Staff Profile
• Ethnicity of Staff –
– 22 Maori
– 16 Pakeha
– 6 Pacific island
– 2 Indian
– 2 French
• Age Profile – 25% under 25 years old
• 8 Females
• Many struggled in the school system and left with almost no
formal qualifications – they left to get a job as early as
possible
The Training Process
• Initial training is focused on Health and Safety
• Then Level 2 is our minimum requirement –
often their first taste ofNational Certificates
– We present certificates at Monthly BBQ for each
unit passed ( cheer them all on – recognise
success on the journey – not just at the end)
• This is a taste – then they are encouraged to
move on….
– Level 3, 4 or more….
– Apprenticeships etc
Company Culture
• We expect staff to participate and therefore
support them through their training
• Peer Group Pressure – everybody else is in
training
• A Trainer/Assessor is provided
• The company cares and acknowledges success
• Improvement is part of our culture
The Trainer/Assessor
• A huge part of our success is due to the
personality, experience and skills of our
trainer/assessor
• Willie is Maori and relates well to all the students
• He has experience – he worked his way up
through the industry
• He speaks their language and understands their
issues
• He is trusted
National Certificates 1/1/13 – 11/8/14
Successes
• 134 Unit standards passed July 2013 – August 2014
• Northpine has been a finalist in The FITEC National training
awards 3 times for “Training Company of the Year – Wood
Manufacturing”
• Northpine won the FITEC “Outstanding Business Performance
through Training” award in 2013
• Northpine was a finalist in the Northland Business awards
“Excellence in Business - Large Business” 2012, 2013, 2014
• Northpine won the “Workplace Safety” award and the “Judges
Commendation” award in 2013
• Northpine was a finalist in the “Workplace Safety” award
2014
Mayoral Recognition
Six additional staff missed the presentation
Mikal Nielsen – Sounds Easy
• A Personal Coach and specialist in Team Development.
• Mikal specializes in upgrading mental "Operating
Systems" so you can effectively run the "programs" you
and your staff want and need to.
– Assists with getting really clear on want you want with your
life (and business) and then helping you to achieve it.
– Helps us awaken to who we truly are as a human being and
thus creates more inner stillness, a sense of inner peace and
a very strong sense of purpose and fulfilment.
– Assists with “conflict” and how to manage it.
• Assisting with our FISH! and Gung Ho Initiatives
FISH! and Gung Ho
• FISH! Is a parable based on the world famous Pike Place fish
market, a very successful fishmonger. The aim is to assist you
to love the work you do – even if you can’t always do the work
you love.
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Play
Make their day
Be there
Choose your attitude
• Gung Ho is another parable which focuses on increasing
productivity by fostering excellent morale in the Workplace.
– The spirit of the squirrel – Having worthwhile work
– The way of the beaver – Be in control of achieving the goal
– The gift of the goose – Cheering each other on
“The Northpine Experience”
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March – MANAGING YOUR OWN MONEY – bought in expertise from Westpac Bank – covered
Budgeting, Interest rates, Mortgages etc.
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May – COMMUNICATION – Venture Group - How to communicate with your partner, kids and work
colleagues.
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July – HEALTH AND SAFETY –
Cancer Society – Prostrate and skin cancer as well as smoking
Heart Foundation – Healthy eating
H&S equipment – how to use it and the best type to use for the job done.
Family Violence – Enough is Enough: presented by the family of a victim of family violence
Asthma Society
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SEPTEMBER: THE WORLD ECONOMY – the influence it has on the country and the industry as a
whole. Rodney Dickens an economist, Tony Collins CEO NZ Chamber of Commerce Northland.
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DECEMBER – CAREERS & CAREER PATHWAYS
It makes them think about life outside work . The Family Violence presentation was particularly
impactful
Other support for Employees
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Literacy and numeracy
EPA Counselling
Christmas Club – Savings plan
Kiwi Saver – 100% membership
Southern Cross Membership
Customer/staff feedback surveyed and responded to
Northpine News
Smoothie Bike – encouraging healthy living
Smoothie Bike
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Why does a business bother with Training?
Sawmill production (m3)
2800
2600
2400
2200
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1200
1000
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Direct wages per m3 produced
$115.00
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$95.00
$90.00
$85.00
$80.00
$75.00
$70.00
$65.00
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Gross Margin
$450,000.00
$400,000.00
$350,000.00
$300,000.00
$250,000.00
$200,000.00
$150,000.00
$100,000.00
Northpines success through training is due to a
commitment to invest the time and money, the
effort and perseverance of Gaylene to make it
rewarding and relevant, and the desire of the
staff to succeed.
Now…a few words from those who have done it.
• Edward Wilson
• Te Rauna Pene