Our values are the basis of all we do

An environment where our people feel respected, safe, included and empowered to perform their roles is critical to our success. The foundation for achieving this is our values, which guide how we work and the behaviours we expect from each other.

Our values are:

  • Collaboration – Me mahi tahi
    We work together to achieve success.

  • Transparency – Me mahi pono
    We are open and honest communicators.

  • Integrity – Me mahi tika
    We do the right thing.

  • Respect – Me manaaki
    We treat all people with consideration and kindness.

  • Professionalism – Kia tū rangatira ai
    We act in a way that brings credit to ourselves and our organisation.
 

The Authority values were created in December 2020, led by a group of staff and union representatives called the Te Kākano Taskforce. The five values represent the standards of behaviour we expect within our work and daily interactions. They were created involving a staff-wide survey and weeks of consultation to ensure they best represented our people, and support our role as a modern-day aviation safety and security regulator.

Learn more about the meaning behind our values and the use of the Huia feather design in the video below.