Tō mātou ahurea me ngā uara - Our culture and values

Kia hihiko koe - Bring your whole self to work

Our people are connected by our common goal of sustainably growing New Zealand’s economy for the benefit of our people. No matter the role, the department or the purpose, across MBIE the outcome remains the same – in everything we do, we’re improving the lives of New Zealanders.

At MBIE, our way of working is guided by our Values and aligning behaviours.

Our people are our priority. Through our Values, we’ve created an environment where people want to come each day, where they feel safe to be themselves, and where they’re empowered to strive to reach their personal goals. We use the Te Whare Tapa Whā to support Hauora (wellbeing) providing a sense of place and support. This positive health, safety and wellbeing culture is backed by robust practices, policies and procedures.

Māia - Bold and Brave

Tāwhia tō mana kia mau, kia māia - Retain and hold fast to your mana, be bold, be brave

  • We challenge the status quo
  • We’re curious
  • We explore new ideas

Pae Kahurangi - Build Our Future

Ka huri taku aro ki te pae kahurangi, kei reira te oranga mōku - We turn our attention to the future, that’s where the opportunities lie

  • We learn from the past to shape the future
  • We protect what’s precious, our taonga
  • We listen to lead the way

Mahi Tahi - Better Together

Mā mahi tahi, ka ora, ka puāwai - By working together we will flourish and achieve greatness

  • We collaborate and respect the experiences of others
  • We share our knowledge
  • We connect and partner with our communities

Pono me te Tika - Own It

Ā mātou mahi katoa, ka pono, ka tika - Taking responsibility to commit to doing things right

  • We take responsibility and do what we say we will
  • We embrace the differences of others, always
  • We hold ourselves and each other to account

Ruia te kanorua kia puāwai - Inclusive and diverse

At MBIE we believe an inclusive environment recognises, values and respects the differences of our people, allowing everyone to do their best work. We want MBIE to be a safe and inclusive place to achieve, where people have a strong sense of belonging and are comfortable bringing their unique selves to work.

 

Whakanui Tangata - Celebration and recognition

Celebrating our everyday wins is an important part of our culture. Our teams, branches and groups regularly get together to recognise and celebrate colleagues who demonstrate our values and go the extra mile to make MBIE successful.

Tiaki Tangata - We look after you

Your wellbeing is a top priority so you can feel confident in bringing your whole self to work, flourish while you work and return home safe and well. At Hīkina Whakatutuki, we provide flexibility and a range of options within our suite of wellbeing resources available to you to help you prioritise your health and wellbeing, including Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), Hauora – Wellbeing allowance for your own non-work related health and wellbeing needs, and our wellbeing hub  Te Puna Ora where you’ll find resources filled with tools and information designed to support your wellbeing.

Whanaungatanga - Our people value connection

MBIE supports and encourages inclusion of our diverse workforce. Our employee-led networks help to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging. Some of these are:

African Community Employee Network

Arahanga Wāhine - Women's Network

Asia-International Network

Ngāi Kahukura – The Rainbow Network

Pasifika Komiti – Pasifika Staff Village

Te Aumangea - Mental Health Network

Te Rau Puāwai - Māori Women's Network

Te Tae Whakapakari - ENABLED

Women of Colour Network