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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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lead automation tester.
City:
Auckland
Job Type:
Lead Automation Tester (Banking)
Location: Auckland, New Zealand
Contract Term: 6 - 12 Months (Immediate Start)
The Opportunity
We are seeking a dynamic Lead / Senior Automation Specialist - to join a high-velocity Banking environment. This role is pivotal, covering two squads with a mandate to elevate the automation strategy and safeguard the reliability of mission-critical financial applications.
Key Accountabilities
Automation Leadership (Lead Role): Drive the definition and implementation of robust automation frameworks across multiple teams to significantly accelerate delivery speed.
Quality Assurance: Conduct thorough and rigorous testing across core banking systems, ensuring uncompromising adherence to both functional specifications and strict financial compliance standards.
Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate effectively with development teams and broader stakeholders, leveraging excellent interpersonal skills to navigate and succeed within a complex corporate structure.
Required Profile
Core Technical Skills: Essential hands-on proficiency with C\# and Playwright.
Industry Experience: Mandatory prior experience within the Banking sector.
Leadership Track Record (Lead Role): Demonstrated success in overseeing and managing automation initiatives across various parallel workstreams.
Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities are crucial for both positions.
Interested in a challenge? If you are an autonomous and creative problem-solver with a commitment to quality engineering, let's discuss this role further.
Contact: Amaan Kazmi | amaan.kazmi@randstadigital.co.nz | 0220607986
At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
Date:
19/01/2026
Lead Automation Tester (Banking)
Location: Auckland, New Zealand
Contract Term: 6 - 12 Months (Immediate Start)
The Opportunity
We are seeking a dynamic Lead / Senior Automation Specialist - to join a high-velocity Banking environment. This role is pivotal, covering two squads with a mandate to elevate the automation strategy and safeguard the reliability of mission-critical financial applications.
Key Accountabilities
Automation Leadership (Lead Role): Drive the definition and implementat…..
DevSecOps Engineer
City:
Wellington
Job Type:
Permanent
Date:
15/01/2026
About the Role
Our SaaS client are looking for a DevSecOps Engineer to collaborate with development and infrastructure teams, embedding security across the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). This role involves designing secure CI/CD pipelines, automating security processes, and supporting compliance and audit activities.
Responsibilities
Design and maintain secure CI/CD pipelines
Embed security controls in infrastructure and applications
Automate security monitoring and vulnerability s
C# Engineer
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Posted on 17/12/2025
We’re partnering with a well-established, high-growth technology organisation to find a Software Engineer who enjoys solving complex problems and building scalable, cloud-native applications. This role sits within a modern SaaS environment and offers…..
Finance Business Analyst
City:
Wellington
Job Type:
Permanent
Date:
15/01/2026
Finance Business Analyst – ERP Implementation
Location: Paraparaumu
Type: Fixed term
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Finance Business Analyst to play a key role in the implementation of a new ERP system, with a strong focus on the Finance module. This role will work closely with Finance, IT, and external implementation partners to ensure finance processes are effectively translated into system design and delivered to a high standard.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribut