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      3.9

      89% would recommend to a friend

      (12 total reviews)
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      Knut Frostad

      100% approve of CEO

      41% positive business outlook

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      4.6

      Work/Life balance

      4.5

      Diversity & inclusion

      4.0

      Culture & values

      3.2

      Senior management

      2.8

      Career opportunities

      2.6

      Compensation and benefits

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      12 reviews
      4.0
      Aug 25, 2025

      Great colleagues, fading culture, and limited future prospects

      Software engineer
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      Pros

      The company has a long history of technical expertise, working on projects that are relatively rare in New Zealand. You’ll find many talented colleagues who are supportive and collaborative. The company once had a strong and admirable culture, which was one of its biggest strengths, though unfortunately that culture has been slowly fading over time.

      Cons

      The long technical history also means there’s a heavy load of technical debt. There is little to no time allocated for cleanup or learning — most of the focus is on rushing project deadlines. Compensation is below market level, and career progression is unclear. Since the U.S. acquisition, the local team has significantly less decision-making power, leaving many with their hands tied. The company’s overall market outlook feels uncertain, and its competitiveness is falling behind.

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