28 | Rewarded for valuing staff The company employs a team of 50 civil, geotechnical and structural engineers, planners and surveyors. Stratum Consultants - Tauranga T T Bernadette Cooney REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Bay of Plenty land development consultancy Stratum Consultants has been awarded Employer of the Year at the 2025 Tauranga Business Awards, recognising its commitment to fostering a positive, high-performing workplace that balances professional growth with employee wellbeing. Mel Lewis, chief executive officer of Stratum Consultants, expressed her delight at receiving the award. “We are incredibly proud to be recognised for our commitment to our team. Our focus has always been on creating a nurturing environment where people can truly thrive, while delivering exceptional outcomes for our clients.” Stratum Consultants is a multidisciplinary firm offering planning, engineering, and surveying services supporting land developments across residential, commercial, rural, industrial, and horticultural sectors. The company employs a team of 50 civil, geotechnical and structural engineers, planners and surveyors across three locations at Tauranga, Rotorua and Te Puke. It stood out to the Tauranga Chamber of Commerce judging panel for its innovative approach to work-life balance, notably its 36-hour work week, which includes a ‘Half Day Friday’ every week. The firm closes its offices at midday on Fridays, with no expectation of making up the hours, improving work-life balance and wellbeing for all team members. “This balances our high-performance environment with a truly meaningful wellness benefit,” says Mel. “A long weekend every week to balance the hard work with an opportunity to enjoy life outside of work.” This initiative, along with investment into professional growth, nurturing a positive workplace-culture and a flat structure that encourages collaboration and accessibility to leadership, makes Stratum Consulting a standout employer in a highly competitive industry. The chamber stated that Stratum Consultants stood out for their dedication to their people. That dedication extends to their core services of planning and resource management, structural and civil engineering, geotechnical and surveying. Creating quality developments and environments throughout the region, Stratum Consultants’ expertise has been involved in numerous high-profile projects across the Bay of Plenty that deliver on their purpose to guide the respectful transformation of land that serves generations. These include: Eastern Rise Horticulture, a 90-hectare Sungold kiwifruit orchard and accommodation facility in Edgecumbe, with Stratum involved from feasibility to completion; Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa, a worldclass facility on Rotorua’s lakefront, where Stratum delivered planning, surveying, and civil engineering solutions; Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui, an ongoing development of this international cricket venue, including planning, geotechnical engineering, and structural design for light towers and pavilions. Plus, the master-planned Te Mania community in Te Puke, delivering 380 residential sections with comprehensive planning, surveying, and engineering services from Stratum. Working hand in hand for thriving communities. Congrats to Stratum on their big win at the Tauranga Business Awards! We're proud to back their bold, responsible land development with expert legal guidance. We like to think we are playing a small part in helping them shape thriving communities. Officewear • Hi Viz Workwear • Healthcare • Hospitality • UNIFORMS • EMBROIDERY • SCREEN PRINTING • PROMO PRODUCTS Piccadilly Arcade, 44 Grey St, Tauranga | info@unameit.co.nz | 07 571 8318 U Name It are proud to support Stratum Consultants Financial Independence is proud to work with the great team at Stratum Consultants. We love to see a great business ourish and succeed. By working closely with our clients we can tailor solutions to their unique needs. Find us: www.financialindependence.co.nz PH: 07 578 4414 Insurance for you, your business, and your family
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