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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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Senior Questionnaire Designer
City:
Wellington
Job Type:
Contracting
Date:
12/02/2026
About the role
This is a hands‑on contract role suited to someone who can quickly step into active projects, work independently, and apply established questionnaire design, user research, and testing practices to real survey challenges.
You’ll contribute directly to designing and improving business survey content, conducting cognitive and usability testing, mapping complex respondent flows and survey logic and supporting smooth migration of surveys to a new digital platform.
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Principal Consultant – Data & AI
City:
Job Type:
Date:
Posted on 11/02/2026
About the Company: We are partnering with a large enterprise organisation that plays a critical role in helping organisations across New Zealand unlock the value of their data and AI capabilities. Known for delivering high-impact outcomes, this organ…..
Regional IT Administrator – On Site Services
City:
Tauranga
Job Type:
Full Time
Date:
16/02/2026
Contract position: Six months
Newly created position
Based in Mount Maunganui
Potential travel NZ & Australia
About the Company
Our client is a globally recognised organisation committed to innovation and safety, and delivering exceptional service to its customers. As part of a forward thinking IT team, you’ll be contributing to a business that values collaboration, future focused thinking, and continuous improvement. In this newly created position, you will essentially be their NZ based IT
ERP Consultant
City:
Auckland
Job Type:
Permanent
Date:
9/02/2026
Lead end‑to‑end solution design and delivery
Work directly with customers on complex ERP challenges
Blend functional consulting with hands‑on technical delivery
About the Organisation
Our client is a specialist technology consultancy supporting organisations to get more value from their ERP environments. They work closely with customers across a range of industries, delivering practical, well‑designed solutions that support operational performance and long‑term growth.
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