A talent for innovation
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ABOVE Orchestrating the innovation- Jason and Tristan Dickey.
T
he fruit bowl of New Zealand, they call it. Hawkes Bay, the province of
sunshine and plenty.
And it does have great apples, and sun, and plenty. Yet there’s
change afoot in Magpie country, a quiet revolution led by very smart
people doing very clever things.
Hawkes Bay’s new untold story is one of technology, manufacturing and
innovation. And it’s bearing fruit.THE TOP ONE PERCENT
Influenced by the diverse activities of entrepreneurs like Rocket Lab and marine
pace-setter Dickey Boats, the cultural landscape of Hawkes Bay is evolving.
In the world-class boat builder’s case, its acknowledged pursuit of
excellence strategy is anchored by its growing team of dedicated marine
industry professionals.
“Good ideas only become great products when you have the right people to
execute the entire plan from start to finish,” says owner Jason Dickey.
With international interest and demand for its first-class vessels growing
rapidly, Dickey Boats’ focus on talented people is seen as critical both to its
ability to deliver boats to its exacting standard and the development of its
highly-regarded custom boat building facility.
“Our eforts to attract high-calibre marine professionals from around the
world have ramped up in the first quarter of this year,” adds Dickey. “And the first
task is to provide a working environment attractive to top people.
“On that front, we have a good reputation locally. We are well-positioned to
enhance the careers of experienced tradespeople while nurturing junior team
members through the NZ Marine Apprenticeship framework.”FOR THOSE SEEKING A DYNAMIC CAREER IN BOAT BUILDING,
DICKEY BOATS IN THE HAWKES BAY IS A GOOD PLACE TO BEGIN THE SEARCH46 Boating New Zealand