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IT jobs in Wellington.

108 open roles, 32 posted this week, most paying $116k to $161k a year. Apply directly with the employer, and tailor your CV to each one.

  • IT2 days ago

    Senior Engineer, Cyber Operations and Engineering

    New Zealand Customs Service · 5001+ employees

    A government intelligence agency dedicated to protecting New Zealand and its people from security threats.

    Wellington
    OnsiteFull timeSenior

    Implementing security controls · Leading vulnerability management · Mentoring engineers

    5+ yrs5+ years cyber security engineering experience; expertise in Microsoft security technologies (Defender, Sentinel, Entra ID, M365 Security, Azure); knowledge of NZISM, Essential Eight, MITRE ATT&CK, Zero Trust; NZSIS Secret clearance; NZ citizen or permanent resident with 10 years continuous NZ residence.

  • ITYesterday

    Senior Engineer - Database

    Xero · 5001+ employees

    A global software company providing cloud-based accounting tools for small businesses.

    Wellington City, Wellington
    Full time

    Managing database operations · Executing database migrations · Advising product teams

    Deep expertise in SQL Server and SQL Server RDS; practical experience or familiarity with Aurora Postgres RDS

  • IT2 days ago

    ICT Risk and Assurance Lead

    Transpower New Zealand Limited · 5001+ employees

    A government intelligence agency dedicated to protecting New Zealand and its people from security threats.

    Wellington+1 more
    HybridFull timeSenior

    Managing risk assessments · Overseeing assurance schedule · Influencing senior leaders

    5+ yrsAt least 5 years' experience in ICT security, risk, assurance, audit or governance; relevant tertiary qualification; regulatory compliance and security control assessment experience; existing eligibility to work in New Zealand essential.

  • IT2 days ago

    Principal Advisor Security Assurance

    New Zealand Transport Agency · 1001-5000 employees

    A government agency focused on transport system development and portfolio management.

    Wellington+4 more
    OnsiteFull timeSenior

    Leading security assurance · Evaluating security controls · Gathering evidence

    Experience in security assurance, control testing, or audits; knowledge of NZISM, PSR, and security frameworks; ability to achieve and maintain NZ Government SECRET clearance; legal right to work in New Zealand.

    Generous leave
  • IT2 days ago
    Wellington
    Full timeSenior

    Leading incident investigations · Conducting forensic analysis · Hunting for threats

    Hands-on incident response in complex customer environments; digital forensics across Windows, Linux and Microsoft 365; malware analysis; SIEM and EDR proficiency; threat hunting; NIST/SANS knowledge; mentoring experience; full New Zealand working rights

    Retirement savings
  • IT2 days ago

    Squad Manager

    Fujitsu · 5001+ employees

    A global leader in technology and business solutions that transform organizations and the world around us.

    Wellington
    Full timeManages people

    Analysing operational data · Managing team performance · Supporting bid development

    Experience managing teams or staff; knowledge of computer hardware, software, operating systems and networking; IT service management experience; familiarity with IT service desk tools and systems; knowledge of ITIL good practices

  • IT2 days ago
    Wellington
    Full timeSenior

    Monitoring security events · Investigating security incidents · Supporting incident response

    Experience in threat detection; experience in incident response; experience in threat intelligence and threat hunting

    Retirement savings
  • IT2 days ago
    Wellington
    Full timeSenior

    Developing transformation roadmaps · Designing architecture approaches · Leading client engagements

    8+ yrs8+ years’ technology strategy and architecture experience; strong consulting experience; experience developing business cases and capability modelling; enterprise, solution, cloud and data architecture capability; engagement leadership and delivery experience; hands-on cloud experience or relevant cloud certification

    Parental leaveGenerous leave
  • IT2 days ago

    Senior Advisor Digital Monitoring

    Ministry of Health · 1001-5000 employees

    The steward of New Zealand's health system and lead advisor to Government on health.

