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253 open roles, 70 posted this week, most paying $132k to $183k a year. Apply directly with the employer, and tailor your CV to each one.
Building backend services · Integrating generative AI · Developing conversational workflows
5+ yrs5+ years of professional software development experience; hands-on experience building with LLMs, Generative AI, or Conversational AI; experience integrating AI/LLM APIs into commercial applications
Resideo · 5001+ employees
A global leader in smart home and building solutions, developing products for connected living.
Architecting software platforms · Developing edge runtime · Mentoring engineers
10+ yrs10+ years software development experience with compiled languages (Rust, C/C++, Go), systems engineering experience, and R&D or prototyping environment experience.
Partly · 51-200 employees
A company building AI infrastructure to make anything repairable, starting with the automotive market.
Building scalable systems · Developing platform features · Sharing software practices
5+ yrs5+ years developing complex applications; knowledge of computer science and engineering fundamentals; knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases and data models; experience building reliable distributed systems
Beca · 1001-5000 employees
An employee-owned consulting firm that develops and delivers solutions for clients, focusing on sustainability, innovation, and digital technologies.
Developing digital solutions · Managing platform components · Mentoring engineering teams
Full-stack development; cloud-based software products; web development; API systems integration; distributed systems; software security and storage; enterprise experience across C#, .NET, Blazor, React, TypeScript, JavaScript, SQL Server, Azure DevOps; Microsoft Azure cloud services; modern AI development tools
Xero · 5001+ employees
A global software company providing cloud-based accounting tools for small businesses.
Designing web experiences · Building platform architecture · Leading engineering pods
Deep architecture-level TypeScript, React and Next.js experience; experience designing high-performance, content-rich multi-site platforms; experience migrating live, high-traffic sites; working knowledge of Core Web Vitals and WCAG
Aderant · 201-1000 employees
A global software company providing business management solutions for law firms and professional services organizations.
Managing delivery outcomes · Leading sprint planning · Coaching engineering teams
2+ yrsExperience as a Development Manager, Engineering Manager, Software Development Manager, or similar; 2+ years delivering SaaS products in a commercial production environment; strong technical background; experience in software delivery, people management, and client-facing work
Rocket Lab · 1001-5000 employees
An end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems.
Developing flight software · Leading major projects · Verifying software systems
5+ yrsEngineering degree in computer science, electrical engineering, computer engineering, or equivalent; 5+ years of applicable embedded software development using C and C++; embedded Linux development and deployment; Git; UDP/TCP software and driver development in embedded systems
ZURU · 1001-5000 employees
A global company disrupting industries through radical innovation and automation across toys, consumer goods, and construction.
Leading AI sprints · Building AI tools · Deploying cloud infrastructure
Python and JavaScript or TypeScript; experience building AI workflows; understanding of LLM capabilities, agents, tool use and RAG
Gallagher Security
Designing embedded software · Collaborating on board bring-up · Troubleshooting existing products
3+ yrsRelevant tertiary qualification or equivalent industry experience; at least 3 years' commercial software development experience; strong Embedded C/C++ skills; knowledge of digital electronics, microprocessors and embedded systems; experience with debugging, version control and automated testing.
Building full-stack features · Owning production services · Modernizing platform services
3+ yrs3 to 6 years building production web applications; frontend proficiency with Vue.js, React or equivalent; backend proficiency in an OOP language; SQL and relational database fundamentals; writing and maintaining tests; daily use of agentic coding tools; production AWS experience
DataAnnotation
Writing probing prompts · Reviewing AI outputs · Writing correct solutions
Hands-on experience training, evaluating, or deploying models professionally or in serious personal work; comfort with the modern ML stack; clear written English
DataAnnotation
Probing frontend reasoning · Identifying interface failures · Writing correct implementations
Professional or serious open-source experience building web UIs; comfort with a modern framework and CSS; clear written English
Building ML platform infrastructure · Developing end-to-end ML systems · Mentoring junior team members
2+ yrs6+ years of software engineering experience; 2+ years building ML/AI infrastructure, platforms or systems; end-to-end ML lifecycle experience; distributed-system design and building experience; proficiency in Python; familiarity with PyTorch, TensorFlow or JAX; some MLOps, CI/CD and automation experience
Leading technical delivery · Developing full-stack solutions · Mentoring junior developers
2+ yrs5+ years of relevant IT experience; 2+ years as a Technical Lead; BA/BS degree; right to work in New Zealand
Assurant · 5001+ employees
A global business services company that supports, protects, and connects major consumer purchases.
