World's Happiest Workplaces

Winner's list: Happiest Workplaces in New Zealand

Meet the World's Happiest Workplaces across New Zealand.

WITT (Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki)

AMI Insurance

Smiths City

WITT is the leading tertiary education provider in the Taranaki region, specializing in career-focused learning that supports local industries like energy, engineering, and nursing. As a business division of Te Pūkenga, it provides a bridge between academic theory and practical, on-the-job skills. They are a critical hub for regional development, offering everything from trade apprenticeships to degree-level qualifications in a highly supportive, community-centered environment.

As part of the IAG New Zealand group, AMI is one of the country’s most trusted general insurers, protecting over 500,000 customers. They provide essential cover for homes, cars, and businesses, with a focus on community-level support through their extensive network of local branches. They are notable for their rapid digital transformation, offering mobile-first claims processing to help New Zealanders recover quickly from natural disasters and accidents.

Originally founded in 1918 as a city market, Smiths City grew into one of New Zealand’s most recognizable retail chains specializing in furniture, home appliances, and consumer electronics. After a major transition in 2020, the company moved toward a modern, streamlined retail model. As of late 2025, the organization has entered voluntary administration, marking a significant shift for a century-old heritage brand in the competitive Kiwi retail landscape.

Winner's List: Happiest Workplaces in New Zealand

If you are a winning organisation, please contact happiestworkplaces@workl.com or book a meeting with our team to find out more.

