JRA - Hall of Fame for the JRA Best Workplaces Awards 2011
Hall of Fame - 2011

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Each year, the Kenexa Best Workplaces Survey reveals the top organisations to work for in New Zealand. In 2011, 237 organisations participated in the survey, with the following organisations being rated New Zealand's Best Workplaces – by their employees.
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Congratulations to AA Insurance, the Overall Winner (and large workplace category winner) of the 2011 awards. Other category winners were Mars New Zealand (medium-large workplace), Brother International (NZ) (small-medium workplace), and Electricity and Gas Complaints Commisioner (small workplace) .
Many organisations participate in the Kenexa Best Workplaces Survey on an annual basis. The following organisations were recognised for having the greatest improvement in their overall score from 2010 to 2011: Yellow (large workplace category), The Laminex Group (medium-large workplace category), Dispute Resolution Services (small-medium workplace category), and Arneg New Zealand (small workplace category).
Congratulations also to the organisations joining our 'Five-Year League', an award that is given to recognise sustained performance in the Kenexa Best Workplaces Awards. Recipients of the 'Five-Year League' Award for 2011 are Flight Centre (NZ), Inspire Group, Mars New Zealand, Maven International, Obex Medical, Overland Footwear, and Vero Insurance New Zealand.
Overall Winner |
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AA Insurance
Insurance
Finalist previous years: 2010, 2009, 2008 |
Large Workplace Category
(400+ employees)
Sponsored by HainesAttract
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| 1st |
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AA Insurance
Insurance
Finalist previous years: 2010, 2009, 2008 |
| 2nd |
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Flight Centre (NZ)
Leisure and corporate travel services
Finalist previous years: 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002 |
| 3rd |
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Southern Cross Medical Care Society
Health Insurance
Finalist previous years: 2010, 2009 |
| 4th |
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Warehouse Stationery
Stationery, technology and office furniture retailer
Finalist previous years:
2010 |
| 5th |
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Vero Insurance New Zealand
General insurance
Finalist previous years: 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004 |
Medium-Large Workplace Category
(150-399 employees)
Sponsored by Kiwibank
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| 1st |
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Mars New Zealand
Fast moving consumer goods
Finalist previous years: 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007 |
| 2nd |
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Overland Footwear
Retail footwear stores
Finalist previous years: 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005 |
| 3rd |
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South Taranaki District Council
District Council
Finalist previous years: 2010, 2009 |
| 4th |
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The Laminex Group
Decorative panels and fashionable surface solutions |
| 5th |
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Trade Me
Online trading and classfieds
Finalist previous years: 2010, 2008 |
| 6th |
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Arrow International (NZ)
Construction and Project Management
Finalist previous years: 2008, 2006, 2005 |
| 7th |
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New World Te Rapa
Supermarket
Finalist previous years: 2009, 2007, 2006 |
| 8th |
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DraftFCB New Zealand
Advertising agency |
| 9th |
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Farmers Mutual Group
Advice and insurance
Finalist previous years: 2010 |
| 10th |
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Duncan Cotterill Lawyers
Law firm |
Small-Medium Workplace Category
(50-149 employees)
Sponsored by HerladJobs
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| 1st |
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Brother International (NZ)
Imaging equipment
Finalist previous years: 2009 |
| 2nd |
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Hyundai Motors NZ
Motor trade (wholesale)
Finalist previous years: 2010, 2009 |
| 3rd |

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footsteps education
Home based early childhood education
Finalist previous years: 2010 |
| 4th |
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Mercy Hospice Auckland
Specialist community palliative care and hospice services
Finalist previous years: 2010 |
| 5th |
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GrabOne
Online daily entertainment deals |
| 6th |
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Giltrap City Toyota
Motor Trade (retail) |
| 7th |
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Obex Medical
Medical device distributor
Finalist previous years: 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2004 |
| 8th |
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Aviation, Tourism and Travel Training Organisation (ATTTO)
Industry Training Organisation |
| 9th |
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Soltius New Zealand
SAP Application Reseller and Consulting Services Provider |
| 10th |
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Cardinal Logistics
Third party logistics and distribution solutions |
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| 1st |
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Electricity and Gas Complaints Commissioner
Independent dispute resolution service for industry |
| 2nd |
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Maven International
Management consultancy
Finalist previous years: 2010, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005 |
| 3rd |
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Inspire Group
A consulting firm offering expertise in blended learning, leadership development, technology solutions
Finalist previous years: 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007 |
| 4th |
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Mansons TCLM
Property development |
| 5th |
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ADInstruments
Data acquisition and analysis systems
Finalist previous years: 2010, 2009 |
| 6th |
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Porter Novelli
Public relations agency
Finalist previous years: 2010 |
| 7th |
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Auckland Radiation Oncology
Health and community services
Finalist previous years: 2010, 2009 |
| 8th |
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Dricon
Concrete products |
| 9th |
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Optimal Usability
Usability consultancy |
| 10th |
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Entertainment Publications
Hospitality marketing and community fundraising |
Most Improved Large Workplace
(400+ employees)
Sponsored by HainesAttract
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Yellow
Digital Media services to small and medium enterprises |
Most Improved Medium- Large Workplace
(150-399 employees)
Sponsored by Kiwibank
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The Laminex Group
Decorative panels and fashionable surface solutions |
Most Improved Small-Medium Workplace
(50-149 employees)
Sponsored by HeraldJobs
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Dispute Resolution Services
Specialist dispute resolution services and systems for organisations and their clients |
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Arneg New Zealand
Commercial refrigeration, specialising in natural refrigeration |
Kenexa Best Workplaces Five-Year League |
The Five-Year League recognises the achievements of organisations that consistently rank as New Zealand’s Best Workplaces. To become a member of the Five-Year League, an organisation must have been a finalist in their size category in the Kenexa Best Workplaces Survey five times within the last six years, including the year the award is being given.
The current members of the Kenexa Best Workplaces Five-Year League are:
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Flight Centre (NZ)
Leisure and corporate travel services
Finalist previous years: 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002 |
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Inspire Group
Tailored learning services and products
Finalist previous years: 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007 |
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Mars New Zealand
Fast moving consumer goods
Finalist previous years: 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007 |
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Maven International
Management consultancy
Finalist previous years: 2010, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005 |
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Obex Medical
Imaging equipment
Finalist previous years: 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2004 |
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Overland Footwear
Retail footwear stores
Finalist previous years: 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005 |
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Vero Insurance New Zealand
General insurance
Finalist previous years: 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004 |
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