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IT jobs in New Zealand.

509 open roles, 163 posted this week, most paying $117k to $159k a year. Apply directly with the employer, and tailor your CV to each one.

  • 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.

  • IT6 days ago

    Managed Sec Ops Practice Lead

    Fujitsu · 5001+ employees

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

    Kapiti
    Full timeManages people

    Managing SOC operations · Leading SOC teams · Assuring customer outcomes

    Accountability for a multi-customer SOC; experience leading managers or team leaders in distributed, shift-based services; relevant cybersecurity, technology or management qualification, or equivalent substantial professional experience

    Generous leave
  • IT6 days ago
    Hamilton, Waikato
    Full timeSenior

    Supporting software applications · Maintaining platform health · Resolving platform issues

    Experience supporting enterprise business systems and applications; SQL skills

    Generous leave
  • IT5 days ago

    Principal Technologist - Information Security (12m contract)

    Livestock Improvement Corporation (LIC) · 1001-5000 employees

    A farmer-owned co-operative supporting herd improvement in New Zealand's dairy sector for over 115 years.

    Hamilton, Waikato
    HybridContractSenior

    Shaping security strategy · Embedding security · Mentoring technical leaders

    Extensive experience in information security, architecture, software delivery or related disciplines; proven ability to develop and influence enterprise security strategy; strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

    Generous leave
  • IT5 days ago

    Diagnostics Systems Team Leader

    Livestock Improvement Corporation (LIC) · 1001-5000 employees

    A farmer-owned co-operative supporting herd improvement in New Zealand's dairy sector for over 115 years.

    Hamilton, Waikato
    HybridFull timeMid levelManages people

    Leading technical team · Managing laboratory systems · Driving continuous improvement

    Proven experience leading technical teams and supporting business-critical systems; strong systems thinking and solution design; technical knowledge of applications, databases, and integrations; relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience.

    Generous leave
  • 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.

  • IT7 days ago

    Enterprise Systems Enablement Lead

    One New Zealand Group Limited · 1001-5000 employees

    A telecommunications company providing mobile, broadband, and business solutions.

    Auckland
    HybridFull timeSeniorManages people

    Leading systems enablement · Managing Salesforce environment · Prioritizing systems backlog

    Extensive experience in Salesforce, CRM, enterprise systems transformation, technology enablement, customer operations, sales operations or complex B2B environments; strong Salesforce credibility; proven people leadership; systems thinking; ability to manage complex technology change.

    Generous leave
  • IT6 days ago

    MS365/SharePoint Specialist

    Nelson City Council

    Nelson
    Full timeMid level

    Administering Microsoft 365 platforms · Supporting online workspaces · Building staff capability

    Relevant tertiary qualification in information technology, business systems or a related discipline; hands-on experience as a Microsoft 365 administrator or engineer; solid knowledge of Microsoft identity management and listed services

    Generous leave
  • IT6 days ago

    Domain Lead - Data, Analytics and Productivity Platforms

    Foodstuffs North Island Limited · 5001+ employees

    A New Zealand grocery cooperative operating New World, PAK'nSAVE, and Four Square stores.

    Auckland
    Full timeManages people

    Leading platform operations · Driving AI adoption · Managing vendor relationships

    Extensive experience leading business-critical platforms in complex 24/7 enterprise environments; proven platform resilience and multi-platform roadmap leadership; experience managing SaaS and enterprise vendors, technology risk and security, and leading leaders and high-performing teams

    Generous leave
  • IT6 days ago
    Wellington
    Full timeManages people

    Leading multidisciplinary teams · Overseeing technology services · Strengthening operational resilience

  • IT6 days ago

    Senior Systems Analyst

    Air New Zealand · 5001+ employees

    An airline that connects people across Aotearoa and the world, with technical operations keeping aircraft safe and reliable.

    Auckland
    Full timeSenior

    Gathering requirements · Advising on configuration · Triaging incidents

    4+ yrsAt least four years’ experience in systems analysis, business analysis, application support, product operations or related technology; experience gathering requirements and documenting concepts; knowledge of application configuration and lifecycle activities; understanding of service management; experience working with vendors, creating support documentation and providing training

  • IT6 days ago
    Auckland
    ContractSeniorManages people

    Leading IT support services · Overseeing end-user computing · Driving cyber resilience initiatives

    5+ yrsBachelor’s degree or equivalent in IT or related field; 10+ years’ service delivery management experience; 5+ years’ people leadership experience; vendor management and IT contract negotiation experience; ITIL Foundation Certificate

  • IT6 days ago
    Auckland
    Full timeManages people

    Leading IT support services · Overseeing end-user computing · Driving security initiatives

    5+ yrsBachelor’s degree or equivalent in Information Technology or related field; 10+ years’ experience in service delivery management; 5+ years’ experience in people leadership; ITIL Foundation Certificate

  • IT6 days ago

    Domain lead - Practice and Solutions

    Foodstuffs North Island Limited · 5001+ employees

    A New Zealand grocery cooperative operating New World, PAK'nSAVE, and Four Square stores.

