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Halter

4.4
  • #7 in Technology
  • 100 - 500 employees

Halter Reviews

Based on 8 surveyed graduates working at Halter. Read on to get an insider’s view on life as a graduate.
4.4
Based on 8 reviews

Pros & Cons

  • You get to work with a bunch of extremely talented individuals who get things done and support you along the way. Honesty and feedback are some of the things I love the most - you work in a culture that fosters a self-improvement attitude. The office is nice and you get free snacks and drinks, there are plenty of company events which means you it's not all work and no play! And finally, obviously the game-changing technology you'll be working on. Modern software stack and relatively low-tech debt mean you won't find yourself doing a boring job of maintaining legacy code.
  • The people! The people and culture at Halter are unlike any company I've worked at or heard about. The work is so dynamic and that's owing to the very inclusive, talented, and committed people that make the teams. Their energy is infectious and makes you want to continually better yourself and ask questions and know more about your work and the field.
  • Great team environment with very skilled people who all work together to achieve a company-wide goal. Halter is a very fast-moving company that uses all resources available to move fast-paced into a challenge. Within the farm guidance team, everyone was very accommodating and open to the fact that someone starting needs assistance understanding the product and his role within the company, with this they were super helpful and forthcoming!
  • Being a startup, I believe the processes/documentation around some things are quite undeveloped, you find yourself needing to ask around for a few things (some of which you may never find the answer to, because a said person may no longer be working here anymore). People are busy and tend to have quite a lot on their plate.
  • There are always so many interesting events going on to distract you. This is also a huge positive, as no two days look the same!
  • Because the work you do is so exciting and rewarding, it can sometimes be hard to switch off and strike a good balance between working and destressing. Being mindful of that and taking regular breaks, and making time for hobbies helps me maintain that balance.

What Insiders Say

8.0
Career Prospects
8.0
Career Prospects
Hard-working employees are always given the recognition and progression opportunities they deserve.
7.0
Corporate Social Responsibility
7.0
Corporate Social Responsibility
As Halter grows, a larger focus is being placed on areas such as making processes more sustainable. This will be a huge factor in the coming years which is exciting!
9.4
Culture
9.4
Culture
Everyone is very welcoming to honest, candid feedback. As an intern, I can give Senior team members new ideas and vice-versa.
6.9
Diversity
6.9
Diversity
The company searches far and wide to hire people from so many different backgrounds and will accommodate the needs of the employee.
9.0
Satisfaction
9.0
Satisfaction
No two days are the same! Being on-farm, there is a practical as well as a theoretical aspect which I loved. Jobs would range from carrying out practical tests on-farm or on customer farms for both your and other team members' projects. Meetings would be conducted on a daily basis between software/firmware engineers in order to develop an addiction to the collar. Trips to Auckland would be taken which allows the face to face meetings, relationship building and a good team environment. Responsibilities outside of our designated projects ranged from practical tractor work cleaning up around the offices, to conducting and running farm team days to bridge the gap between Auckland staff and the farm.
9.1
Management
9.1
Management
Those who I've worked with have been extremely good mentors, they'll listen to you and you'll feel genuinely heard. Extremely honest and not afraid to tell you the truth, will aim to provide you with constructive feedback ASAP.
9.1
Office Work Environment
9.1
Office Work Environment
Halter's new office is EPIC! Right next to Victoria Park in the CBD. Everything is new and the facilities are great with showers, a huge upstairs kitchen etc. The dress code is super laid back.
8.3
Recruitment
8.3
Recruitment
Very smooth and organized. I was always kept in the loop as to where I was in the process and the overall number of stages, they put candidates through.
8.5
Salary
8.5
Salary
I believe pay is driven by data, based on the current market pay for each role so pretty fair I would say.
7.6
Training
7.6
Training
In my experience, the training has been great. Context is a big thing here and helps with completing projects to a higher standard.
8.1
Work Hours
8.1
Work Hours
At Halter people are trusted to take full responsibility for their work, so there is no rigid schedule for employees, but instead, a lot of flexibility when it comes to working hours. Every team member is free to decide whenever it is best for them to come to and leave the office, or whether to work from home (although working from the office is encouraged).
8.3
Sustainability
8.3
Sustainability
Halter is committed to reducing its environmental impact through initiatives such as its soft plastics recycling and e-waste collection. As the company grows, there is a larger focus on reducing this footprint.