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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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SaaS Technical Team Lead
City:
Auckland
Job Type:
Permanent
Date:
9/02/2026
Summary
Multiple positions Leading squads building greenfield cloud SaaS platform supporting customers and clients worldwide.
Selling Points
Growth phase with multiple vacancies across Client Engagement greenfield SaaS platform
Modern tech stack including Go, AWS, node.js cloud infrastructure
Hybrid working, great office space, and strong commitment to development and learning
About the Organisation
Our client has a cloud software business focused on creating a vertical SaaS platform. The
Account Director
City:
Auckland
Job Type:
Permanent
Date:
22/01/2026
About SSS
Absolute IT are proud to be partnering with SSS – one of New Zealand’s leading cybersecurity specialists trusted by central and local government, enterprise, and high-growth organisations to design and deliver managed security services tailored for Kiwi businesses.
About the Role
SSS are expanding their footprint in Auckland and have created a new Account Director role to lead this growth. This is a unique opportunity to get in early and help shape the Auckland presence, building ou
Business Analyst
City:
Wellington
Job Type:
Permanent
Date:
23/01/2026
End-to-end solution and process analysis across complex environments
Strong technical acumen across modern Microsoft and web platforms
Wellington based role within a collaborative, delivery-focused team
ABOUT THE COMPANY
This well-established New Zealand organisation has been operating for several decades and is a recognised household name. With operations spanning manufacturing, distribution and sales, the business places technology at the centre of its continued success.
The technology fu