Our culture and values

At Catalyst, we take pride in creating a fun, diverse and inclusive workplace. We're focused on helping to attract, nurture and grow some of the best open source technologists and we know that starts with a great culture.

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We're big on celebrating success, connecting with each other and welcoming new technologists and enthusiasts to our team.

Our vision

Free and open source software ensuring public good through sovereign and trustworthy digital solutions.

Our values

Openness

Freedom

Collaboration

Respect

What it's like to work with us

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Lego building season

Our team tradition of Lego building season has become infamous at Catalyst - not only is it a fun and creative outlet, but it's also tied to our open source ethos.

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Catathon

Starting back in 2017, Catathon offers staff members the chance to run workshops and introduce colleagues to their hobbies and interests - it can be anything from crafts to coding.

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Open Source Academy

Our Open Source Academy introduces open source software to the next generation of technologists. We've hired summer interns who have participated and even offered permanent positions to some students.

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Interning at Catalyst: first steps into free and open source software

Read about Matthew's experience as a Catalyst intern being introduced to the world of open source.

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Three Catalyst employees practicing Kapa Haka

How many other IT companies have a Kapa Haka?

"It is one of the things I love about Catalyst, when one of the random Māori developers suggests let's start a kapa haka, people jump at the idea." - Chris Cormack

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Catalyst Donate Over $6,000 a Year Through the Good Registry

Our NZ team receive a $25 birthday gift card each year to spend at The Good Registry. The open source philosophy is about contributing back to the community for the overall betterment and benefit of all.

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Pursuing a life of serenity

Here are five things we support at Catalyst that you can incorporate into your lifestyle and reap the rewards of feeling more energised, more focused and less stressed.

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