Rank	CompanyName	Industry	Country	HappinessScore
1	Paihia Medical Services	Health and Social Care	New Zealand	96
2	Xiaomi NZ	Retail	New Zealand	92
3	Selwyn NZ	Agriculture, Animals, Forestry and Fishing	New Zealand	95
4	Learning Cloud NZ	Education and Research	New Zealand	95
5	Tea Total NZ	Manufacturing of Consumer Goods	New Zealand	93
6	Structured Technologies	Technology	New Zealand	95
7	Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki WITT	Education and Research	New Zealand	95
8	Origami Restaurant	Hospitality	New Zealand	94
9	New Zealand Parliament	Public Sector and Government	New Zealand	93
10	Soul Surf & Skate	Retail	New Zealand	94
11	Dodge NZ	Retail	New Zealand	95
12	fortnite	Entertainment and Media	New Zealand	92
13	Kelly Sports New Zealand	Travel and Leisure	New Zealand	94
14	Oaklyn School NZ	Education and Research	New Zealand	93
15	Karori Community Centre	Non-profit Organisation and Charities	New Zealand	91
16	Advance Gaming NZ	Technology	New Zealand	94
17	AMI Insurance	Financial Services	New Zealand	92
18	kookai NZ	Retail	New Zealand	92
19	Lion NZ	Manufacturing of Consumer Goods	New Zealand	94
20	Just company	Business and Management Services	New Zealand	92
21	ORIX New Zealand	Financial Services	New Zealand	94
22	Partners in grime	Business and Management Services	New Zealand	91
23	HP Hanna	Legal Services	New Zealand	93
24	Kumeu Montessori Preschool	Education and Research	New Zealand	91
25	Oscar programme MSD	Public Sector and Government	New Zealand	91
26	Nice Hotel New Plymouth	Hospitality	New Zealand	94
27	Celebrity Speakers	Entertainment and Media	New Zealand	92
28	Body 20 New Zealand	Travel and Leisure	New Zealand	92
29	Aquaheat NZ	Energy and Utilities	New Zealand	92
30	Wight Aluminium	Chemicals, Mining and Metals Manufacturing	New Zealand	90
31	Groundswell Property	Real Estate, Rental and Leasing	New Zealand	93
32	Glamroom	Retail	New Zealand	92
33	Hands on Rehab	Health and Social Care	New Zealand	91
34	Marton Seafoods	Hospitality	New Zealand	92
35	Taeja Destany holistic therapies	Health and Social Care	New Zealand	91
36	Meat Industry Association of New Zealand	Manufacturing of Consumer Goods	New Zealand	92
37	Mission Property	Real Estate, Rental and Leasing	New Zealand	93
38	Canon New Zealand	Manufacturing of Consumer Goods	New Zealand	90
39	Oaklynn School	Education and Research	New Zealand	93
40	Phil Clarke & Son	Construction and Building Materials	New Zealand	90
41	REAP	Public Sector and Government	New Zealand	91
42	Westport Hire	Construction and Building Materials	New Zealand	93
43	Fiordland College	Education and Research	New Zealand	90
44	SL Motors NZ	Retail	New Zealand	92
45	Blenheim isite Visitor Information Centre	Travel and Leisure	New Zealand	90
46	Anchor Dairies	Agriculture, Animals, Forestry and Fishing	New Zealand	91
47	Gasworkz	Energy and Utilities	New Zealand	93
48	Ngati porou holding company	Agriculture, Animals, Forestry and Fishing	New Zealand	90
49	Fresko	Hospitality	New Zealand	91
50	SHARZ POLY FASHIONS NZ	Retail	New Zealand	92
51	Auckland Savings Bank	Financial Services	New Zealand	90
52	Dairy Holdings	Agriculture, Animals, Forestry and Fishing	New Zealand	92
53	Southern Cross Gillies Hospital	Health and Social Care	New Zealand	90
54	PDV Consultants	Advanced Manufacturing and Services	New Zealand	92
55	Busy Bumbles	Education and Research	New Zealand	90
56	Hello Claims New Zealand	Financial Services	New Zealand	90
57	Craigs Investment Partners	Financial Services	New Zealand	90
58	My Car Mechanic NZ	Advanced Manufacturing and Services	New Zealand	90
59	PW Engineering	Advanced Manufacturing and Services	New Zealand	90
60	Rosebank School	Education and Research	New Zealand	90
61	Good Health	Manufacturing of Consumer Goods	New Zealand	89
62	Lifewise NZ	Health and Social Care	New Zealand	93
63	DCN Drilling	Construction and Building Materials	New Zealand	89
64	Central Hawke's Bay District Council	Public Sector and Government	New Zealand	89
65	State Insurance NZ	Financial Services	New Zealand	91
66	Scalzo Foods	Manufacturing of Consumer Goods	New Zealand	89
67	Ropata Health	Health and Social Care	New Zealand	90
68	Educare	Education and Research	New Zealand	89
69	BM Accounting	Financial Services	New Zealand	89
70	Unilever NZ	Manufacturing of Consumer Goods	New Zealand	92
71	Auckland Adventure Park	Travel and Leisure	New Zealand	89
72	Acton International Marketing	Retail	New Zealand	89
73	Veterinary Centre Waimate	Agriculture, Animals, Forestry and Fishing	New Zealand	90
74	Smiths City	Retail	New Zealand	89
75	Biketranz	Transportation and Logistics	New Zealand	89
76	Ace training NZ	Education and Research	New Zealand	91
77	Sea eagle scampi	Agriculture, Animals, Forestry and Fishing	New Zealand	89
78	R.B. Customs	Construction and Building Materials	New Zealand	90
79	Glowup Tauranga	Retail	New Zealand	89
80	New Zealand Olympic Committee	Non-profit Organisation and Charities	New Zealand	89
81	Crusty Old Gits	Entertainment and Media	New Zealand	89
82	Asset Managers Limited	Financial Services	New Zealand	89
83	Weta	Entertainment and Media	New Zealand	89
84	Mummys Yummys	Manufacturing of Consumer Goods	New Zealand	88
85	ABS Bank	Financial Services	New Zealand	88
86	2K Design	Manufacturing of Consumer Goods	New Zealand	89
87	AGRIFARM	Agriculture, Animals, Forestry and Fishing	New Zealand	89
88	AUT Millennium	Travel and Leisure	New Zealand	89
89	Tauranga city council	Public Sector and Government	New Zealand	89
90	Hutt Valley District Health Board	Health and Social Care	New Zealand	88
91	Asbestos Eliminators	Construction and Building Materials	New Zealand	89
92	Business South NZ	Non-profit Organisation and Charities	New Zealand	89
93	New Zealand Aged Care Services	Health and Social Care	New Zealand	88
94	Growth Rocket	Marketing and Advertising	New Zealand	89
95	QE Health	Health and Social Care	New Zealand	88
96	Cocopelli	Hospitality	New Zealand	88
97	Auckland & Beyond Tours	Travel and Leisure	New Zealand	88
98	St Marys College	Education and Research	New Zealand	88
99	Blue Mountain College	Education and Research	New Zealand	88
100	News Publishers' Association NZ	Telecommunications and Publishing	New Zealand	88

The data shown in the following table is a snapshot based on last year’s data up until 30/11/2025. To see the current scores, please visit the Worlds Happiest Workplaces List.

Couldn’t find what you’re looking for? Please contact us at happiestworkplaces@workl.com and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.