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Contact Energy

Contact Energy is one of Aotearoa’s largest renewable generators and retailers, supplying over 640,000 customer connections while leading the transition to a cleaner, more sustainable future. With a people‑centred culture and a commitment to decarbonisation, we generate reliable, renewable energy that powers New Zealand’s homes, communities and long‑term prosperity.

Organisation size: Large (500 – 4999)
Sector: Energy
Website: www.contact.co.nz

2026 Accolades

  • 2026 Australasia Winner
  • Company size Badge large 2026 - Australasia
  • Special Recognition Badge Wellbeing 2026 - AUSTRALASIA
  • Special Recognition Badge INCLUSION 2026 - AUSTRALASIA

Submission highlights

This year’s strongest elements as indicated by our independent judges.

  • Wellbeing

  • Inclusion & Belonging

  • Employee Voice

  • Comment from the judges

    This is an outstanding, evidence-rich submission that clearly demonstrates a purpose led culture and a mature, integrated people strategy at scale. Inclusion and belonging is a standout, with clear strategy, strong employee sentiment and measurable impact on representation, pay equity and early career diversity. Employee voice is also exemplary, with high participation, deep listening and strong examples of action and communication including a particularly strong acquisition/ integration case study.

  • Comment from the judges

    Wellbeing is thoughtfully addressed with credible outcomes and the submission provides robust metrics showing retention, engagement, development and wellbeing impacts.