LGBTQ+ at Aurecon NZ
Aurecon Pride
We established Aurecon Pride – our network for leaders and employees who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or intersex and other members of the community (LGBTI+) – in 2014.
Aurecon strategically drives LGBTI+ inclusion through its Aurecon Pride Action Plan, which was developed with guidance from Pride in Diversity.
The Aurecon Pride action plan for New Zealand focusses activity to increase LGBTI+ inclusion and aims to:
- Create a safe and inclusive environment where people can be their true selves
- Increase staff engagement in a work environment that is respectful and inclusive of individual difference
- Mitigate harassment, bullying, and discrimination risks, be compliant, and promote a genuine duty of care to our people
- Build the Aurecon brand, enhancing our reputation and communicating our commitment to diversity and inclusion
- Become an employer of choice in competitive markets by attracting, retaining and engaging the top talent
LGBTI+ in STEM
Aurecon is playing a broader role in addressing the significant under-representation of LGBTI+ members in STEM. We are doing this by co-founding LGBT+ in STEM – a New Zealand professional networking group and support platform for LGBTI (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex) individuals aimed at improving the visibility of LGBTI in workplaces
In January 2019, Aurecon became the first consulting engineer in New Zealand to be Rainbow Tick certified. We continue to maintain our accreditation in 2023.
The Rainbow Tick is a quality improvement cycle designed to make an organisation a safe, welcoming, and inclusive place for people of diverse gender identity and sexual orientation.
Our commitment to LGBTI+ inclusion has seen us awarded with:
Bronze Employer in Pride in Diversity’s Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) in 2022.
Highly Commended in the Partners Life Emerging Award category at the 2019 New Zealand Rainbow Excellence Awards.
