Gender Equality at New Zealand Steel

Within NZPI we have 17.5% female participation in operations and a limited number within the trades. 

Having a gender balanced workforce increases innovation, engagement and collaboration, leading to better problem solving and improved business results. 

NZPI is dedicated to improving current participation rates and is actively introducing strategies which help open the pipeline for females coming into our industry. These strategies ensure that our future workforce will include the mothers, daughter, nieces, aunties and sisters of our wider community.  

What do you enjoy about your job?

"Coming to work every day, learning new things and gaining more skills to further my knowledge in the mechanical field."

Toni Rhind | Mechanical Engineer Apprentice | Pacific Steel

What do you see as the benefits to having a more gender balanced team in your field?

"Greater gender diversity can lead to better problem-solving. This encourages people to review conventional methods and consider alternative ways to improve."

Lily Du | Graduate Process Engineer | Pacific Steel

Why should more women enter a career like yours?

"Because this industry is made for everyone and woman have proven that they can have a positive impact in this line of work."

Ruth Hyland | Crane Operator & LMF/LTS Operator | NZ Steel