Does PlaceMakers pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, PlaceMakers employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at PlaceMakers. This rating has decreased by 8% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at PlaceMakers?

82% of PlaceMakers employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated PlaceMakers 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.0 for culture and values and 3.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at PlaceMakers?

Account Manager (4) , Trade Sales (4) , Estimator (3) , Sales (3) , Estimations Coordinator (2) , Frame and Truss Detailer (2) , Showroom Assistant (2) , Truck Driver (2)

What are the pros of working at PlaceMakers according to real employee reviews?

"Good people to work with" ((in 7 reviews)); "Great team" ((in 6 reviews)); "Good learning opportunities" ((in 4 reviews)); "Flexible hours" ((in 3 reviews)); "Good staff banter" ((in 3 reviews))

What are the cons of working at PlaceMakers according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management" ((in 6 reviews)); "Low pay" ((in 5 reviews)); "existent with managers expected to be in the office/store 9" ((in 3 reviews)); "Low salary comepared to heavy work load" ((in 3 reviews))

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PlaceMakers Reviews

3.9

82% would recommend to a friend

(68 total reviews)

Bruce McEwen

58% approve of CEO

57% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.1

Diversity and inclusion

4.0

Culture and values

3.9

Career opportunities

3.8

Work/Life balance

3.6

Senior management

3.1

Compensation and benefits

PlaceMakers has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 68 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The PlaceMakers employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Retail and wholesale industry (3.5 stars).

Reviews by job title

68 reviews

1.0

2 Jun 2026

Good customers, worst management in NZ that I have experienced

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Some quirky & nice customers, some good people on the floor of the stores.

Cons

- Rubbish pay - Horrible managers who care only about their career, to the point of lying to, and disadvantaging, their own employees and teams - "Rules for thee, not for me" type mentality from senior leadership - Workers are left out of the loop on new programmes/initiatives/campaigns, but are expected to understand them somehow - Employees come dead last in the eyes of the company - Prolific bullying culture, wherein the bully is given preference based on time of service

3.0

2 May 2026

Growth and learning opportunities, but low salary

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Opportunities to grow A lot of learning opportunities

Cons

Low salary Not great discounts

4.0

26 Mar 2026

Glass Door Survey

Estimations coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

The working hours are flexible, and the job is relatively easy. Supervisors and colleagues are supportive, and everyone treats each other with kindness.

Cons

The pay rate is below the median wage.

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