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Software development jobs in New Zealand.

251 open roles, 70 posted this week, most paying $132k to $189k a year. Apply directly with the employer, and tailor your CV to each one.

  • Software development4 days ago

    Domain Lead - Business Applications Engineering

    Foodstuffs North Island Limited · 5001+ employees

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

    Auckland
    Full timeManages people

    Owning engineering strategy · Setting engineering standards · Building engineering capability

    Significant senior leadership experience in enterprise-scale software engineering; experience across enterprise platforms such as SAP, Salesforce and ServiceNow; experience leading through engineering leaders; track record setting engineering standards; knowledge of modern engineering practices

    Generous leave
  • Software development4 days ago
    Auckland
    Full time

    Developing Salesforce solutions · Defining technical requirements · Maintaining system integrations

    Current Salesforce Platform Developer I certification (CRT-450); experience with object-oriented languages; understanding of Salesforce data modelling, interface design, code development and testing; experience implementing Apex SOAP and REST web services and asynchronous programming; proficiency in HTML, JavaScript, SQL, SOAP or REST web services

  • Software development4 days ago
    Auckland
    Full time

    Designing Ubuntu integrations · Optimizing hardware platforms · Integrating customer applications

    Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, STEM or similar; experience with Linux packaging (Debian, RPM, Yocto); experience with open source communities and licences; experience with C, C++

  • Software development4 days ago
    Auckland
    Full time

    Designing integration solutions · Supporting API integrations · Troubleshooting integration issues

    .NET and Web API development experience; experience with Git, GitHub and Azure DevOps pipelines; strong SQL Server and database skills; experience across cloud and on-premise environments; integration engineering experience

    Parental leaveGenerous leave
  • Software development4 days ago
    Auckland
    Full time

    Maintaining Freshdesk applications · Investigating production issues · Evaluating AI responses

    Practical programming experience

    Parental leave
  • Software development4 days ago
    Wellington
    Full timeNo experience needed

    Developing application code · Resolving software defects · Creating technical documentation

    Relevant Bachelor's degree or currently completing a Master of Software Development; experience with at least one major programming language; working knowledge of SQL and database concepts; understanding of Agile or Waterfall software development practices

  • Software development4 days ago
    Auckland
    Full time

    Designing Ubuntu integrations · Integrating hardware platforms · Optimizing software performance

    Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, STEM or similar; experience with Linux packaging (Debian, RPM, Yocto); experience working with open source communities and licences; experience working with Python, C, C++

  • Software development4 days ago

    Developer

    Fliway Group

    Auckland
    Full timeSenior

    Developing platform functionality · Managing application releases · Supporting production environments

    Software development background; experience with Python, Java and SQL; experience developing and supporting production web applications; experience with Microsoft Azure; knowledge of Git, GitHub, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and application security

  • Software development4 days ago
    Auckland
    Full time

    Debugging open-source code · Maintaining Ubuntu packages · Optimizing silicon platforms

    Undergraduate degree in a technical subject or compelling alternative-path narrative; strong fundamentals in C, C++ and Python; experience or interest in Linux distribution packaging and open-source maintenance or contribution; fundamental understanding of package management and dependency resolution

    Study support
  • Software development3 days ago

    Senior Software Engineer – Backend (.NET)

    Kernel Wealth · 11-50 employees

    A 100% Kiwi owned fintech making wealth accessible for every Kiwi through an investment platform.

    Auckland
    HybridFull timeSenior

    Designing backend services · Mentoring engineers · Shaping architecture

    Strong commercial experience building backend systems in production; deep C# and .NET skills; serverless/cloud-native experience (AWS or Azure); NoSQL (DynamoDB); distributed systems; mentoring; right to work in New Zealand; based in Auckland.

    Parental leaveGenerous leaveStudy support
  • Software development4 days ago

    Software Engineer – Backend (.NET)

    Kernel Wealth · 11-50 employees

    A 100% Kiwi owned fintech making wealth accessible for every Kiwi through an investment platform.

    Auckland
    HybridFull timeMid level

    Building backend services · Owning features end to end · Pairing and reviewing code

    Commercial experience building backend services in C# and .NET, cloud-native experience (ideally AWS), understanding of APIs and event-driven systems, hands-on use of AI coding tools, good testing habits, and right to work in New Zealand.

