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The following businesses have registered for WorkWell and are contributing to the health and happiness of their workplaces.
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1st Call Recruitment
WorkWell Leader: Jessica May
Award Winning 1st Call Recruitment aims to provide effective recruitment services that exceed expectations, providing a range of employment solutions that ensure results in a timely and professional manner with an emphasis on long term solutions and the ‘right fit factor’.Based in Tauranga, with branches in Hamilton and Auckland, we are recruiting nationwide and have a tight knit crew of recruiters, plus a large payroll of temps throughout the country. Involvement in the WorkWell programme has been beneficial as 1st Call pride ourselves on looking after our people and believe a productive team comes from good health and wellbeing and excellence in business practice.
www.1stcall.co.nz
Bakels Edible Oils (NZ) Ltd
WorkWell Leader: Martyn Noakes
At Bakels Edible Oils we gather the bounty of the land and the harvest from the sea. Combining science, technology and dedicated people we strive to produce the world’s finest edible oil products that are not only at the heart of New Zealand’s delicious foods, but are also making a healthy contribution to the global food industry.With over 100 permanent staff operating in a 24/7 environment this provides Bakels with the challenge of maintaining a healthy work life balance. Stability of employment creates a strong team built on experience and customer knowledge. By undertaking WorkWell we are confident that we can enhance our culture even further.
www.beobakels.co.nz
Ballance Agri Nutrients
WorkWell Leader: Gina Espagne
Ballance Agri-Nutrients Limited is one of New Zealand's leading fertiliser specialists, with manufacturing plants located in Whangarei, Mount Maunganui and Invercargill. In addition, the company owns the ammonia-urea manufacturing plant at Kapuni in Taranaki, Altum, New Zealand's third-largest fertiliser company, and Super Air, one of the country's largest agricultural aviation companies.We value our staff, this makes health and safety for our staff an absolute priority. Employees perform a number of balancing acts at Ballance to meet our customers’ expectations as well as the needs of the business, staff are also encouraged to maintain balance in their own lives and to look after their wellbeing to allow them to perform to their best ability at work and home.
www.ballance.co.nz
Bay of Plenty District Health Board
WorkWell Leader: Ted Harper
The Bay of Plenty District Health Board (BOPDHB) is one of 21 district health boards in New Zealand that are established by the government, funded from general taxation, and responsible for the health and independence of the districts they serve.BOPDHB serves a population of 200,000 on the east coast of New Zealand's North Island, taking in the major population centres of Tauranga, Katikati, Te Puke, Whakatane, Kawerau and Opotiki. It has the second largest population growth rate of all New Zealand's district health boards.
With a staff of approximately 3,100, BOPDHB is one of the largest employers in the region.
www.bopdhb.govt.nz
Braemore Lodge
WorkWell Leader: Luke Harding
People don't care how much you know, until they know how much you care.Kaore e pai ki te iwi tou matauranga, kia matua te iwi ko to tiakitangi.
Braemore is a non-government organisation providing support to people who currently use Lakes Mental Health Services. Referrals are accessed via NASC and services include 1:1, 24 hour residential support and community based support.
Committed, professional, educated staff have ensured that Braemore continues to seek improvement and strive towards excellence in the field of assisting individuals to develop their own strengths and increase independence through their own journey of recovery.
Edvance Limited
WorkWell Leader: Roslyn Buckton
We specialise in employee workplace training. We can develop a workplace tutoring programme that is tailor-made for your company, designed to increase the skills of your staff. This is a great way to grow your business. Workplace tutoring can increase productivity of staff and improve communication within your team.The training we offer aligns really well with the philosophy of WorkWell and we were quick to see the benefits in the programme for staff, and a flow on effect for our clients.
www.edvance.co.nz
Focus Chartered Accountants Limited
WorkWell Leader: TBC
At Focus Chartered Accountants Limited we understand that people and businesses are unique. To this end we are dedicated to providing timely, accurate solutions tailored to suit individual needs. We work alongside our clients with the aim of not only solving problems that arise, but helping them reach financial goals.We do a lot for our clients and we couldn’t do this without our team, so as a company we also understand the importance of being happy and healthy. It is only natural that we aim to encourage our team to have the opportunity to enjoy the fantastic Eastern Bay of Plenty as much as possible and make the most of every day.
