Who will claim the #NZTOPDOG crown?
After 8 weeks and hundreds of entries, the search is finally over.
Frog Recruitment, in partnership with
Simparica Trio,
Jetpark Hotels, and
Addiction, proudly presents our 2025 #NZTOPDOG Awards Ceremony.
Hosted by Frog Recruitment Managing Director, Shannon Barlow, join us to announce the winners of NZ Top Dog with a Job, NZ Top Office Dog, and NZ People’s Choice.
Don't miss the 2025 NZTOPDOG Awards Ceremony, Thursday 28 August at 12.30PM, streaming live across Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, X, and Instagram.
We’re excited to reveal the finalists for 2025 NZTOPDOG! Meet our Top 20 and celebrate the incredible dogs making a difference — then cast your vote for this year’s People’s Choice winner.
Make a difference. Donate today.
This year, NZTOPDOG is organising a fundraiser. We wanted to give the aroha back to our communities. Every year, our campaign is supported and celebrated by a variety of incredible charities across Aotearoa, all of whom mahi tirelessly to make a positive impact for dogs in their respective communities.
All money (100%) will go to NZ mental health and dog-related charities.
2025 competition timeline
June 30, 2025
Entries open
August 11, 2025
Entries closed
Voting for People's Choice open
August 12, 2025
Top 20 Finalists for Top Office Dog and Top Dog with a Job announced
August 28, 2025
NZTOPDOG Award Ceremony
Winners announced
Our sponsors
Meet the brands responsible for helping make our 2025 competition possible.
But, why dogs?
10 years ago, we discovered global research indicating that having dogs around the workplace can have a postitive impact on employees mental health.
Benefits included enhanced workplace culture, stronger psychological contracts, increased employer brand, lower absenteeism, positive mental health, reinforced organisational values, lower stress levels and increased communication.
NZ Top Dog is a feel-good competition celebrating the postitive impacts our furry best mates have on our lives and mental health.