Parents & Carers at Buddle Findlay

• Wellbeing room
• Free health care advice through their dedicated provider My Everyday Wellbeing
• Health insurance and flu vaccinations
• Specialised employee assistance programme and access to a dedicated psychologist for mental well-being support
• Flexible working options such as working from home when required
• Dedicated development programmes including leadership, continuous professional development, courses and seminars.

Parental leave

A key D&I focus this year for them has been understanding the motherhood penalty and exploring an innovative and progressive approach to support all our people to thrive before, during and after becoming parents. A working group of partners have met regularly throughout the year to challenge, understand and propose a new approach. The approach was launched in December 2022. The following initiatives came into effect earlier this year:

• 26 weeks of paid leave for parents as primary caregiver and four weeks paid partner's leave
• KiwiSaver employer contributions – 3% employer contributions for the duration of parental leave 
• Annual leave rate on return from parental leave will be at its full value (not the average of the previous 12 months)
• One-on-one coaching for both parents through an external coaching provider