Business View Oceania | January 2020

33 34 BUSINESS VIEW OCEANIA JANUARY 2020 BUSINESS VIEW OCEANIA JANUARY 2020 gather ourselves. We network across the industry and encourage referrals. If it’s someone we want, we’ll go through that process internally. Our induction process allows newcomers to quickly understand our purpose and what we stand for with a mantra of fronting up and contributing whilst being immersed within a values-based environment. We really strive for a balanced workforce with an array of personalities but with one commonality; we are genuinely good quality people willing to be better than we were the day before. As we grow we have aspirations of growing capability within the business. As new opportunities are created, having our employees as successors when stepping up into a leadership or management roles is definitely a focus for us. We’re all about internal movement and opportunities and helping people advance into roles that we know they’re capable of.” Barrett Homes is split 50/50 between men and women. “We’re big on diversity and inclusion,” says O’Reilly, “and we offer our fantastic Mums flexible working arrangements before and after maternity leave to cater for the population of people who aspire to be just as successful at work as they are on the home front.” Community involvement is of great importance to Barrett Homes. Their passion for giving back is obvious in the number of community projects and initiatives they sponsor, including those related to mental health & wellbeing. According to O’Reilly, “We have absolute responsibility to look after each other. We encourage speaking up when things don’t feel right. It can be hard when juggling the pressures at work and home, so creating a nurturing supportive environment is an important priority for us. We collaborate with other groups and people in the wider region who are also wanting to make a difference to improve our communities and be that point of difference we need to see in local population.” The company has a roster of exceptional go- to contractors they rely on for the builds: DMG Construction; Alluvium Contracting, Z Construction, Phil Vercoe Builders, Complete BARRETT HOMES Today’s buildings are constructed and designed to seal in the heat, making it much harder for them to ventilate naturally. It’s a dilemma many Kiwis have been struggling with for years – keeping the warm air inside while also letting in fresh air. Ventilation is the mechanism by which we do that. A ventilation system works to control moisture and condensation, continuously pushing out the moisture-laden, stale air, replacing it with fresher, drier air. In other words, taking the bad air out and letting the good air in. Recognized by Asthma NZ, and BRANZ appraised, DVS Home Ventilation complies with New Zealand’s building code. DVS can specify, design and certify acoustic building code-compliant ventilation systems with requirements assessed by building consent. We manufacture, install and service a full range of home ventilation equipment and control the delivery of the product from manufacturing to warranty support. Our involvement in providing ventilation systems for new homes spans more than two decades. Kiwi-owned, with 90% of the components made in New Zealand, DVS uses energy-efficient technology to ensure the best results for our cold, damp climate. DVS provides a design and quotation directly from plans. E-mail your plans to hoppy@dvs.co.nz and receive a quote and specification within 48 hours. ...... For more information, please visit our website www.dvs.co.nz BRANZ Appraised | Recognised by Asthma New Zealand FREE CONSULTATION 0800 387 387 | DVS.CO.NZ DVS_BusinessView.indd 1 16/12/19 2:06 PM