Meet Rosie

Breed:  Cavoodle

Barking from:  Auckland

What's up dog?

Rosie attends my office, Programmed Facility Management, in Henderson. She comes in every day, everyone jokes she should have her own high viz and swipe card, and be on payroll. She is essentially the company mascot. During the day she runs around and greets everyone for a pat and a cuddle- she is a great companion for mental health support. Rosie knows who is going to feed her, some of her colleagues bring extra lunch just for her. One time she was given several pieces of KFC as a part of shared lunch, which made her look like a snake that swallowed a bowling ball.

Rosie often crashes corporate meetings and ends up the centre of attention during international Teams calls. She brightens everyone's day. Her colleagues mention that they miss her when she's not there, and I get Teams messages asking when she will be in next. Staff bring their kids in just to meet Rosie- and of course she loves this. She has a duck and tennis ball that she runs around the office with, strategically leaving at people's feet to play. Rosie is the perfect office companion. And she rides a motorbike. But that's another story.

2024 NZ Top Office Dog Award

Judging and criteria

This award will be judged on:

Purpose

Four-legged support can be shown in multiple ways and furry forms in the workplace, and this award celebrates a supreme dog that supports their people to do their best mahi. We are looking for a top office dog with tail wags, affectionate licks, playful walks and that special presence that boosts their owner and co-worker’s mental health while contributing to a positive work culture. They may be a work from home dog, an office dog – or a hybrid pooch! 

Reach

Is the dog dedicated to improving the life of one human, or an entire team?

Impact

How big an impact does this dog have in the workplace? Explain how much your canine friend has improved mental health at work or office culture, and give examples of how they have made an impact. 

Quirky

All dogs are special. Does your dog possess a superpower? Please note their special talent or a trick they perform on demand.