Staff benefits

With a friendly work environment and ongoing development opportunities, Barnardos is a great place to work.

Learning and development
With an organisation that stretches across the country and spans many different functions, we offer a great range of career paths. We support the development of our people, whether you’re in an early childhood, social services, or specialist support functions. We also encourage internal career development by promoting qualified employees within our organisation.

We offer a range of ongoing development opportunities including access to internal development, management development programmes and leadership programmes. The career path you take in Barnardos is up to you!

We support our employees’ development through:
  • A comprehensive induction programme for all new employees Internal and external job-specific and skills-based training
  • Study support to attend courses, lectures or examinations related to your job (on application)
  • Professional development opportunities as applicable to the role
  • Exceptional ISS technology A remuneration strategy that links pay to performance
  • A comprehensive health and safety programme Leadership development programmes
  • Ngā Pou E Whā, our Maori strategy Free Te Reo classes (depending on location)
  • Comprehensive performance planning and regular performance reviews
  • Scholarship awards
Wellness Initiatives
Our wellness initiatives include:
  • Subsidised flu vaccinations
  • Support for women's health, including cervical and breast screening
  • Discounted group scheme premiums for Southern Cross Health Insurance
  • A confidential employee assistance programme (EAP) service for staff needing help with problems at work or at home, and employee care support to employees in a time of crisis
  • Flexible working arrangements (where appropriate for the business) to help you manage the balance between work, life and family needs
  • Subsidised childcare for all employees through KidStart or our early learning centres
  • Free childcare for a specified time for new babies of eligible employees
  • Sponsorship for teams and individuals entering sports events
Leave Benefits
Our leave benefits include:
  • Long service leave for employees with more than seven years tenure
  • A parental leave payment for eligible employees returning to work from parental leave
  • Domestic leave provisions