Every aspect of life in Northern Ireland depends on us. We provide high-quality drinking water and safe removal of wastewater, safeguarding health, underpinning economic growth and protecting our environment. NIW is a unique organisation with a unique history, business model and purpose. We have an exceptionally talented and driven team. We have a shared sense of purpose and pride in our work, and we place a high value on our contribution to our local communities and to NI. We have created a diverse, engaged and high performing organisation in which all our employees enjoy and have pride in their work we aim to create an outstanding employee experience and a values based work culture where everyone feels safe, supported and empowered to reach their full potential and excel in all that they do.
People is one of NIW’s five strategic priorities, specifically, to “provide a great place to work”. We do this by looking after people through all of life’s events, catering for a diverse range of needs and circumstances (our youngest employee is 16 and our oldest is 74) and providing the conditions for people to perform through:
Prioritising health: our strategy supports physical, mental, social and financial health
Providing help where it matters: policies help employees manage their work/life balance, support healthy lives, and assist in challenging times
Involving people in the decisions: our range of listening strategies to gather the voice of the employee ensures that action is targeted effectively.
Creating a culture of learning and development: offering opportunities for all, at all stages of their career.
Supporting career development: opportunities to set people up for success in their NIW careers.
Being a force for good: both in communities and internationally, our employees are enabled and encouraged to give back.
Our People-centred approach has produced undeniable business benefits, leading us to be named the NI Employer of the Year at the Belfast Telegraph Business Awards in 2023.