    Parental leaveGenerous leaveStudy support
  • Software development4 days ago

    Senior Software Engineer, NZ

    Partly · 51-200 employees

    A company building AI infrastructure to make anything repairable, starting with the automotive market.

    Auckland
    Full time

    Building mission-critical systems · Ensuring features scale reliably · Developing software best practices

    5+ yrs5+ years developing complex applications; computer science and engineering fundamentals; knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases and data models; experience building reliable distributed systems

    Relocation supportParental leaveFour-day week
  • Software development4 days ago

    Staff Engineer

    Sharesies · 201-1000 employees

    A financial services company enabling investment, saving, and wealth-building through KiwiSaver and other products.

    Wellington
    OnsiteFull timeSenior

    Developing software · Mentoring teams · Solving complex problems

    Excellent full stack development skills (Python, TypeScript/React, C#), ability to balance business context and technical strategy, strong problem-solving, mentoring and communication skills, legally entitled to work in New Zealand, and must pass criminal conviction and credit checks.

  • Software development4 days ago
    Auckland
    Full time

    Leading technical delivery · Architecting software systems · Writing and reviewing code

  • Software development4 days ago

    Lead Backend Software Engineer

    Randstad New Zealand

    Auckland
    Full timeSenior

    Architecting distributed systems · Leading delivery outcomes · Mentoring engineers

    Professional experience building modern backends and APIs in a Senior or Lead capacity; expert proficiency in Python; deep understanding of REST and GraphQL API design; hands-on experience with AWS, Docker, and Infrastructure as Code; experience designing distributed architectures; Bachelor Degree

  • Software development5 days ago

    Staff Engineer

    IDEXX · 5001+ employees

    A company that designs products and services to enhance the health and well-being of pets, people, and livestock.

    Auckland
    HybridFull timeSeniorManages people

    Setting technical direction · Mentoring engineering squads · Championing DevOps

    10+ yrs10+ years software engineering with 5+ years as senior technical expert; deep understanding of cloud-native, event-driven, distributed systems; experience with agentic coding and AI-assisted development; proficiency in Go and TypeScript; Bachelor's or Master's in CS or related field or equivalent experience.

  • Software development5 days ago
    Auckland
    $170.00-$200.00 an hourContract

    Formalizing mathematical proofs · Identifying proof gaps · Collaborating on verification strategies

    Master's degree or higher in Mathematics, Logic, Theoretical Computer Science, or a related field; hands-on experience with a formal system; strong foundation in rigorous proof writing

  • Software development5 days ago

    Junior Software Engineer

    Contact Energy Ltd · 1001-5000 employees

    A New Zealand renewable energy company operating geothermal power plants to generate clean electricity.

    Wellington
    Full timeEntry level

    Writing code · Reviewing code · Supporting applications

    Hands-on experience with JavaScript and TypeScript; exposure to React, CSS and HTML

    Parental leaveRetirement savings
  • Software development5 days ago

    Senior Full Stack Engineer - AI Harness

    Xero · 5001+ employees

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

    Auckland
    Full time

    Setting up development harnesses · Refactoring legacy services · Developing verification loops

    Deep full-stack or backend engineering experience; hands-on exploration with AI harnesses, coding agents, or automated verification pipelines; familiarity with distributed systems, API design, data modeling, and relational database migrations; capability taking ambiguous technical problems to production

  • Software development5 days ago

    Staff Engineer

    IDEXX · 5001+ employees

    A company that designs products and services to enhance the health and well-being of pets, people, and livestock.

    Auckland
    Full time

    Leading system architecture · Championing AI-assisted development · Mentoring engineering squads

    10+ yrs10+ years’ software engineering experience, including 5+ years as a senior technical expert; experience influencing architecture across teams; Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field, or equivalent experience; proficiency in Go and TypeScript

  • Software development5 days ago
    Auckland
    Full timeManages people

    Leading engineering squads · Shaping technical direction · Delivering platform modernisation

    Experience leading multiple engineering teams or squads; software engineering background in complex or large-scale systems; ownership of technical delivery and outcomes; experience partnering with Product; experience across highly integrated systems and dependencies; stakeholder management

  • Software development5 days ago

    Full stack developer

    Showcase Workshop

    Wellington
    Full time

    Developing frontend features · Building backend functionality · Monitoring AWS services

    4+ yrsExperience in mobile and web-based technologies; valid New Zealand work permit

  • Software development4 days ago

    Senior Full Stack Engineer - AI Harness

    Xero · 5001+ employees

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

    Wellington+1 more
    HybridFull timeSenior

    Designing architectural solutions · Refactoring legacy systems · Building verification harnesses

    Deep full-stack or backend engineering experience with typed languages, ideally C# and .NET; familiarity with AI harnesses, coding agents, or automated verification pipelines; distributed systems, API design, data modeling, and relational database migrations.