    Wellington
    $108.5k a yearOnsiteFull timeSenior

    Monitoring digital delivery · Analyzing digital projects · Escalating digital risks

    Strong capability in digital monitoring and risk-based analysis, operational digital risk understanding, monitoring craft, analytical skills, and stakeholder relationship building.

    Generous leave
  • IT4 days ago

    Application Engineer

    NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

    Wellington
    Full time

    Configuring and supporting AWM · Managing application releases · Resolving support incidents

    Application experience in complex technology operations; experience implementing, configuring, monitoring and supporting applications; relevant expertise in SaaS, information systems, databases or integrations; experience with application integrations, releases, deployments and level 2 support; knowledge of modern operations methodologies and technology frameworks

    Generous leave
  • IT4 days ago

    Geospatial Engineer

    NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

    Wellington
    Full time

    Designing geospatial solutions · Supporting enterprise GIS platforms · Developing spatial data pipelines

    Experience delivering geospatial solutions and web mapping using Esri; experience supporting enterprise geospatial platforms; working knowledge of spatial databases; experience with spatial data integration and ETL; knowledge of software development, system integration, version control, ArcGIS Enterprise, Agile and change management; legal right to live and work in New Zealand

    Generous leave
  • IT4 days ago

    Senior Geospatial Engineer

    NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

    Wellington
    Full time

    Designing geospatial solutions · Leading technical assurance · Mentoring engineers

    Enterprise geospatial and web-mapping experience using ESRI; ArcGIS Enterprise administration and support experience; software development, integration and version-control knowledge; Agile delivery and prioritisation experience; mentoring experience; Te Ao Māori and Te Tiriti knowledge or willingness to gain it; legal right to live and work in New Zealand

    Generous leave
  • IT4 days ago

    Technical Lead - D365

    Department of Internal Affairs · 1001-5000 employees

    The Government lead for emergency management, building a safe and resilient Aotearoa New Zealand.

    Wellington+1 more
    $118.4k-$147.3k a yearOnsiteFull timeSeniorManages people

    Setting technical direction · Leading developers · Building CI/CD pipelines

    10+ yrs10+ years relevant experience; deep Power Platform and Dynamics 365 experience; C#, .NET, JavaScript or TypeScript; Git and DevOps; security and cloud architecture; NZ citizenship and ability to obtain Confidential security clearance; legal right to work in NZ.

  • IT4 days ago
    Masterton, Wellington
    Full time

    Managing security solutions · Monitoring security incidents · Conducting risk assessments

  • IT5 days ago

    Senior Payroll Systems Specialist

    Xero · 5001+ employees

    A global software company providing cloud-based accounting tools for small businesses.

    Wellington
    Full time

    Mapping payroll systems · Managing system changes · Automating reconciliation workflows

    Hands-on payroll systems experience in configuration, administration and technical support; understanding of payroll processes, controls and system dependencies

  • IT4 days ago

    Data Engineer

    Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington · 1001-5000 employees

    A university renowned for high-quality research and exceptional teaching, attracting people from around the world.

    Wellington
    OnsiteFull timeContractMid level

    Building data pipelines · Developing data models · Supporting data governance

    Experience designing, building, deploying and maintaining production data solutions; strong SQL; proficiency with Python and PySpark advantageous; knowledge of cloud data platforms, ETL/ELT, data modelling, data-quality controls; understanding of metadata, lineage, data governance; must be NZ or Australian citizen/resident or hold current working visa.

  • IT5 days ago

    Learning Systems Specialist

    Te Kura · 201-1000 employees

    A New Zealand distance education provider supporting learners across Aotearoa.

    Wellington+11 more
    OnsiteFull timeContractMid level

    Supporting learning systems · Resolving user issues · Maintaining databases

    Professional knowledge and experience in Student Management Systems, Learning Management Systems, and general online systems; aptitude for learning new systems; confident with Microsoft and Google suites; ability to prioritize, problem-solve, and work under pressure; working knowledge of Te Reo Māori or Pacific language preferred.

