Life at Arinco

The people and culture behind the work

At Arinco, culture is built through the people we work with, the work we do and the way we support each other.

We’re a crew that values curiosity, ownership and learning, while creating an environment where people can do great work, ask questions and help build what’s next.

Work at the Frontier Partner

As the Frontier Partner for the AI era, we’re putting AI into practice for our customers and our own crew. Through Arinco AgentHQ, we build, test and share agents, skills and workflows, while our Frontier Ready program helps us use AI more effectively.

Working across Microsoft AI, cloud, data, applications and security, you’ll learn from a crew with 7 MVPs, more than 440 Microsoft certifications and 13 Microsoft specialisations, with room to experiment and build what’s next.

Own the outcome

Have a meaningful hand in your work and the difference it makes, whether you’re shaping a customer solution, taking an idea through to delivery or contributing beyond your role.

Our flat company structure means fewer layers and direct access to people who can help make things happen. You’ll have trust and autonomy, with accountability for the outcomes you create.

Grow without leaving the tools behind

Deepen your expertise, build consulting or leadership skills, or explore a new direction while staying close to the tech and tools you enjoy most.

Learn through real work, mentoring, coaching, certifications, technical communities and Arinco Academy, our knowledge-sharing initiative.

Experts without ego

Work with people who are excellent at what they do and generous with what they know. Our crew shares knowledge, challenges ideas and supports each other when work gets difficult.

Through cross-practice squads and collaboration, you’ll build connections and learn beyond your immediate team. For us, expertise means helping the people around you grow.

Our values

Our values guide how we work together and support our customers.

Supporting you, inside and outside of work

Keep learning

Develop through real work, our knowledge-sharing initiative, Arinco Academy, mentoring, coaching, certifications and internal communities, supported by a $2,000 annual professional development allowance.

Technology your way

Receive a $2,500 annual technology allowance to choose the technology and devices that best support the way you work.

Crew connection

Build relationships beyond your immediate team through squad activities, crew musters, social groups, hackathons, game nights, lunches and celebrations.

Make space for life

Work flexibly, with arrangements shaped by your role, customer, team and location. You’ll also have access to wellbeing resources, including our Employee Assistance Program.

Recognised for your contribution

Arinco celebrates contributions through crew awards, with additional rewards available for eligible referrals, public speaking, writing, case studies and community contributions.

Supporting you, inside and outside of work

Health & wellness

We know you're more than the person you are at work, so we encourage you to talk to us about the flexible arrangements you need. Take time to recharge and focus on time outside of work, with generous leave and access to our Employee Assistance Program for extra support.

Financial wellbeing

We offer a fair, competitive salary with super, plus a $2,500 annual tech allowance to set you up for success. There are also bonuses for things like public speaking, writing and referrals, which can add up to thousands each year. Invite great people from your network to join our crew and you’ll rewarded for it.

Learning & development

In tech, standing still isn’t an option. That’s why every crewie gets a $2,000 annual learning budget to put towards certifications, conferences or training that matter to them. We also run regular programs to help you with your consulting skills. We have a well established career framework that you can use to help plan your career and future at Arinco.

Community

At Arinco, people come first. We make time to connect through regular squad outings, crew musters, social groups and hackathons. Big events like EOFY are celebrated together. Day-to-day, you’ll find a culture built on collaboration, support and plenty of fun, from monthly crew awards to game nights and lunches.

Hear it from our crew

The best way to understand life at Arinco is to hear from the people living it.

We regularly ask our crew what it’s like to work at Arinco – what’s working, where we can improve and what matters most to them.

96%

say Arinco is a great place to work

98%

say they receive the support they need day to day

86%

would refer Arinco as a place to work

Meet the people behind the work and hear their stories.

From the crew, in their own words

“Accountability is taking ownership of your actions and promises. It's like when you say you'll do something, and you actually do it. Or when you mess up on a project at work, and instead of pointing fingers, you own up to it and work to fix it. It's about being reliable and honest, so others can trust you to do what you say you'll do. Accountability is like the glue that holds relationships and teams together, making sure everyone pulls their weight and takes responsibility for their part."

“I deeply appreciate the respectful culture at Arinco. Regardless of experience or seniority, everyone’s opinions and ideas are valued and taken seriously. This transparent environment fosters collaboration and enriches conversations, allowing crewies to comfortably share their expertise and learn from one another.”

“I have recently made a pivot in my career from Sales into Service Delivery within our amazing CoOps team. This was only possible by being able to have an open and candid discussion with Arinco’s leadership team on where I wanted to head in my career, what I needed to find the right work/life balance in order to bring the best version of myself to work and what made the most sense so that there’s value and outcomes for everyone. The support from Arinco to enable this transition is very much appreciated and a credit to the culture we have and continue to build upon.”

“Arinco creates this environment through Squads, Crewie meetings and Ice Breaker bot, which has enabled me to reach out to different people across the business, work with amazing people with great skills and get support from all parts of the organisation. Arinco lives by these values, it’s in the culture of all staff as seen with day-to-day interaction amongst ourselves and the outcomes we are able to provide to our customers.”

“Openness means to me that we’re in this together. We’re both reading the same book in real time, and you don’t have to guess what the story is. It’s lovely to work with a group of people where I don’t feel intimidated, feel that I shouldn’t ask a question for fearing people may find out I don’t know it all. The openness shown in our people as they share their knowledge, even outside of IT, is refreshing. Particularly being one of the very few women in a technical role I’ve experienced very different culture elsewhere around knowledge and sharing. I have found it easy to grow here and to feel heard too.”

"Arinco in NZ is quite young and I am proud to be part of this growing team. We focus on delivering best quality work for our clients with openness and respect while taking accountability for the work we do. Life at Arinco is far away from stress and toxicity. Working with the best engineers who are so down to earth and always keen to help in any minute define our seriousness about integrity. Arinco takes well care of the community by supporting meetups and events as well as encouraging engineers with incentives for presentations and blog posts."

"The culture here in Arinco is defined by genuine support. Throughout my tenure, I have been supported by leadership and colleagues alike across many aspects. From the opportunity to master new technologies and running community events, to navigating through personal challenges. Being surrounded by such amazing people, you are also inspired to uphold the same standards for your peers. With a great culture like this, growth, bonding and excellence just come naturally."

What life at Arinco looks like

Life at Arinco extends beyond the work we do. Through social events and cultural celebrations, we celebrate the diversity, connection and sense of belonging that define our community. Visit our Instagram page to see photos, videos and more of these moments.

Harmony Day at Arinco is always something special.