In 2022, Hoffcon became an Amotai registered business. Amotai are an amazing organisation who work alongside Government, corporate and iwi organisations to unlock procurement opportunities connecting buyers to Māori and Pasifika-owned businesses, to promote supplier diversity and development in Aotearoa.
The Hoffcon team are hosted by Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira on a bus tour of significant sites in the Porirua rohe, including Hongoeka Marae in Plimmerton.
They’re in the business of making supplier diversity the norm and that resonates with us. We are a Pasifika co-owned business with Samoan, Māori, Pākehā, Irish and Bangladeshi staff. Over half our team are female (yeah the girls!) and we range in age from 20-somethings to spritely 40-somethings. So we’re a pretty diverse bunch ourselves.
We’ve been on a journey creating our own meaningful relationships with iwi and Pasifika organisations and our dream is to see more Māori and Pasifika kids pursue fun, exciting and meaningful careers in the construction and engineering fields.
Director, Tessa Flaws and Head Bridge Engineer, Anton Kivell (and that spectacular shirt) attend the 2023 Amotai Navigate Summit.
Why is Amotai important?
Amotai looks to build sustainable wealth for Māori and Pasifika by increasing opportunities for their businesses and creating a pipeline of opportunities to enable their growth.
Amotai understands that supporting Māori and Pasifika business is a way to create a more inclusive, and more sustainable, New Zealand economy.
Amotai believes that entrepreneurship and supporting business is one of the main ways Māori and Pasifika can build wealth for their families and communities.
Director, David Hoffman and Business Architect, Rebecca Dixon attend the 2024 Amotai Navigate Summit.
Tell me more
You can learn more about Amotai here.