At Custom Fleet, it’s people first, always
That’s why we’re committed to supporting people who are as diverse as the communities we serve.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
& Belonging
1. Our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEIB) Strategy and Policy
Our DEIB Strategy and Policy sets us apart as an employer of choice for diverse talent.
We are passionate about creating equitable job opportunities for Māori and Pasifika youth through our partnership with First Foundation.
We’re continually improving our people practices. This includes our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) and delivering on progressive initiatives outlined in the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) and Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA).
We are proud members of Pride in Diversity, Diversity Council Australia, Rainbow Tick NZ, and Supply Nation.
In March 2024, Custom Fleet was officially endorsed by WORK180 as an organisation committed to supporting women’s careers. Check out our profile on the WORK180 website.
In May 2024, Custom Fleet was awarded Gold Level Certification as part of the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) LGBTQ Inclusion Awards.
In May 2024, Custom Fleet added our parental leave policy to the New Zealand Parental Leave Register. This is the first register globally to have this level of verified parental leave information. Our decision to join the register reflects our commitment to transparency. Read more about our gender-neutral parental leave policy.
In June 2024, Custom Fleet was certified with Rainbow Tick NZ, demonstrating our workplace is a safe and welcoming space for employees from LGBTQIA+ communities.
Download our DEIB Policy [90KB, PDF]
2. Intersection – our diversity network
Our diversity network, Intersection, has a mission to foster a safe and unbiased environment for people from all cultural backgrounds, the LGBTQIA+ community, people with a disability and women to grow and thrive with confidence.
Intersection has four streams – CULTURALConnect, Pride, and elevateHER and capABILITY.
This network helps progress employer of choice certification initiatives for diverse talent and leads meaningful celebration and reflection for days of significance each year (National Reconciliation Week, Māori Language Week, Pride Month, International Women’s Day & Neurodiversity Week to name a few) so that everyone at Custom Fleet feels they belong.
As part of our Custom Crew, we’d love to have you join our network of passionate internal activists and change makers!
3. Custom Care – charity fundraising and volunteering
Custom Care’s mission is unleashing the power of compassion, one act at a time.
We seek to regenerate hope and connection by taking action to care for those who are vulnerable in our community.
At Custom Fleet, we truly believe that the privilege of being part of many communities across New Zealand comes with the responsibility to help those who are most in need.
We envision a world where compassion knows no boundaries - a world where every person is valued, uplifted, and supported.
As part of this vision, we actively partner with several key not-for-profit organisations and encourage our employees to spend time volunteering and giving back to our communities.
Outcomes we're proud of
- The launch of our gender-neutral parental leave policy
- Development and launch of our Keep in touch program for parents on parental leave
- Achievement of AWEI Gold certification as part of the Australian Workplace Equality (AWEI) LGBT Inclusion Awards
- The launch of Green Light – a program supporting women in leadership
- We’ve created a Women in Fleet blog post series to highlight the roles women are taking on in the fleet industry
- Partnered with First Foundation (Maori and Pacific Islander education) in NZ offering 4yr tertiary scholarship and with the Killara Foundation in AU
- Working to close the Gender Pay Gap: Custom Fleet is at 2.9% vs 14% in AU and 10% in NZ industry average
- Year-on-year increases in engagement survey scores – 2022 Diversity Index score of 90% and Inclusion Index Score of 83%