    Auckland
    Full timeManages people

    Leading practice standards · Coaching team leaders · Embedding user-centred design

    Significant experience leading multidisciplinary enterprise-platform practices; strong SAP expertise; enterprise architecture and clean core knowledge; UX practice experience; senior stakeholder, commercial and vendor leadership; capacity and financial planning; capability development; responsible AI; scaled agile experience

    Generous leaveStudy support
  • IT6 days ago
    Auckland
    Full timeSenior

    Delivering software demonstrations · Designing finance system solutions · Managing implementation go-lives

    Strong technical accounting knowledge; hands-on experience with several New Zealand accounting systems; experience in software demonstrations, configuration, data migration, testing, user training or go-live; currently in New Zealand with permanent work rights

  • IT6 days ago

    Enterprise Information Management Lead

    Auckland University of Technology

    Auckland
    Full time

    Providing operational leadership · Improving information management maturity · Enabling data value creation

    5+ yrsAt least 5 years’ experience in IT and/or information management; deep understanding of metadata, information security and governance frameworks; experience managing information compliance in complex environments; proficiency in Microsoft 365 lifecycle and compliance features

    Generous leave
  • IT6 days ago
    Auckland
    $35.00-$75.00 an hourContract

    Configuring EMR platforms · Analyzing healthcare workflows · Troubleshooting system issues

    Experience implementing or optimizing EMR/EHR systems; understanding of clinical and administrative healthcare workflows; ability to translate operational needs into system configurations

  • IT5 days ago

    Graduate Functional Business Analyst

    FletcherTech · 5001+ employees

    A leading New Zealand building products business focused on supply planning and operational excellence.

    Auckland
    OnsiteContractNo experience needed

    Gathering requirements · Supporting workshops · Documenting processes

    Recent graduate or final-year student in Business, IT, Information Systems, Computer Science or related discipline; strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills; interest in enterprise applications and process improvement.

  • IT6 days ago

    Principal Network Engineer

    Rocket Lab · 1001-5000 employees

    An end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems.

    Auckland
    OnsiteFull timeSenior

    Deploying network infrastructure · Managing firewalls · Leading upgrades

    7+ yrs7+ years IT experience with 4+ years in platform-focused role; expert Juniper or Cisco switching and firewall knowledge; strong WAN, SD-WAN, routing, IPSec, SSL VPN skills; project leadership; documentation; travel may be required.

  • IT6 days ago

    Principal Network Engineer

    Rocket Lab · 1001-5000 employees

    An end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems.

    Auckland
    OnsiteFull timeSenior

    Deploying network infrastructure · Managing firewalls · Leading upgrades

    7+ yrs7+ years IT experience including 4+ years platform-focused; expert Juniper or Cisco switching/firewall; strong WAN, SD-WAN, routing, IPSec, SSL VPN; project leadership; documentation; travel may be required.

  • IT6 days ago

    Domain Lead - Data, Analytics and Productivity Platforms

    Foodstuffs · 5001+ employees

    A New Zealand grocery cooperative operating New World, PAK'nSAVE, and Four Square stores.

    Auckland
    $160k-$170k a yearHybridFull timeSeniorManages people

    Leading platform portfolio · Driving automation adoption · Managing vendor relationships

    Extensive experience leading business-critical platforms in complex 24/7 enterprise environments, proven leadership through other leaders, strong technical credibility, vendor management, and commercial judgement.

    Generous leave
  • IT6 days ago
    Auckland
    Full timeSenior

    Leading AI assurance engagements · Advising on AI governance · Assessing AI systems

    8+ yrs8+ years' experience in AI, data/analytics, technology risk/assurance, internal audit, cyber, cloud, governance or related advisory; experience leading complex client engagements and multidisciplinary teams; experience in AI governance, model risk or AI controls; professional qualification such as AAIA, CA, CISA, CISSP or CIA

    Generous leaveStudy support
  • IT6 days ago

    Cloud Support Engineer (Hamilton)

    Cloudland · 51-200 employees

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

    Hamilton, Waikato
    OnsiteFull timeMid level

    Providing technical support · Managing service desk · Escalating complex issues

    Proven Level 2 Service Desk experience, skilled in Microsoft infrastructure and M365, excellent communication, NZ residency or legal work rights, full driver's license, and ability to participate in on-call roster.

  • IT6 days ago
    Christchurch, Canterbury
    Full time

    Supporting enterprise applications · Diagnosing user issues · Coordinating upgrades and patches

    5+ yrs5–6 years’ advanced enterprise application support or client/server and web application development; hands-on Agile experience; relevant Bachelor’s degree in Computing or a related discipline (NZQA Level 7); NZ or Australian citizenship, permanent residency or valid NZ work visa

    Generous leaveRetirement savings
  • 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
    Auckland
    Full timeSenior

    Building client relationships · Leading cyber engagements · Developing delivery teams

    15+ yrs15+ years’ experience; senior leadership experience in cyber, technology, or digital transformation; client-facing delivery leadership experience; experience contributing to business development, account growth, or practice leadership; broad cyber capability; programme or project delivery experience

  • IT6 days ago

    Senior Security Engineer

    Beca · 1001-5000 employees

    An employee-owned consulting firm that develops and delivers solutions for clients, focusing on sustainability, innovation, and digital technologies.

    Auckland
    Full time

    Conducting security reviews · Responding to security incidents · Developing security standards

    Experience as a security professional

    Parental leave

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About IT jobs in New Zealand

There are 509 roles open for IT jobs in New Zealand on the SmartCVs job board, 163 of them posted in the last week, all from employers' own career sites.

Of these, 480 full time, 1 part time and 68 hybrid or remote.

Where the ad shows a salary, most pay $117k to $159k a year.

Most are in Auckland (295), Wellington (108) and Canterbury (35).

6 ads say the employer will support a visa.

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There are 509 roles open for IT jobs in New Zealand on the SmartCVs job board, 163 of them posted in the last week, all from employers' own career sites.

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