Our behaviours
Our behaviours guide us in living our culture
It’s about respecting our legacy, caring for our whānau (family), and shaping our future. It’s about building connections for our team and with the communities we work with. It’s who we are, where we are going, and how we will get there – together.
Our behaviours sum up what we are like when we are at our best.
be mindful
be present
be safe
he taonga ko tahi
manaaki tatau katoa
What is precious to one, we must all take care of, protect and treasure
We protect ourselves and look out for those around us.
earn the trust
kaitiakitanga
We are guardians of our relationships.
We build trust through our decisions and actions
own the outcome
kia mau te kaupapa
We take ownership of our actions.
We are proactive in our approach and demonstrate accountability for all aspects of our work.
act as one
kotahitanga
We stand together, we move together. We respect each other and work together to achieve our objectives.
We strive to understand our customers’ needs.
Who are these behaviours for?
“they’re for ngā iwi o ngā hau e whā – they are for all people from all walks of life that work within Northpower.
It’s about safety for one, safety for all.
Learning from the past, applying it to the present and taking it into the future.
He aha ta mea nui.
He tāngata, he tāngata, he tāngata
What is the greatest thing?
It’s people, it’s people, it’s people.”