- Life for a Pakistani in Australia is peaceful, opportunity-filled, and culturally comfortable with diversity
Interview with Mr. Jauhar Janjua, Australia-based Pakistani
PAGE: Tell me something about yourself, please:
Jauhar Janjua:
Most people call me J. — a Project Manager at HellermannTyton. I work at the intersection of engineering, manufacturing, and customers, turning real-world pain points in cable management and connectivity into safe, reliable, and scalable solutions.
What drives me: clear thinking, disciplined execution, and products that measurably improve safety and productivity.
How I work: listen first, simplify the problem, co-design with customers, then ship and iterate.
Strengths: cross-functional leadership, lifecycle ownership from concept to launch to continuous improvement, supplier collaboration, and data-informed decisions.
Outside the job, I mentor early-career professionals and run a set of ventures under the JAZE banner:
- JAZE Startups: helping people and business owners develop ideas into sustainable solutions and products.
- JAZE Shots: photography and cinematic media for South Asian celebrities and artists, plus media solutions for businesses.
- JAZE Health: mental-health and wellbeing services for children, adults, and organisations; medication reviews for adults and aged-care facilities.
- JAZE Tech: engineering, software, AI, sustainability, and quality-assurance services for businesses and startups.
PAGE: How would you describe the life of a Pakistani in Australia?
Jauhar Janjua: Life for a Pakistani in Australia is peaceful, full of opportunities, and culturally comfortable. Australia is a multicultural country, so you’ll find strong Pakistani and Indian communities, mosques, halal food, and regular cultural events in almost every major city. The Muslim population is growing, and there’s a sense of respect for diversity in most workplaces.
Like anywhere, the start can be challenging — adjusting to the local job market, gaining “local experience,” and understanding the direct, professional communication style. But once you settle, the lifestyle is rewarding: good healthcare, education, safety, and fair career opportunities.
Pakistani professionals, especially in engineering, IT, healthcare, and business, are doing very well here. Overall, if you work hard and integrate while keeping your values, Australia gives you a fair go and a good life.
PAGE: What are the employment prospects for Pakistanis in Australia vis-a-vis other nationals?
Jauhar Janjua: Employment prospects for Pakistanis in Australia are strong — both for professionals and entrepreneurs. The job market here is skills-driven and merit-based, so success depends more on your expertise, communication, and adaptability than on nationality. Pakistanis are performing well in engineering, IT, construction, healthcare, logistics, and business services, where demand remains high.
From a business perspective, Australia offers a transparent regulatory system, a stable economy, and government support for innovation, startups, and small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs). Many Pakistani-Australians have leveraged this to establish successful ventures in technology, food, retail, and professional services. Strong links with the Indian and South Asian communities create a natural customer base and collaboration opportunities.
The main challenge is gaining local credibility and understanding compliance standards — but once you align with Australian expectations of quality, safety, and integrity, doors open quickly. With hard work, cultural awareness, and business ethics, Pakistanis enjoy equal opportunities to build careers and companies that thrive.
PAGE: Tell me about the standards of education in Australia?
Jauhar Janjua: The education system in Australia is honestly one of the best I’ve seen — structured, practical, and focused on real outcomes. From schools to universities, the emphasis is on critical thinking, creativity, and communication, not rote learning. Students are encouraged to ask questions, challenge ideas, and apply what they learn to real-life situations.
At the university level, the standards are globally recognised. Australian degrees are respected worldwide because of their strong research base and industry connections. Universities and colleges here maintain strict quality standards, so the learning experience is consistent and up to date with current technology and practices.
What I personally appreciate is how inclusive and diverse the system is — people from every background study together, and the environment builds confidence, independence, and teamwork. In short, education here prepares you not just for a job, but for a professional life anywhere in the world.
PAGE: Where do you see yourself in next 10 years?
Jauhar Janjua: In the next ten years, I see myself expanding both professionally and entrepreneurially across Australia and New Zealand, building ventures that create real value for people and industries.
Professionally, I want to grow into strategic leadership, driving large-scale projects that combine engineering, technology, and sustainability. My goal is to help build smarter, safer, and more efficient business systems — projects that improve productivity while keeping environmental responsibility at the core.
Through my ventures under the JAZE banner, I plan to strengthen our role in business innovation, training, and community development. With JAZE Tech, I’ll focus on developing sustainable tech and engineering solutions for local industries, while JAZE Startups and JAZE Academy will continue to mentor professionals and entrepreneurs, providing hands-on training and growth pathways.
Being in Australia gives me a strong base — a stable, transparent, and multicultural environment that rewards hard work and innovation. It opens doors to new markets, partnerships, and government support, helping turn ideas into impactful businesses that make a lasting difference across Australia and New Zealand.