companies by reputation in my experience.
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