Creating value beyond the project
Creating positive community outcomes starts with understanding the people and places affected by our work. From early engagement through to project delivery, we work with clients, mana whenua, residents, businesses, and community organisations to understand local priorities and identify opportunities to create lasting value.
Working with Communities
Civil construction can create disruption for residents, businesses and road users. We work closely with affected communities to understand their needs, communicate what is happening and, where possible, plan our work to minimise disruption.
- Face-to-face community engagement
- Mana whenua and iwi engagement
- Resident and business consultation
- Project newsletters and updates
- Accessible channels for questions and feedback
Local Employment & Development
Wherever possible, we look for opportunities to ensure the communities surrounding our projects benefit directly from the work we deliver.
We work with organisations including Puatala and Waikato-Tainui to support employment pathways and skills development for Māori. Through Amotai and Puna Pakihi suppliers, we also support greater participation of Māori and Pasifika businesses in our supply chain.
These commitments translate into real project outcomes. At Peacockes Northern Transfer Main, we employed more than 20 local Hamiltonians over 18 months, including four school leavers entering training and development. At Ōkahu Bay, 25% of subcontractor spend went to local Māori and Pasifika suppliers.
Creating pathways for the next generation
We want young people to see the opportunities available within infrastructure and civil construction.
Through school partnerships, work experience and early-career programmes, we give students the opportunity to see how engineering and construction work in practice, develop useful skills and explore potential career pathways. These include:
- Student gateway placements
- Internships & cadetships
- Graduate opportunities
If you're an organisation looking for partnerships to support our tamariki and rangatahi, we'd love to hear from you.
Community partnerships & support
Our contribution to communities extends beyond the projects we deliver. We also support organisations, initiatives and events that align with our values and create positive outcomes for people across New Zealand.
