Our purpose in action

Ta matau whakaaweawe atu

At Deloitte our purpose is to make an impact that matters. We are driven by our desire to create positive outcomes for our clients, community and people. Everything we do is with intent – the intent to make a meaningful difference.

When students ask us, ‘What’s different about Deloitte?’ we like to keep the answer simple: the impact we make.

As the largest global professional services and consulting networks, with over 280,000 professionals in more than 150 countries, we bring world-class capabilities and high-quality services to our clients.

Deloitte is one of New Zealand’s largest organisations with more than 1400 staff. Our position comes with influence. Today our scale and profile gives us the opportunity to participate actively in discourse around issues of national and regional interest and importance. We come to work each day to make an impact that matters.

As the 4th Industrial Revolution unfolds, leaders across business and government are asking themselves, “How do we prepare”? At Deloitte, we are inspired by the promise of this industrial revolution. Its acceleration of
technology and digitisation across all aspects of life present incredible opportunity.

Globally, millions have been left behind, unable to fulfill their aspirations and potential. They lack the education, skills, and training needed. This is causing widening inequality, declining productivity, and rising social
tensions. This is why we have created WorldClass – an ambitious global initiative that empowers people to be part of this new world economy. We must do more. We will make an impact that matters. We will prepare 100 million lives for a world of opportunity.

In New Zealand, WorldClass builds on the strengths of our existing social programmes.  It also recognises the impact we make through providing market-leading client services and developing our talented people at every level. WorldClass is also about collaboration and partnership. We already work alongside educators, not-for-profit leaders and government organisations to grow education outcomes, skills development and work opportunities. We’re focused on continuing to cement and expand these key relationships.

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Social impact is inextricably linked to sustainability – a sustainable future is one in which we have created lasting success that is inclusive for all, and reflects the symbiotic relationships we have with our environment. At Deloitte, our purpose statement guides us to ‘make an impact that matters’ – giving our people the mandate to align our economic and financial success with improving outcomes for our families, communities, and nations.

We are focussed on helping our clients solve some of society’s most wicked problems – poverty, homelessness, supporting vulnerable families and enabling educational and economic achievement.

Adithi Pandit, Partner, Consulting