Compass Group is pleased to offer the below benefits to our employees. 

People are at the heart of our business. It is the inclusion of talented, loyal, passionate, and diverse people working together that brings Compass Group from Good to Great! We aim to maximise our employee’s personal and business needs.

At Compass Group we treat all employees in a fair and socially responsible manner, recognising and rewarding their efforts, maintaining an environment that encourages teamwork and safe work practices, and providing training and development opportunities to maximise our employee’s personal and business needs.

*Please note that these benefits may vary depending on your employment type (Casual, part-time, Permanent (fixed term or full-time)) as well as the level of your role.

Health and Safety is our number one priority.

We are committed to providing you with a productive, safe, and healthy work environment. Keeping our employees and customers safe is number one on our agenda; health and safety play a key role in everything we do.

Training & Development

Compass College: Our exciting learning and development programs are available online, allowing you the option to take charge of your development. 

Formal qualifications: We offer our employees the opportunity to complete Apprenticeships and other NZQA qualifications related to the hospitality industry.

A career that will take you places: As the world’s leading food service company Compass can offer amazing learning opportunities at all levels. Such opportunities will help you develop personally as well as professionally. Ultimately, you’ll be well prepared for a bright future with us – a future that could take you almost anywhere. At Compass we commit to internal transfer and promotion, and we can offer our people the opportunity to create diverse and fascinating career paths in widespread geographic regions.

Formal Career paths

We offer formal career paths designed to help you achieve your professional goals. With structured progression opportunities, personalised mentorship, payment of professional membership fees (e.g. Dietitians), and comprehensive training programmes, you can build a rewarding career with us. We will provide you with a clear roadmap to success, supportive colleagues, and continuous development to help you reach new heights. Discover how you can grow with Compass Group NZ, where your career journey matters.

KiwiSaver

Compass Group makes saving for retirement easy. We contribute 3% as part of your salary into your KiwiSaver account. It’s like free money towards your retirement!  That will enable you to grow your savings over time and enjoy a comfortable retirement.   You also have the power of choice. Pick a KiwiSaver scheme that fits your goals and risk appetite.

Fair compensation

We prioritise fair pay for all our employees. We proudly continue to implement a living wage across our organisation, ensuring everyone earns enough to meet their basic needs. We also have Collective Agreements with unions to guarantee fair working conditions and compensation. Our Total Remuneration Policy ensures that all employees are treated equitably, regardless of their KiwiSaver preferences. Fair pay and employee well-being are at the heart of our commitment.

Rewards and Recognition

We celebrate and reward our outstanding employees through our comprehensive rewards and recognition programme. Our prestigious Star Awards are an ‘Oscar Style’ event that honours exceptional individuals and teams contributing to our success, based on annual KPIs and peer recognition. Additionally, our Service Awards acknowledge and celebrate the dedication and continuous service of our long-term team members. At Compass Group NZ, your hard work and commitment are recognised and celebrated.

Engagement

Be heard as an important member of Compass Group: Communication is key in keeping our trust, openness, and integrity valued. We run a biennial ‘ Your Voice Survey’ providing our people with the opportunity to give feedback on our business.

Resources to enable you to work most efficiently.

We provide our employees with essential tools to perform their roles effectively. For designated positions, we offer a company vehicle, a petrol card, a laptop, and a mobile phone, ensuring you have everything you need to succeed in your work. Join us and experience the support and resources that make your job not only efficient but also rewarding.

Annual Performance Bonus

We reward excellence with our annual performance bonus for designated roles. This incentive recognises and appreciates your hard work and dedication, providing a tangible reward for outstanding performance. 

Food Safety

We have a responsibility to ourselves, our customers, and our clients to source and distribute our products and services responsibly. We ensure that our food is only purchased from authorised suppliers and is always prepared under conditions that do not expose it to any risk of contamination. We are focused on increasing the availability and use of organic local products.

Our impact on the environment

Being such a large organisation, it is vital that we take measures to minimise our impact on the environment. At Compass we are committed to maintaining and enhancing, a productive, safe, and healthy environment. This commitment extends also to the prevention of pollution as well as ensuring that the Company’s operations make the most efficient use of natural resources and energy and that our impact on the environment is either minimal or positive.

We value the hard work that every one of our Compass employees does for our company every day.  To thank you, we have reached out to various businesses to see how we can improve our employees’ lives!  As a Compass Group NZ employee, you have access to corporate & retail membership as additional extra benefits!  Here are just some of the benefits and opportunities that Compass can offer:

• Southern Cross Health Insurance
• Specsavers Optometrists
• YMCA Lifestyle Centres and Gyms
• Les Mills Corporate Memberships
• The Matcha Club Matcha & Accessories
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Flu Vaccinations
• Lumino the Dentists Corporate Package

At Compass Group, we prioritise the well-being and satisfaction of our employees by tailoring site-specific benefits at each client location. We collaborate closely with our clients to ensure our team members enjoy site-specific perks and enhance their work experience. Depending on the site, benefits can include free uniforms, complimentary onsite parking, and subsidised accommodation (subject to availability). Additionally, our employees often have access to various on-site amenities such as gyms, indoor heated pools, and courts for squash and tennis, ensuring a healthy work-life balance and fostering a supportive work environment.

For more information about your employee benefits please contact [email protected].