We look forward to working with WorkWell Advisors to achieve all of our goals.
www.focus-accounting.co.nz
Fulton Hogan Bay of Plenty
WorkWell Leader: Kevin Fisher
Fulton Hogan is a major civil contracting company, providing a broad range of products and services to customers in roads, quarrying, civil contracting, rail, infrastructure maintenance and land development sectors.Fulton Hogan understands that staff are its biggest assets. Regional Manager Kevin Fisher and his management team took on WorkWell as it offers another way of showing that staff are valued.
Kevin has taken on the role of WorkWell Leader as he is a strong believer in walking the talk. "My team and I were very impressed by the opportunities that WorkWell is offering and we are proud to be the first business from our industry to participate".
www.fultonhogan.com
KiwiRail
WorkWell Leader: Shelley Leuchars
KiwiRail is a State Owned Enterprise and the backbone of New Zealand’s integrated transport network. Its vision is to be a world class mover of freight and people by rail and ships, and to be the natural choice for their customers in the markets in which they operate.With just over 4,100 staff in locations across the country, KiwiRail is one of New Zealand’s largest transport industry employers. Their people are the core of their business and health and safety is a priority in the daily operations of the business.
Having run a number of health initiatives in the past, KiwiRail are excited about the opportunity of having more employee involvement at a local level and to work with the workplace wellness framework and accreditation that WorkWell provides.
www.kiwirail.co.nz
Lakes District Health Board
WorkWell Leader: Linda Johnston
The Lakes District Health Board is the largest employer in the district, with a staff of some 1250. Lakes DHB works within allocated resources to improve, promote and protect the health and independence of the 100,000 people in the Lakes region, which includes Rotorua, Taupo, Turangi and Mangakino.Lakes DHB is both a funder and, through its public hospitals and secondary community services in Rotorua and Taupo, a provider of health care services. With an emphasis on population health gain, Lakes DHB is committed to work with community, iwi, consumers and primary health providers towards achieving its vision, ‘Healthy Communities – Mauriora!’.
www.lakesdhb.govt.nz
NorskeSkog Tasman
WorkWell Leader: Judy Walker
Founded in 1952, Tasman commenced production of newsprint and Kraft pulp at its Bay of Plenty mill in Kawerau, New Zealand, in 1955. Annual paper production is now over 30,000 tonnes. All wood used by Norske Skog Tasman originates from sustainably managed forest resources. The mill supplies newsprint to New Zealand, Australia, Asia and the South Pacific.Norske Skog Tasman is totally committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment for all employees working onsite. Participation in annual health checks and health promotion initiatives held throughout the year is encouraged by the onsite Occupational Health Centre Team and the Environmental, Health and Safety Council.
The company is also active in the community supporting a number of local and regional events, for example Mt Putauaki King of the Mountain race, Kawerau Rheumatic Fever Screening Project and an Annual Health Expo.
www.norskeskog.com
NZL Group Ltd
WorkWell Leader: Cherie Hawkins
NZL is a kiwi institution with over 60 years experience in providing transport and supply chain management services throughout New Zealand. NZL also provides port operational services in ocean and inland ports.NZL is proud of its staff who, through working together, have built a reputation for service, value and innovation. WorkWell is one of the many methods NZL use to engage staff in all levels of the business and provide a competitive edge.
www.nzlgroup.co.nz
Pacific Coast Technical Institute
WorkWell Leader: Donna Bennett
PCTI is a local training provider delivering a large range of programmes aimed at local industry, our range includes driver training, food hygiene, horticulture, retail, sales, distribution and business administration.Owners and directors Fiona Morris and Mark Hellyer are excited to join the WorkWell programme to support their current systems and policies. WorkWell offers support and resources and we believe it can provide new and innovative ideas to improve what we already do.
www.pcti.co.nz
Pedersen Group Ltd
WorkWell Leader: Joanne Allan
The Pedersen Group of Companies provides customised processing services to the forestry industry via log debarking, hogging, whole log chipping, and log yard and mobile plant services. Recent growth has seen business activities expanded from New Zealand into Australia and Fiji, with around 180 staff employed across 6 operational sites.Pedersen Group is committed to high standards of Health and Safety across all company operations, and has been planning for some time to implement a Wellness Programme into its Rotorua-based operations to complement the company safety culture. Coming on board with WorkWell will meet the needs of the company by providing information, resources, opportunities and incentives to enable our employees to take charge of their health, and facilitate constructive lifestyle changes.
