British American Tobacco New Zealand - About us

We are BAT New Zealand.

BAT is a global, leading multi-category consumer goods business. Founded in 1902, today the Group is a truly global company – employing more than 53,000 people worldwide, operating in over 180 markets, and with factories in more than 40 countries.

The Group’s global business is divided into four regions and covers over 150 million consumers and 11 million retail points of sale, with a balanced presence in both high-growth emerging markets and developed markets.

BAT’s portfolio comprises combustible tobacco products, such as cigarettes, alongside a range of non-combustible products. These include New Categories of potentially reduced-risk products.

The Group’s headquarters are in London and the company is listed on the London Stock Exchange. In 2019, the Group generated revenue of £25.8 billion and profit from operations of more than £9 billion.

Our New Zealand business is a wholly owned subsidiary of British American Tobacco with nearly a hundred employees. Our headquarters are in Auckland and we have regional offices throughout the country.

Read more about BAT’s global business .

Although our business is complex and competitive, it has always been guided by the highest standards of excellence. The Group’s reputation for manufacturing high quality products is the result of our commitment to employing exceptional people. We have always been committed to recruiting, developing and retaining the very best people in our business functions.

Our values

We are committed to creating A Better Tomorrow™ , transforming our business and Building a Smokeless World. We recognise that it is our people who will deliver our strategy. Six ‘values’, built on the strong foundations of our corporate culture, underpin how we will drive progress.

Developed with significant input from our employees, our values are the thread that must run through everything we do and how we do it - with a clear connection to our strategy and purpose. These six ‘values’ are embedded across the Group as we strive to empower our people and foster an exciting, rewarding workplace, emphasising inclusivity and collaboration to deliver sustainable growth.

Our Six Values:

•  Truly inclusive
•  Do the right thing
•  Love our consumer
•  Passion to win
•  Empowered through trust
•  Stronger together

We are BAT. Our values