Rewards & Benefits

The home of some of Australia and New Zealand's best known and loved brands is also a terrific place to work. At The Wrigley Company we know our associates are our most valuable asset, and the most important part of our continued growth and success. The quality of our team is integral in making Wrigley a great place to work. The Wrigley culture is unique, and built on the strong company values of trust, dignity and respect. you will live an breathe the Wrigley Core Values and the 5 Principles of Mars which come together to form a business philosophy and value system that incorporates the same high level of integrity which has guided our organisations to past successes. So if you are looking forward to a challenging and rewarding career opportunity with a supportive employer, look no further than the Wrigley Company.

The Benefits of Working at Wrigley

Wrigley Medical Insurance
Most associates are eligible for private comprehensive health insurance cover for themselves and their immediate family as part of their employment package with Wrigley. The purpose of this cover is to support associates to maintain their health and well-being even outside the workplace. Offering associates medical insurance is one way we can help our associates achieve a healthy work-life balance.

Annual Bonuses
In addition to salary, all Wrigley associates participate in a bonus program based on the combined performance of the Pacific business and an individual’s success. This bonus is in recognition of performance, and is one way the company aims to provide a positive and rewarding environment for all associates.

Annual Salary Reviews
Offering competitive remuneration and associate benefits allows Wrigley to attract and retain the most talented associates. To ensure competitive remuneration and rewards of our associates Wrigley participates in market salary surveys and research to ensure the business has an effective and fair remuneration policy.

On an annual basis, performance reviews are conducted via our Performance Management Program, GOLD, which, along with the comparison to our market salary surveys provides each associate with a review of their salary.

Annual Wrigley Awards
The Wrigley Company publicly recognises associate’s individual and/or team performance via an annual awards program. These awards ensure associates are recognised for their successes and/or demonstrated behaviours throughout the year which contribute to the continued success of our business.

Education
The Wrigley Company has a philosophy of life long learning and to support this employs a team of Training Specialists to assist with the development needs of our associates. Training and development initiatives are created to accommodate associate’s individual needs, allowing our associates to grow within their role and acquire skills, knowledge and experience to assist further their career.

In addition to in-house training, associates can also be sponsored through other job related or career development courses.

Superannuation
In Australia, Wrigley Associates participate in an accumulation superannuation fund in which the company contributes an amount, which is legislatively set at 9% of salary. Associates may make additional voluntary contributions into the fund.

In New Zealand there is no legislative requirement for the company to make superannuation contributions, however Wrigley contributes 5% of base salary, then offering to match dollar for dollar associate voluntary contributions up to a further 5% of base salary.

Through the superannuation fund, all associates receive basic insurance against death or total and permanent disability and associates can choose to take out additional insurance.

Diversity and Inclusion
At Wrigley, Diversity and Inclusion is not a program - it is who we are and how we live. It is valued in the decisions we make on behalf of our company and inherent in our core values. By appreciating that each associate is unique and assuring that each associate feels connected to others in the organisation, we are positioning our company for exceptional performance.

The Believe Program - supporting your work life balance

The Wrigley Company recognises the importance of the health and well-being of our associates. We know only too well how challenging it can be to juggle family and work demands.

Believe, a landmark program launched in 2009, was created to support our associates in creating and maintaining a work life balance. This program has seen Wrigley shortlisted for a government work-life balance award. This program provides resources and support to help associates make healthy, informed and enjoyable choices for themselves and their family.

Believe offers events and services throughout the year to assist associates find their own balance. Some successful events and services previously offered are: health and fitness assessments, skin cancer checks, key note speakers on food and nutrition, healthy eating initiatives, flu vaccinations and more.

We also have a number of policies to help you achieve this balance, including the following (where appropriate for the job):

• Working from home: Where possible the company provides associates with a laptop to facilitate occasional work from home
• Flexible working hours: Where possible, office-based associates can work flexible hours to enable working parents or carers to meet their family obligations
• Holidays: Associates are given the statutory four weeks annual leave, plus public holidays. Long service leave is available after qualifying periods. As well as the annual Christmas party, Wrigley associates are given an additional day of annual leave with the date set at the company’s discretion, usually around Christmas time
• Other leave: In addition to sick leave, Wrigley offers special leave for use in extreme cases
• Employee Assistance Program: The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides short-term counseling, assessment and referral services at no cost to associates and their family members undergoing personal or family problems
• Entertainment Offers: The Wrigley Company provides associates with access to discounts and entertainment offers via the use of Entertainment Books in New Zealand and membership to API Leisure & Lifestyle for associates in Australia. The API program offers discounts on leisure and lifestyle activities, such as discounts on consumer goods, dining, movie and concert tickets, and travel and accommodation deals