www.pedersen-group.com
Rau O Te Huia Community Trust
WorkWell Leader: Kessie Kohu
Rau O Te Huia Community Trust is a 9-bed, Level 3 Mental Health Residential home. It has progressed tirelessly, steered by newly appointed shared Management and Board of Trustees.We provide Kaupapa Maori services which encompass ‘Te Whare Tapa Wha’ to assist in the growth and development of our tangata whaiora; staff; Board of Trustees; whanau, hapu and iwi. Tihei Mauri Ora.
Red Stag Timber Ltd
WorkWell Leader: Samantha Hall
Red Stag Timber owns and operates Waipa Sawmill, located 5 minutes south of Rotorua. It is an independent, privately owned timber company which is currently producing around 300,000m3 per annum of structural timber, and currently employs 220 staff, and around 80 regular contractors.Red Stag Timber is a company which promotes a safe and healthy workplace for all employees and contractors working onsite. Employee involvement is encouraged through its Health, Safety & Environmental Committee, along with opportunities to participate in various events, competitions and family days throughout the year.
Red Stag is excited to integrate its existing Wellbeing Plan, with the WorkWell programme and look forward to achieving accreditation as a WorkWell Employer in the Bay of Plenty.
www.redstagtimber.com
Rotorua District Council
WorkWell Leader: Sue Dunn
Rotorua District Council's most valuable resource is the people who work for it. We have a diverse staff complement of 570 people, working on a wide cross-section of activities and in a variety of workplaces.As one of the larger employers in the district we are committed to the wellbeing of our team. Our organisation's success is reliant on the achievements of our people, and their achievements are dependent on our providing an environment that supports their physical and mental health and general wellbeing.
Rotorua District Council recognises it has shared responsibility for the health and safety of all employees and to meet the related legal obligations. As such we are pleased to be part of the WorkWell programme which we believe will enhance our organisation's ability to provide top quality services for the Rotorua community.
www.rdc.govt.nz
Rotorua General Practice Group
WorkWell Leader: Pollyanne Taare
RGPG is a technology and business service provider specialising in novel technology and business solutions that enable seamless integration of business, clinical and information management processes for healthcare service providers.Customers include general practices, clinical networks, hospitals, universities (national and international) and PHO’s.
www.raphs.org.nz
RWL Chartered Accountants
WorkWell Leader: Sandra Morriss
RWL Chartered Accountants – not your normal run of the mill accounting practice. Why are we different? Because we genuinely care about our clients and want to help as many business people as possible.Our range of services go above and beyond those offered by traditional accounting practices and are spread across three divisions – Accounting & Tax; Business Advisory Services; Administration & Software Solutions. Our aim is to provide a one-stop-business shop for compliance, management and guidance/support.
RWL Chartered Accountants were finalists in the Westpac Business Awards for 2010 and entrants again in 2011!
www.rwlgroup.co.nz
Satara Cooperative Group Ltd
WorkWell Leader: Tim Crossman
Satara Co-operative Group is one of New Zealand’s largest kiwifruit and avocado post harvest operations providing packing, coolstorage, laboratory, technical and orchard management services to growers from Te Puke to Whangarei. It employs 150 permanent and over 1,500 seasonal staff.Satara’s involvement in WorkWell is one facet of our commitment to being an industry leader in staff development and reflects Satara’s view that staff are our most valuable asset. Through WorkWell Satara aims to further improve our positive approach toward staff wellbeing and workplace practices and develop sustained promotion of health and wellbeing.
www.satara.co.nz
Silver Fern Farms Rotorua
WorkWell Leader: Joanne Kingi
Silver Fern Farms is New Zealand’s leading procurer, processor and marketer of sheep meat, beef, venison and associated products; exporting to 60 countries. We employ 7,500 staff nationwide and are proud of our commitment to Health & Safety. Silver Fern Farms recognise that our employees are our key asset and that their health, safety and welfare are fundamental to their wellbeing and our future success.In Rotorua we employ 45 staff. Our commitment to Workwell will enhance current staff systems and become integral in our policy of progressive improvements in Health and Safety standards, positively impacting on employee wellbeing, employment relations and productivity.
www.silverfernfarms.co.nz
Tauranga City Council
WorkWell Leader: Chris Woods
Tauranga City Council is constituted under the Local Government Act 2002 and is required to maintain or enhance the social, cultural, environmental and economic wellbeing of the people of Tauranga.The Council is made up of the elected members, who make decisions on behalf of the citizens of Tauranga, and Council staff who provide the services which deliver on the decisions made by the elected members.