Designing software · Building applications · Supporting production
10+ yrs10+ years software development experience; strong C#/.NET, JavaScript/TypeScript, Azure, SQL; experience with REST APIs, CI/CD, AI-assisted tools; tertiary qualification in computer science or equivalent; background checks required.
Assurant · 5001+ employees
A global business services company that supports, protects, and connects major consumer purchases.
Designing software · Building applications · Testing APIs
10+ yrs10+ years software development experience; strong C#/.NET, JavaScript/TypeScript, Azure, SQL; experience with REST APIs, CI/CD, AI-assisted tools; tertiary qualification in computer science or equivalent; background checks required.
DataAnnotation
Running coding sessions · Analyzing model outputs · Red-teaming models
Professional or serious open-source experience shipping production code; comfort in at least one major stack; clear written English
DataAnnotation
Building end-to-end applications · Tracing features across layers · Writing working implementations
Professional or serious open-source experience shipping full-stack applications; comfort across the stack; clear written English
DataAnnotation
Probing backend reasoning · Identifying system failures · Writing correct designs
Professional or serious open-source experience building backend services; comfort with databases, APIs, and concurrency; clear written English
AIA Group Limited · 5001+ employees
An insurance and financial services company helping people live healthier, longer, better lives.
Designing technology solutions · Automating processes · Resolving incidents
Experience designing, developing and supporting enterprise applications; scripting with PowerShell, Bash, Python; hands-on AI-assisted development tools like GitHub Copilot; knowledge of AI engineering concepts; strong problem-solving and communication; experience in Agile or Waterfall.
Vitaco Group
Building business applications · Integrating enterprise systems · Maintaining data solutions
5+ yrsAt least five years’ experience developing and delivering business applications, automation, data or analytics solutions; hands-on capability with Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse, SharePoint and Power BI; practical skills in SQL, Power Query, DAX and Power Fx
Halter · 201-1000 employees
A technology company enabling farmers and graziers to run productive and sustainable operations through innovative solutions.
Triaging support requests · Building platform features · Translating stakeholder requests
Foundations in Salesforce development: Apex, flows and the data model; familiarity with a Git-based workflow; Salesforce Administrator and Platform Developer I certifications within the first year
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.
Leading application development · Mentoring developer teams · Defining engineering standards
3+ yrsAt least 8 years’ professional app development experience; at least 3 years in a leadership or senior developer role; Java-based full-stack and microservices experience; application architecture design and implementation experience; Agile experience; experience mentoring and leading developers
Entelect
Developing mobile applications · Enhancing product quality · Designing and scoping projects
6+ yrsMinimum 6 years’ experience as a software engineer in an enterprise environment
Halter · 201-1000 employees
A technology company enabling farmers and graziers to run productive and sustainable operations through innovative solutions.
Developing Salesforce features · Troubleshooting support issues · Collaborating with stakeholders
Foundations in Salesforce development (Apex, flows, data model), Git-based workflow, quality focus, clear communication, curiosity about business. Nice to have: JavaScript, LWC, SOQL, SQL, Revenue Cloud, OmniStudio, Salesforce certification.
LawVu · 51-200 employees
A global software company providing an AI-native operating system for in-house legal teams.
Mentoring junior engineers · Guiding technical initiatives · Building scalable solutions
FileInvite Ltd · 11-50 employees
A New Zealand-founded SaaS company helping organizations securely collect information, improve customer experiences, and reduce risk.
Shipping software · Directing AI agents · Owning production
Track record shipping production software across frontend, backend, data, and infrastructure; hands-on experience with server-side web framework, modern JavaScript UI framework, and major cloud platform; advanced AI-assisted engineering practice; security and compliance awareness; clear communication.
Bank of New Zealand · 5001+ employees
A fintech company building payment and digital asset infrastructure for businesses.
Developing Java applications · Building document platforms · Monitoring production incidents
Intermediate-level Java development experience; practical experience delivering enterprise applications; experience with RESTful APIs and Java Spring Boot, Batch or Cloud
Building agentic AI solutions · Designing agentic systems · Mentoring engineers
6+ yrs6+ years of software engineering or technical delivery experience; Computer Science or related degree; expertise in Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Java, or Apex; production LLM integration; experience with data modeling, processing, and analytics; Salesforce platform expertise
TEKsystems
Building native iOS applications · Collaborating with cross-functional teams · Contributing to code reviews and testing
Commercial experience developing native iOS applications; strong Swift skills; experience with SwiftUI and/or UIKit; experience integrating APIs and cloud services; familiarity with Git and Agile practices
There are 253 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, 231 full time and 34 hybrid or remote.
Where the ad shows a salary, most pay $132k to $183k 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 253 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 $183k 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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