I don't know how my salary compares with other grads at my level, it was stated in my contract that we are not allowed to discuss our pay. I also don't feel close enough with the other grads to discuss pay, it feels inappropriate at work and I don't see them outside of work. I don't know who to judge if I have a fair wage or if my salary increases are fair.
I know I earn less than my partner - he is two years ahead of me at a different company in a similar engineering role, but I started my role with a higher qualification than him (post grad diploma along my BE hons).
We don't have bonuses as far as I am aware.
I am comfortable with my salary, I use about half to pay for rent, power, groceries, and use the bulk of the rest to grow my savings.
Graduate, Dunedin - 17 Sep 2024
I am quite happy in terms of pay. I have only had a mid year review so far but am also happy with the bonus.
Graduate, Hamilton - 24 Aug 2024
frustrating.
told one thing and then see something completely different.
misleading.
I understand a business needs to be competitive and savvy but it is disappointing to be told x and receive y.
new graduates are being paid a lot more so they will pass me after their pay rises. New graduates being paid more to start that those here for 2 years (after our raises which makes people want to leave).
we are told all graduates get 2% mid years. I got ~0.6% and a ~1.5% (when told i would get 3% for my work) so I do not feel appreciated when others are getting a 3% instead.
i wont be paid the same as a co worker is by the time i am at their experince level (ill be 10k behind them no matter what which is frustrating)
Graduate, Wellington - 23 Aug 2024
Pay seems standard for being a graduate engineer, never received a bonus though
Graduate, Auckland - 05 Aug 2024
I am not particularly satisfied with my pay as when I was hired I had 4 years previous experience in the industry. This has meant that I am able to take on far more responsibility than other graduates and I require a lot less training, given this the fact that I am being paid the same as the other graduates is frustrating, particularly because I have been told numerous times that pay is done on performance however that does not seem to be the case.
Graduate, Christchurch - 05 Aug 2024
too low
Graduate, Wellington - 02 Aug 2024
Would want to know if gender-pay is an issue
Graduate, Nelson - 02 Aug 2024
The policy of pay is nice in our company we get reviewed in every six months. This helps us to be motivated towards our work.
Graduate, Wellington - 02 Aug 2024
Unsure on this - it doesn't meet the ENZ remuneration survey salaries, but I doubt our office is alone on that.
Graduate, Dunedin - 02 Aug 2024
I don't know how my salary compares with other grads at my level, it was stated in my contract that we are not allowed to discuss our pay. I also don't feel close enough with the other grads to discuss pay, it feels inappropriate at work and I don't see them outside of work. I don't know who to judge if I have a fair wage or if my salary increases are fair.
I know I earn less than my partner - he is two years ahead of me at a different company in a similar engineering role, but I started my role with a higher qualification than him (post grad diploma along my BE hons).
We don't have bonuses as far as I am aware.
I am comfortable with my salary, I use about half to pay for rent, power, groceries, and use the bulk of the rest to grow my savings.
Graduate, Dunedin - 02 Aug 2024
Whatever you see on Engineering NZ as the median salary is what you will get as a grad. I t should tell you on the prospele website when there is a vacancy too. It's pretty standard to get a raise at the end of the year but as a grad in your first 2 year you also get another bump that comes into effect in Julyish. The pay raise you get as a grad is up to 5k but most get less than that. FYI - salary transparency is not a thing here so technically you're not supposed to know or ask how much others get paid.
Graduate, Hamilton - 02 Aug 2024
Its good but could always be more in this economy. Bonuses are heavily tax which makes it sad
Graduate, Lower Hutt - 02 Aug 2024
not too sure how to compare/know if good
Graduate, Christchurch - 02 Aug 2024
Pay is alright for a size of this firm. It probably needs to be a little better hearing what my peers are making at other big companies and the mid-year salary reviews are always very minor. I've had a few small bonuses in my time here which is nice.
Graduate, Auckland - 02 Aug 2024
Pay for a graduate is definitely competitive and with regular pay reviews. In terms of bonuses Im not sure how you get those here.
Graduate, Christchurch - 02 Aug 2024
Standard pay with frequent reviews based on industry average
Graduate, Auckland - 08 Nov 2023
I am quite happy with my pay, I believe it is on the higher end of the scale relative to similar positions. There are also bonuses available but I am not completely sure on them and believe they are targeted towards more experienced employees.
Graduate, Auckland - 08 Nov 2023
Pay is quite average, there are some graduates getting paid less than what I thought would be the normal considering the work they are able to do.
Graduate, Dunedin - 07 Nov 2023
Pay is fair and bonuses are given upon nomination for deserving actions e.g., going above and beyond for a specific project.
Graduate, Auckland - 02 Nov 2023
Pay at the company is at an average market rate however would like to have more regular performance reviews and bonuses to increase my salary at a consistent rate
Graduate, Auckland - 02 Nov 2023