The annual ranking celebrates almost 50 standout companies
HRD New Zealand is excited to reveal the 5-Star Employer of Choice 2025 list – showcasing companies that are redefining what it means to be a ‘top employer.’
The list, compiling nearly 50 companies, celebrates and recognises those that go above and beyond for their employees in a number of different areas – from compensation to diversity and inclusion, to employee development.
The winners this year all come from different industries and sectors – but share the same commonality of being innovative and creating environments where employees are supported, feel safe, and are able to thrive to be the very best they can be.
An in-depth report looking at this year’s winners can be seen here.
Winners of the HRD New Zealand 5-Star Employer of Choice 2025 include:
The entry process for HRD Australia and New Zealand’s 2025 5-Star Employers of Choice comprised two steps: an employer submission followed by an employee survey.
First, organisations had to complete an in-depth submission to explain their various offerings and practices. Next, employees from nominated organisations were asked to fill out an anonymous form evaluating their workplace on a number of metrics including benefits, compensation, culture, employee development, and commitment to diversity and inclusion.
To be considered, each organisation had to reach a minimum number of employee responses based on overall size. Organisations that achieved a 75% or greater average satisfaction rating from employees were named 5-Star Employers of Choice for 2025.