  • IT5 days ago

    Test Lead

    Ministry of Social Development · 5001+ employees

    A government intelligence agency dedicated to protecting New Zealand and its people from security threats.

    Wellington
    $138.1k-$171.9k a yearOnsiteContractSenior

    Leading testing activities · Developing test strategies · Mentoring testing teams

    Relevant tertiary qualification or significant professional experience; strong testing expertise in complex data environments; experience with SDLC, risk-based agile testing, TDD, defect management, release management, QA frameworks, and data warehouse testing.

  • IT7 days ago

    Test Lead

    Ministry of Social Development · 5001+ employees

    A people-centred government ministry helping New Zealanders be safe, strong and independent.

    Wellington
    $138.1k-$171.9k a yearOnsiteContractMid level

    Leading testing activities · Developing test strategies · Mentoring testing teams

    Relevant tertiary qualification or significant professional experience; strong testing expertise in complex data environments; experience with SDLC, risk-based agile testing, test automation, data warehouse testing, and mentoring.

  • IT6 days ago
    Wellington
    Full timeManages people

    Leading multidisciplinary teams · Overseeing technology services · Strengthening operational resilience

  • IT6 days ago

    Power Platform Techno-Functional Consultant - Technology Consulting

    EY · 5001+ employees

    A global professional services firm providing consulting, assurance, tax, and transaction services.

    Wellington
    Full timeSenior

    Translating business requirements · Configuring Power Platform solutions · Implementing system integrations

    Experience designing and delivering business applications on Power Platform; understanding of end-to-end business processes; experience with .NET / C# plugins, JavaScript, REST APIs and Azure integration services

    Parental leaveGenerous leave
  • IT6 days ago
    Wellington
    Full time

    Providing technical support · Managing incidents and requests · Restoring contracted services

    2+ yrsIncident and request management; first-level support expertise

  • IT6 days ago

    Senior Business Analyst (Technical)

    SafetyNet · 51-200 employees

    A government agency modernising critical communications for New Zealand's emergency services and public safety sector.

    Wellington
    OnsiteFull timeContractSenior

    Leading discovery · Defining requirements · Mapping processes

    4+ yrs4+ years as a Senior Business Analyst in technology-enabled service environments; strong elicitation, BPMN, requirements matrices; ability to read API specs; Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, Power BI or Excel; fixed-term until June 2028.

  • IT6 days ago
    Wellington
    Full timeSenior

    Managing complex incidents · Investigating forensic evidence · Hunting cyber threats

    Experience leading complex incident response engagements; digital forensics and investigative skills; knowledge of incident response frameworks; threat hunting and threat intelligence experience; stakeholder communication and team leadership

    Retirement savings
  • IT6 days ago

    Cloud Support Engineer (Wellington)

    Cloudland · 51-200 employees

    A cloud solutions provider delivering DaaS/IaaS, M365 Modern Workplace, and cloud automation to healthcare and professional services organizations.

    Wellington+1 more
    OnsiteFull timeMid level

    Providing technical support · Managing service desk · Escalating complex issues

    Proven Level 2 Service Desk experience, Microsoft infrastructure and M365 skills, NZ residency or legal work rights, full driver's license, and strong communication and problem-solving abilities.

  • IT6 days ago
    Wellington
    Full timeSenior

    Advising clients on cybersecurity · Assessing security controls · Developing cyber strategies

    4+ yrs4+ years’ experience in the cyber security field

    Generous leaveStudy support

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About IT jobs in Wellington

There are 108 roles open for IT jobs in Wellington on the SmartCVs job board, 32 of them posted in the last week, all from employers' own career sites.

Of these, 99 full time and 7 hybrid or remote.

Where the ad shows a salary, most pay $116k to $161k a year.

That's 108 of the 511 IT jobs across New Zealand.

1 ad says the employer will support a visa.

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