Life at Toitū Te Whenua

Learn more about our people, networks and supportive workplace.

Strong foundations enable smart decisions.

Our supportive working environment is built on our manaaki tangata values, meaning we encourage everyone to bring their whole self to work and enjoy a healthy work-life balance. Enjoy working from home? Looking for flexible hours? Let’s chat.

We’re stronger together. Our people are friendly and supportive, and we encourage collaboration among experts across the business to achieve better outcomes. Teamwork is the key to our success, and our supportive environment is what drives it.  

Hear from our people 

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From the time we open our week with our karakia, to Friday when we gather for waiata, our people work well together and enjoy each other’s company.

A netball team smiling on a netball court

We have a range of employee-led networks where our people can meet to celebrate, advocate for and connect with each other. These include our:

  • Āniwaniwa Rainbow Network
  • Whānau Groups
  • Whānau Pāmamao - Remote Workers Network
  • Women’s Network
  • Pasifika Network
  • Parent and Caregivers Network
  • Disability Action Advisory Group
  • sports and social clubs.

Each of our three offices – Wellington, Hamilton and Christchurch – has a social club that organises internal events, from fortnightly Friday drinks to inter-Government sport competitions to Mario Kart tournaments. There’s something for everyone! 

A group of coworkers smiling and pretending to hold up a rainbow

We're a small agency with a big impact. Join the team and make your mark on the future of New Zealand. 

Make your mark at Toitū Te Whenua  

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