Migrants in Tech Auckland #23: Navigating the NZ Tech Job Market with Halter
Description
We're excited to be partnering with Halter for our next Migrants in Tech Auckland meetup!
Join us for an evening of practical advice, honest conversations, and networking as we explore what it's really like to work at a high-growth New Zealand startup and how to stand out when applying for your next role.
Hear from Halter's engineering and talent team as they share what they look for in candidates, what the hiring process is really like, and practical tips to help you navigate the New Zealand tech job market.
We'll also hear from one of our very own community members, Nazir Ahmed, who found his role at a startup after attending a Migrants in Tech event 🎉. Nazir will share his journey of building a career across six cities, navigating the New Zealand job market, and how networking led him to his next opportunity.
Whether you're actively job hunting, curious about startup life, or looking to grow your professional network, this event is for you.
Come along to be inspired, learn from fellow migrants' stories, connect with like-minded people, and have some fun. Light drinks and food will be provided.
More about Migrants in Tech
This meet-up was created for migrants based in Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland, who are interested in joining the region’s growing tech sector. It is a safe and welcoming space where you can connect with fellow newcomers and the local tech community.
Why should you join us?
✨ Meet and chat with other newcomers
✨ Get insights and valuable advice from local tech leaders and start-ups
✨ Learn about Auckland’s tech ecosystem, sub-sectors, and opportunities
✨ Share experiences about living and working in Auckland and build new connections
Migrants in Tech Auckland Meet Up is proudly hosted by Auckland Council.
More about Halter
Halter is one of New Zealand's fastest-growing technology companies, transforming the future of farming through cutting-edge hardware, software, and AI. By combining deep technology with real-world impact, Halter enables farmers to remotely manage their cattle, improve animal welfare, and increase productivity.
As a fast-growing startup, Halter offers the opportunity to work on meaningful, globally relevant challenges alongside talented people from diverse backgrounds. Their team will share what it's like to work in a high-growth tech company, what they look for in candidates, and practical advice for anyone wanting to build a career in New Zealand's tech industry.
Introducing our Speakers
Nazir Ahmed
Nazir Ahmed is a senior consultant, solutions architect and tech leader who has never stopped being a hands-on full stack developer. His career spans Mumbai, Bangalore, Delhi NCR, London, Kuwait and now Auckland. He has trained AI models to predict readings for offline oil-well sensors, and today applies AI agents across the full software development lifecycle. Having moved to New Zealand and navigated the local job market himself, Nazir found his role after meeting his employer at a Migrant in Tech event, and he'll share that applicant's-side story of getting hired at a startup.
Rheanna Lawry
Rhe is Talent Lead at Halter. She manages a group of talent specialists and helps hire exceptional people across the business, focusing heavily on technology, hardware and corporate roles. She brings strong talent acquisition and people experience from high-growth tech environments, including Lightspeed and Shippit.
Ian Paterson
Ian brings rich experience across product development, rapid prototyping, and manufacturing, and is the inventor of a few patented technologies now used across a range of industrial and production settings. He was previously Head of IP Commercialisation at Hammerforce, and joined Halter as a Senior Mechanical Engineer before stepping into his current role as Head of Production Engineering. He's no stranger to solving complex problems with scalable, real-world hardware solutions.
Robin Shucksmith
Robin Shucksmith is Head of Engineering for Guidance at Halter. With a strong product mindset and a hands-on technical background, his work spans cross-functional engineering, product development, and operational problem-solving, with a focus on building systems that perform reliably at scale. He previously held Director of Engineering roles at Lightspeed and EROAD, drawing on a deep technical foundation built across diverse domains, including photonics and IoT.
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