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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.
Hyper Lychee Labs
Solving technical challenges · Analyzing unfamiliar problems · Selecting algorithms and strategies
Codeforces profile; strong understanding of common data structures and algorithms; experience debugging unfamiliar code or solving technically ambiguous problems
ASB Bank
Engineering platform capabilities · Developing containerised services · Building deployment automation
Experience as a software or platform engineer; hands-on experience across several listed areas, such as Kubernetes, Azure cloud engineering, software development, containerised applications, Infrastructure as Code or CI/CD
Hyper Lychee Labs
Developing machine-learning models · Implementing data pipelines · Building reproducible workflows
Master’s degree or PhD in a specified quantitative discipline or closely related field; strong professional or research experience in machine learning; practical proficiency with Python and coding agents
IKEGPS, INC · 51-200 employees
A collective of analysts, scientists, and engineers building power and communications infrastructure.
Developing web applications · Leading technical decisions · Mentoring developers
5+ yrs5+ years experience with React, Next.js, TypeScript, Node.js, Postgres, RESTful APIs, and AWS; right to work in New Zealand without sponsorship; Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
Randstad New Zealand
Extracting legacy data · Transforming data schemas · Building integration APIs
4+ yrsBachelor degree; 4 years of experience; Mule 4 and Anypoint Platform integration experience; DataWeave 2.0 capability; legacy-to-cloud SaaS migration experience; current New Zealand residence and valid working rights
Momentum Consulting Group
Building software solutions · Deploying product features · Supporting production services
Commercial engineering experience in a software product or SaaS environment; delivery experience across Power Platform, .NET/C#, Azure, web technologies, front end or API development; appropriate work rights
Embedding engineering standards · Uplifting engineering capability · Championing modern engineering practices
Auckland University of Technology
Designing scalable applications · Developing system integrations · Mentoring fellow developers
6+ yrsRelevant tertiary qualification in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline; at least 6 years’ professional software development experience
Developing MuleSoft integrations · Supporting integration solutions · Delivering project solutions
Hands-on MuleSoft integration development and support experience; experience with APIs and integration solutions in complex technology environments; relevant NZ work rights; currently based in NZ
Tencent · 5001+ employees
A cloud and smart industries group providing innovative cloud, AI, and network security solutions.
Fixing bugs · Collaborating on game features · Developing physics systems
Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Math, or Physics; strong understanding of 3D Math principles; proficiency in C++
Identifying difficult problems · Translating problems into tasks · Designing AI challenges
8+ yrs8+ years relevant experience; completed master's degree, or bachelor's degree with 10+ years' relevant experience and a publication; at least one publication; degree completed and not currently enrolled; current residence in an eligible country
Identifying difficult problems · Translating problems into tasks · Designing AI challenges
8+ yrs8+ years in coding, machine learning or cybersecurity; master's or higher, or bachelor's plus 10 years' experience and a publication; degree completed, not enrolled; Linux terminal comfort; at least one publication; eligible-country residence
Building frontend applications · Architecting frontend solutions · Mentoring fellow developers
8+ yrs8+ years building production software; Vue 3+ or strong React or Angular experience and willingness to switch; TypeScript; frontend architecture and OOP/OOD; code reviews; developer mentoring; Tailwind CSS; unit testing with Vitest or Jest; build tools and bundlers; HTML5, CSS3 and responsive design; UX/UI collaboration; Agile/Scrum; written and verbal communication
Halter · 201-1000 employees
A technology company enabling farmers and graziers to run productive and sustainable operations through innovative solutions.
Leading feature architecture · Building native integrations · Optimising app performance
Deep expertise in iOS native development; experience working in existing codebases; experience with React Native
Tencent · 5001+ employees
A cloud and smart industries group providing innovative cloud, AI, and network security solutions.
Fixing bugs · Collaborating with developers · Optimizing physics systems
Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Math, or Physics; strong 3D math; proficiency in C++; passion for video games; ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Fiserv · 5001+ employees
A global leader in fintech and payments, connecting financial institutions, corporations, merchants, and consumers.
Developing mobile enhancements · Supporting scrum delivery · Mentoring junior developers
5+ yrsMinimum 5 years' hands-on software development experience writing Android downloadable mobile applications; deep knowledge of Android development and design best practices; experience working on large-scale products in complex enterprise environments
Pushpay · 201-1000 employees
A high-growth SaaS business providing mobile apps, management software, and giving technology to churches, schools, and nonprofits.
