EDI strategy | Equity, diversity and inclusion

About our strategy

Our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Strategy is built around three core pillars:

Inclusive leadership
Inclusive culture
Inclusive careers.

This strategy reflects our ambition to lead a workforce that reflects the growing diversity of Aotearoa, and a workplace where every single person has a sense of belonging at ANZ.

Why is EDI important to us at ANZ?

We know that when we focus on driving a more inclusive culture at ANZ, and have a range of diverse perspectives, we will:

Be more responsive to our customers
Drive greater innovation
Improve productivity
Generate more customer and shareholder value.

Quite simply we will be a better bank.

Through our focus on EDI, we’re seeking:

Enhanced innovation: Diverse teams bring varied perspectives, driving creativity and innovation.
Improved performance: Inclusive workplaces lead to higher employee engagement and productivity.
Better customer connection: Reflecting the diversity of our customers helps us understand and meet their needs more effectively.
Attracting talent: ANZ as an employer of choice for top talent from all backgrounds.

Scott St John

Chair, ANZ Aotearoa Board

Our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy represents some important values for ANZ Aotearoa – values which define the way we aim to interact with our customers and build our team and culture.

I’m excited to be part of a business which prioritises inclusivity, and places such high value on having diverse representation and views at all levels.

I strongly believe that decisions made with a broad set of perspectives are more informed decisions. Likewise, I believe our people here at ANZ should reflect the customers we work for and the communities we’re a part of.

Our strategy continues to define this challenge and set targets so we can hold ourselves to account.