Datacom

Pros: As a Software Developer, my base salary in the Auckland office was competitive enough to live comfortably. The health insurance and superannuation match are decent, which is a big plus. It's a solid, stable tech company.
Cons: Yearly raises are usually pretty minimal, often just barely keeping up with cost of living. There's not much room for significant salary jumps without changing roles or companies. The overall compensation package isn't industry-leading for the New Zealand tech scene.
Advice to Management: Review the annual raise structure to better incentivize and retain talent, especially for experienced IT roles. It's tough to feel valued when raises are so small.

Pros: The job security here is really decent. Datacom has a huge client base in the IT services sector, so there's always work. As an IT Consultant, I've never really worried about layoffs, even during slower economic times.
Cons: Sometimes, projects can change or slow down between contracts, which can be a bit unsettling if you like constant action. While secure, sometimes career growth feels a bit slow, more lateral than upward.
Advice to Management: Keep up the good work on client retention, it really helps with employee confidence. Maybe look into clearer paths for promotion and growth for long-term IT Consultants.

Pros: The base salary as an IT Consultant in the Auckland, New Zealand office is pretty standard for the IT services industry. They have a solid health insurance plan and a good superannuation match. It's stable for a large corporate tech firm.
Cons: Don't expect massive annual raises; they're often just cost-of-living. Performance bonuses aren't common for many roles, which can be a bummer. For the amount of effort in tech consulting, the overall compensation package could be more competitive, even with the hybrid work model.
Advice to Management: Review compensation bands regularly to stay competitive with the market, especially for experienced IT professionals. Consider a more structured bonus program.