Our values are beautifully brought to life – visually represented as various connected elements of the harakeke plant.
Our values
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Integrity
It’s about being open, honest and responsive. We build trust and include others. We do what we say we will.
Behaviours:
- Be open, honest and transparent.
- Follow through on what we say we will do.
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Connect
It’s about working together to make a difference for nature. Whakawhanaungatanga | we build authentic relationships. Kotahitanga | we work together as one.
Behaviours:
- Mahi tahi | work together to achieve better outcomes.
- Make every interaction count.
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Empower
It's about enabling each other to grow and succeed. In a high trust environment we innovate, share knowledge and learn from others.
Behaviours:
- Create space for others to succeed.
- Find the simplest way.
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Achieve
It's about being purposeful. We get things done. Our work makes a positive impact for future generations. We celebrate progress.
Behaviours:
- Be solutions focused.
- Do the right work.

Our harakeke story
Our harakeke story tells us how our values and behaviours grow from one another and are interconnected. The image uses a colour scheme inspired by our well-known green and gold DOC branding. This helps our values and behaviours look and feel like DOC.
Our integrity grounds us, our connections take us further together, we empower ourselves and others to do the best work, so we achieve more for nature and New Zealand.
By us, for us… and you
Our values and behaviours matter to us and reflect who we are at DOC.
Our people helped shape them, so they’re genuine and grounded. They are true to who and where we are today, and guide where we’re heading next.
Our team is proud to live these values. We hope you’ll feel a connection to them too, as you Find Your Way on your journey with us.

Image: © James Stanbridge