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We Invest in Your Talent!

One of the true pioneers in our field, APD is a New Zealand owned company who continue to lead the plastic design industry with forward thinking and unique designs which exceed customer expectations and continue to keep sustainability in mind and commitment to doing good from the ground up. We believe our future lies in our people. As we grow, we are developing our people to ensure that our engineering and design expertise, manufacturing capability and exceptional customer support can take APD on an exciting journey into the future.

Our Culture

We celebrate the talent and uniqueness each team member brings to APD. Our welcoming and caring environment allows everyone to work together, and be confident in the part they play to achieve our shared purpose of delivering the right solution for our customers while caring for each other and the environment. Our benefits reflect our strong belief in taking care of our most valuable asset, our people.

Our Purpose

Revolutionising Water Management Solutions for the New Zealand environment

Our Values

Everything we do is guided by our values, which are;

  • Teamwork – We are inclusive, respectful and supportive towards each other to ensure our team thrives.
  • Integrity – We say what we will do and do what we say. We are open and transparent with each other and our customers.
  • Drive – We are committed and passionate about applying our skills, knowledge and experience to ensure the best outcomes for our team and customers.
  • Performance – We believe in developing our staff so as individuals and teams, our competence and professionalism provide company service and delivery at the highest level.
  • Caring – We believe in a friendly environment that encourages empathy, humour and kindness that creates a happy workplace.
  • Imagination – We foster creativity, ask questions and seek feedback. We are adaptable in our approach to find innovative solutions, products and services.

Our Employee Value Proposition

APD products help protect the environment. Our products allow stormwater to be recycled, protect infrastructure from being overwhelmed and ensure that chemicals can be stored safely. We value our people so we take good care of them. We are proud that so many of us would recommend APD to our friends and family as a great place to work. Our steady growth means we offer stable employment and opportunities for development. Our pay is reviewed annually against market data to ensure we are competitive and fair - everyone at APD is paid above the living wage and great performance is recognised with a bonus. Perks include a choice of birthday leave, additional KiwiSaver contributions or a wellbeing allowance. Every day our people enjoy decent coffee, fruit, cereal and toast on us, because they deserve it. Every month we celebrate successes and recognise those who have demonstrated our company values at a company lunch. Everyone receives a prezzy card on their birthday and we all enjoy an annual company event. APD promote wellbeing with free GP visits and sick leave after three months, flu vaccinations and EAP support. We recognise the importance of work life balance with flexible working and an early finish on a Friday. We are always thinking of initiatives that will support our diverse and friendly team – for example special leave for those who have covid, and money management courses during work time. Come to APD for the perks and stay for the great people. We believe in doing good from the ground up.

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