  • Software development5 days ago

    Senior AI Engineer

    KPMG New Zealand · 1001-5000 employees

    A professional services firm providing audit, tax, and advisory services, committed to fueling prosperity in New Zealand.

    Auckland
    Full time

    Building AI solutions · Designing secure systems · Monitoring production services

    Proficiency in Python and TypeScript/JavaScript; experience building and running production systems end-to-end, including CI/CD, cloud and security; Azure and hosted AI model services experience; hands-on AI testing and evaluation experience

    Parental leaveGenerous leave
  • Software development5 days ago

    Senior Salesforce Developer

    Generate KiwiSaver Scheme

    Auckland
    Full time

    Designing Salesforce solutions · Developing custom functionality · Managing release cycles

    5+ yrs5+ years of Salesforce development, including solution design and architecture; Apex, Lightning Web Components, Visualforce and modern JavaScript frameworks; REST/SOAP or middleware integration experience; CI/CD and Agile experience; Salesforce Platform Developer I; valid visa to work full-time in NZ.

    Retirement savingsStudy support
  • Software development5 days ago

    Senior Full Stack Engineer - Practice Engineering

    Xero · 5001+ employees

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

    Auckland
    Full time

    Developing web applications · Managing CI/CD pipelines · Advancing AI automation

    Experience developing web applications with React and JavaScript or TypeScript; backend development experience; DevOps experience with CI/CD, monitoring and alerting; hands-on AI and agentic systems experience; mentoring experience

  • Software development5 days ago

    Junior Software Engineer

    Contact Energy · 1001-5000 employees

    A New Zealand renewable energy company operating geothermal power plants to generate clean electricity.

    Wellington+2 more
    HybridFull timeEntry level

    Writing code · Reviewing code · Building applications

    1+ yrHands-on experience with JavaScript and TypeScript; exposure to React, CSS, HTML; practical problem-solving; right to work in New Zealand.

    Parental leaveRetirement savings
  • Software development5 days ago

    Software Engineer

    Seequent · 201-1000 employees

    A Bentley Subsurface Company building world-leading technology at the forefront of earth sciences, helping organizations understand the underground.

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    HybridFull timeSenior

    Developing software · Designing services · Collaborating with teams

    5+ yrs5+ years software engineering experience, solid Python, some cloud platform experience, CI/CD and DevOps practices, degree in Computer Science or equivalent, collaborative approach.

  • Software development5 days ago

    Senior Platform Engineer

    Westpac New Zealand · 1001-5000 employees

    A New Zealand bank focused on building a fairer and stronger New Zealand for its people, customers, and communities.

    Auckland
    OnsiteFull timeSenior

    Designing platform solutions · Building infrastructure · Mentoring engineers

    Experience in high-scale environments and SRE practices; automated CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins; strong Linux administration; Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Chef, Puppet, Ansible); monitoring tools (Elastic, Splunk, Prometheus, Dynatrace); security engineering; networking and distributed systems.

    Generous leaveRetirement savings
  • Software development5 days ago

    Staff Engineer

    IDEXX · 5001+ employees

    A company that designs products and services to enhance the health and well-being of pets, people, and livestock.

    Auckland
    HybridFull timeSenior

    Setting technical direction · Leading architecture design · Coaching engineering squads

    10+ yrs10+ years software engineering with 5+ years as senior technical expert; cloud-native, event-driven, containerization, distributed systems; Go & TypeScript; Bachelor's or Master's in CS or related field or equivalent experience.

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About software development jobs in New Zealand

There are 251 roles open for software development jobs in New Zealand on the SmartCVs job board, 70 of them posted in the last week, all from employers' own career sites.

Of these, 229 full time and 33 hybrid or remote.

Where the ad shows a salary, most pay $132k to $189k a year.

Most are in Auckland (156), Wellington (38) and Canterbury (21).

2 ads say the employer will support a visa.

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There are 251 roles open for software development jobs in New Zealand on the SmartCVs job board, 70 of them posted in the last week, all from employers' own career sites.

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