As a large employer, we are committed to the health and wellbeing of our employees. WorkWell will provide a systemised solution to managing employee wellbeing that is based on best practice. WorkWell also forms part of our "good employer" mix.
www.tauranga.govt.nz
Te Puke High School
WorkWell Leader: Carol Power
Te Puke High School is a decile five state secondary school in Te Puke. The school serves the area from Otamarakau in the East to Papamoa in the West, and has a roll of 1100 students. We have 120 staff with an average age of 44 years.Our school is proactively involved in developing health initiatives with students and in 2009 we decided to focus on staff wellbeing. Committing to WorkWell was easy for us as it aligns with what we hope to achieve for staff and will help us develop to the next stage as a professional learning organisation.
www.tepuke.school.nz
Te Runanga O Ngati Pikiao
WorkWell Leader: Jolene Rupapera
Te Runanga o Ngati Pikiao Trust is in the business of whanau and hapu development. We are an organisation that was established to deliver on the dreams and aspirations of our people Ngati Pikiao.We have a clear focus on adding value to, and improving the quality of life of the people we serve which is not exclusive to Ngati Pikiao, but includes all of Te Arawa, Maori and the wider community of Rotorua. Currently the Runanga delivers a range of services under contract to a number of funders, including primary health care, mental health, Whanau Ora, social services, employment skills and housing to name a few.
Toi Te Ora - Public Health Service
WorkWell Leader: Janet Hanvey
Toi Te Ora – Public Health Service works innovatively and professionally to promote, protect and improve the health of people in our communities. We are a service of the Bay of Plenty District Health Board and also operate in the Lakes District Health Board region.We employ up to 60 people in our Tauranga, Whakatane and Rotorua offices. Our people are our business and therefore our greatest asset. We see WorkWell not only as a service we offer our business community, but as an investment in our people. WorkWell is a service improvement goal for us and we look forward to leading from the front and sharing our journey with you.
www.toiteorapublichealth.govt.nz
Tuwharetoa Health Services Turangi
WorkWell Leader: Ian Coles
We have been delivering health and social services in Taupo, Turangi and the surrounding areas since 1995. Currently contracted by Ministry of Health, Lakes DHB, CYFS and Ministry of Education. Our vision, To improve the health of all who reside in the rohe of Ngati Tuwharetoa.We provide a range of services which include Mental Health, Tamariki Ora, High Needs, Health Education and Promotion, Smoking Cessation, Kaumatua and Maori Health. Our services cater for all ages from Tamariki (children) to Kaumatua (seniors). The services which we provide are 'free of charge'. We are also a non-profit organisation, working to provide the best services possible.
Waipuna Hospice
WorkWell Leader: Annie Grinter-Telfer
Waipuna Hospice is committed to providing first class Specialist Palliative Care for our patients diagnosed with a life-limiting illness. In order to do this Waipuna Hospice must have a staff workforce who take care of themselves in what is a highly demanding job.Workwell allows Waipuna Hospice to aim high, using measures and guides developed through the Workwell system and also to benchmark our wellness systems using the the Workwell Accreditation System. Workwell will enable Waipuna Hospice Staff to provide care for our loved ones in our commmunity whilst looking after the whole team here at Waipuna Hospice.
www.waipuna-hospice.co.nz
Workwise Employment Agency
WorkWell Leader: Shirley Pryce
Workwise Employment Agency supports people with experience of mental illness to choose, get, and keep jobs.We help people to secure real work, with real pay, by encouraging job seekers to explore their work passions and career dreams. The right position for the right person is what it’s all about. In society, work is a valuable part of peoples' identities; Workwise believes that finding and shaping this identity is fundamental to the wellbeing of any person.
www.workwise.org.nz
