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    Our Values & Culture

    It All Starts With Great People

    At Gibson Sheat, our culture is shaped by how we think, how we support each other, and how we care.

    People matter most. That’s why we’ve built a workplace where relationships, integrity, and purpose guide everything we do. Whether supporting a client through a major moment or helping a colleague grow, our values keep us grounded and moving in the right direction.

    Alexandra & Vera

    What We Stand For

    Our values emerged through thoughtful conversations with our people.
    Through workshops, boardroom conversations, and shared kōrero, we uncovered what truly matters to us as a firm.

    These values shape the way we work, lead, and grow together.

    We are real.

    We bring our authentic, practical selves to everything we do.
    Real value 2025

    We are connected.

    We value relationships, community, and working together with care.
    Connected value 2025

    We are brave.

    We challenge the norm, ask questions, and stay open to change.
    Brave value 2025

    We make their day.

    We look for meaningful ways to leave things better than we found them.
    Make their day value 2025

    A Culture Where Everyone Belongs

    Belonging isn’t just something we talk about, it’s something we live.

    We’re committed to building a workplace where everyone feels seen, heard, and respected, no matter their background, identity, or lived experience.

    We’re proud to embrace and celebrate diversity across our firm, including our Rainbow communities. Our support for initiatives like the Pride Pledge and Rainbow Wellington reflects our commitment to inclusion in action.

    We offer regular training in areas such as te reo Māori, New Zealand Sign Language, neurodiversity awareness, and bias education. These learning opportunities help us grow as individuals and as a team.

    We’re like a big whānau. Our commitment to inclusion, equity, and flexibility helps us build a workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

    Living our values means having the right support in place for our people. Our policies on diversity and inclusion, anti-bullying and harassment, flexible working, and wellbeing are part of how we look after each other. Whether it's creating space for work-life balance or making sure every voice is heard, we work hard to ensure our culture is felt, not just talked about.

    Ka Pai

    Through Ka Pai, our peer-nominated recognition programme, we shine a light on those moments that matter. Whether someone delivers outstanding client service, supports a colleague, or lives our values in quiet ways, they’re acknowledged and appreciated.

    Celebrating each other is part of who we are and Ka Pai helps keep that culture alive.

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    Connected to Community

    We don’t just work alongside our communities; we’re part of them.

    Supporting causes our people care about is part of how we live our values. You can read more about this on our [Our Impact] page.

    Ronald McDonald volunteering

    The Gibson Sheat Way

    Clients choose us for our expertise, and they stay because of our people and the way we work. We care about what we do and how we do it, together with respect, care, and connection.

    We’re proud of how far we’ve come and excited about what’s ahead. If you’re looking for a firm where people matter, you’ll feel at home here.