We have been recognised as one of New Zealand’s top law firms to work for, earning a place on NZ Lawyer’s 5-Star Employers of Choice list.
This follows our win at the New Zealand Law Awards 2024, where we were named Employer of Choice (>100 Lawyers).
“We’re incredibly proud to be recognised as a 5-Star Employer of Choice which reflects our ongoing commitment to putting people first and creating an environment where our team can do their best work and grow their careers.”
David Butler, Board Chair and Partner
The annual list celebrates law firms that aim to deliver exceptional employee experiences and provide a culture where everyone can thrive.
Highlights of the firm's work in these areas over the past 18 months include:
- Investing in wellbeing through Kaiawhina Oranga | Wellbeing Support People, launching a new recognition programme, expanding employee benefits and delivering wellness workshops for our people and leadership-focused sessions for partners.
- Listening to our people on what matters most to them via annual Pulse Surveys, which have consistently shown high engagement and helped shape our priorities.
- Continuing our commitment to inclusion by tracking progress against our goals, publishing pay gap data, supporting employee-led committees and hosting a range of career development panels.
- Establishing the Kaiwhakatere Mentoring Programme, offering mentees two distinct three-month rotations with different mentors to build meaningful connections, foster growth and development, gain diverse perspectives and encourage shared learning.
- Expanding leadership and development opportunities by introducing new courses that address topics such as the imposter phenomenon.
- Achieving Living Wage Accreditation in February 2024, extending our commitment to fair pay to include suppliers and contractors.
You can read more in our 2024 ESG Report here and find out more about our culture here.