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About the IT Industry in New Zealand
IT and Communications is the fastest growing sector in New Zealand, consistently earning IT professionals double the income of the national average. New Zealand’s reputation for innovation and our growing international profile has attracted steady overseas investment, while the New Zealand ICT sector’s investment into research and development is by far the highest of all sectors.
The number of IT firms and employees has also shown significant annual growth country-wide. The highest concentration of IT firms and jobs is in Wellington, where Computer Systems Design makes up 3.5% of all Wellington firms, and 5.7% of Wellington’s employment. Auckland and Canterbury also have high numbers of firms and employment in this area.
Alongside technological advancements, we have seen small and large companies alike transition to digital platforms.
Almost everything can be done online now, from banking to booking a haircut. The economy is becoming increasingly digital, so even companies that are not in the IT industry require skilled professionals to keep their technology functioning and up to date, and to keep their customers happy. The demand for digital skills is high across the whole economy.
Demand for Skills in the IT Sector
As the economy continues to be digitised, job vacancies in computer system designs have become harder to fill than those in any other sector. In the latest MBIE report on the sector, employers cited that applicants with professional, technical, and computer skills were the hardest to recruit.
Demand for IT Services Professionals
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ICT Sales Professionals
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ICT Managers
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Computer Network Professionals
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ITC Support and Test Engineers
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Database and Systems Administrators and ICT Security Specialists
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ICT Business and Systems Analysts
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Electronic Engineers
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Multimedia Specialists and Web Developers
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Web Designers
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ICT Support Technicians
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ICT Trainers
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Software and Applications Programmers
New Zealand Visas for IT Professionals
Because of the difficulty in filling IT related job vacancies, we have also seen an increase in visa approval for individuals who have skills in these areas. In 2015/16, work visas approved for software programmers, technicians, multimedia specialists, and web developers made up 62% of the total approved for IT occupations.
Industry Snapshots
29,700 - Number of people employed in NZ’s ICT sector
24,000 - New jobs created between 2006-2016
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cloud infrastructure engineer.
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Wellington
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Manage AWS services using Python, CI/CD, and Infrastructure-as-Code automation tools.
Administer PostgreSQL and AppStream within Geospatial, Maritime, or Hydrographic domains.
Deliver outcomes using Agile, ITIL, and collaborative, self-driven problem solving
Wellington based , Intermediate level , Fixed term till 30 June 2027
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are looking for a Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to help manage and improve our client's production AWS environment. This role is a fantastic opportunity for an intermediate professional to take the next step in their career, focusing on security, governance, and high availability.
Working within a collaborative, cross-functional team, you will help advance our DevOps maturity through Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) and automation. You will be responsible for managing work end-to-end with guidance from senior peers, ensuring our infrastructure is scalable, cost-effective, and secure.
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Date:
19/01/2026
Manage AWS services using Python, CI/CD, and Infrastructure-as-Code automation tools.
Administer PostgreSQL and AppStream within Geospatial, Maritime, or Hydrographic domains.
Deliver outcomes using Agile, ITIL, and collaborative, self-driven problem solving
Wellington based , Intermediate level , Fixed term till 30 June 2027
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are looking for a Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to help manage and improve our client's production AWS environment. This role is a fantastic opportun…..
Quality Engineer (Automation & Platform Focus)
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Posted on 09/01/2026
We’re partnering with a technology-led organisation at a genuine inflection point. A legacy platform is being actively retired, with focus shifting to modern platforms, improved tooling, and more intentional engineering practices. To support that tra…..
Technical Lead (D365)
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Posted on 02/12/2025
The Opportunity Are you a passionate and experienced technical leader who thrives on driving technical solutions and architectural design in the enterprise space? We are looking for a D365 Technical Lead to join an ambitious and dynamic digital team,…..
Data Insights Analyst
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Auckland
Job Type:
Full Time
Date:
19/01/2026
About Us
Accordant Group is New Zealand’s only people-solutions company to be listed on the NZX. With significant entities including Absolute IT, AWF, Hobson Leavy, JacksonStone & Partners and Madison, our Group has over 165 employees in 20 cities and towns across the country. From the boardroom table to the backbone of industry, we work across almost every industry sector at every skill level, and our history stretches over 37 years. Find out more by visiting our corporate site www.accordant.n