Dentsu Aotearoa Wins Supreme Honour at 2025 HRNZ Awards

Last week, the 2025 HRNZ Awards brought together 450 industry leaders to celebrate the best in HR excellence and leadership across New Zealand.

 

Dentsu Aotearoa were first time finalists nominated in three categories, and the sole representative from the marketing and advertising sector.

The highlight of the evening was dentsu Aotearoa’s receipt of the prestigious HRNZ Supreme Award, recognising the organisation demonstrating the greatest overall leadership in HR practices.

Kirsten Beggs, dentsu Aotearoa human resources director expressed pride in the team’s collective effort, “As the whakataukī goes, ‘He waka eke noa’ – We are all in this together.

These awards shine a light on the dedication and commitment of everyone at dentsu Aotearoa. Our shared focus on fostering a supportive workplace has been pivotal to our success. Thank you HRNZ for this amazing recognition.”

This win underscores dentsu Aotearoa’s commitment to building a workplace culture that puts people at its core. Competing against some of New Zealand’s most recognised businesses, the achievement highlights the impact of people-centric leadership, a connected team, and a shared vision for success.

Rob Harvey, dentsu Aotearoa CEO added, “These awards are a reflection of the incredible people who make dentsu Aotearoa so special. Manaakitanga is at the heart of everything we do, and this recognition reinforces the importance of cultivating a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered. To be recognised alongside some of New Zealand’s leading organisations shows that a deep commitment to people and culture can create meaningful impact.”