Developing software · Reviewing code · Conducting testing
3+ yrs3+ years building multi-user web/mobile/cloud products in REACT; working rights for New Zealand
Evolving scoring engine · Designing evaluation tests · Reviewing code changes
Strong Python; experience with Docker and running services; experience using AI coding agents in a disciplined, reviewed workflow; ability to explain technical things clearly; show real work built or improved
Craigs Investment Partners
Developing secure software · Designing solutions and integrations · Deploying .NET Core applications
5+ yrsAt least five years’ experience in software development, technology or agile development; experience capturing and prioritising business requirements and working with cross-functional teams
Tencent · 5001+ employees
A cloud and smart industries group providing innovative cloud, AI, and network security solutions.
Fixing bugs · Collaborating with developers · Optimizing physics systems
Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Math, or Physics; strong understanding of 3D math; proficiency in C++; passion for video games; ability to work independently and collaboratively.
NZ Qualifications Authority · 5001+ employees
A government intelligence agency dedicated to protecting New Zealand and its people from security threats.
Designing automation frameworks · Developing automated tests · Coaching testers
8+ yrs8+ years test automation experience in agile environments; strong Java programming; experience with Serenity BDD, Cucumber, JUnit, Maven, Jenkins, AWS pipelines; Level 7 qualification in computer science or equivalent; right to work in New Zealand.
Te Whatu Ora · 5001+ employees
A public health organization providing hospital and medical services in New Zealand.
Developing applications · Maintaining software · Collaborating with teams
3+ yrs3-5 years application development experience, full SDLC knowledge, Agile/Waterfall, strong analytical and communication skills, understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and ability to collaborate effectively.
NZ Qualifications Authority · 201-1000 employees
A government authority ensuring New Zealand qualifications are recognized and respected, maintaining assessment integrity.
Designing automation frameworks · Developing automated tests · Coaching testers
8+ yrs8+ years hands-on test automation experience in agile environments; strong Java programming; CI/CD with Jenkins and AWS pipelines; experience with Serenity BDD, Cucumber, JUnit, Maven; Level 7 qualification in Computer Science or related field; right to work in New Zealand.
Fiserv · 5001+ employees
A global leader in fintech and payments, connecting financial institutions, corporations, merchants, and consumers.
Developing mobile software · Mentoring junior developers · Supporting project delivery
5+ yrsMinimum 5 years hands-on Android development experience; deep knowledge of Android design standards; agile scrum experience; excellent collaboration and communication; experience with large-scale enterprise products.
Crimson Education · 1001-5000 employees
A college admissions consulting firm helping students gain admission to top universities through expert-led guidance and data-driven strategies.
Modernizing engineering workflows · Building observability infrastructure · Improving engineering feedback
Software engineering experience in TypeScript, NodeJs and Terraform; experience improving production CI/CD, testing and delivery workflows; familiarity with AWS, Docker and Buildkite or comparable tools; observability design experience; AI coding-agent experience; leading cross-team process improvements
Gallagher Group · 1001-5000 employees
A New Zealand-founded technology company protecting critical infrastructure and supporting innovative solutions globally.
Building data pipelines · Developing data models · Integrating enterprise systems
Commercial experience building data pipelines in cloud (Azure or AWS), strong SQL and Python/PySpark, modern data platform like Databricks, dimensional modeling, CI/CD, testing, version control, documentation.
Tencent · 5001+ employees
A cloud and smart industries group providing innovative cloud, AI, and network security solutions.
Fixing bugs · Collaborating with developers · Optimizing physics systems
Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Math, or Physics; strong understanding of 3D math; proficiency in C++; ability to work independently and collaboratively; passion for video games.
Gallagher Security
Developing software features · Troubleshooting existing products · Testing software quality
3+ yrsRelevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience; at least 3 years' commercial software development experience; C# and/or C++ development skills; experience with SQL databases, source control, and testing practices including automated and unit testing
Creating AI-generated work · Evaluating AI-generated work · Refining AI-generated work
5+ yrsSenior or Staff Software Engineer; 5+ years at a top technology company; expertise in system design, algorithms and software architecture; experience with programming languages and development methodologies
One New Zealand · 1001-5000 employees
A telecommunications company providing mobile, broadband, and business solutions.
Developing scalable AI solutions · Leading technical delivery · Mentoring engineers
Deep hands-on expertise in AI solution engineering, GenAI, LLM integration and cloud/DevOps; proven technical leadership and coaching; knowledge of software engineering, AI solution patterns, security, privacy and governance.
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.
Where the ad shows a salary, most software development jobs in New Zealand pay $132k to $189k a year. Not every ad shows one, so check each job, and use the Salary filter to see only the ones that do.
Right now, most are in Auckland (156), Wellington (38) and Canterbury (21). Open a region to see its software development jobs.
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