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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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Data Architect
City:
Hamilton
Job Type:
Permanent
Date:
3/02/2026
Permanent Full Time Role Based In Hamilton
Supportive team
A well-established Waikato Business
About the company:
Our client is a well-known and established New Zealand–founded organisation with a strong global presence which has grown from local beginnings into a trusted leader in technology, security, and innovation. With decades of experience, it delivers solutions across multiple industries, combining engineering expertise, customer focus, and a culture of innovation. Known for its commi
network engineer.
City:
Auckland
Job Type:
Network Security Engineer
Location: Auckland CBD, NZ
Role Type: Fixed-Term Contract (through to mid-2027)
Environment: Standard Business Hours
The Opportunity
Our client is looking for a skilled Network Security Engineer to join their team for a significant fixed term contract engagement. This is a high-impact role focused on the sustained technical health and security of a large-scale network infrastructure. You will take ownership of the security posture, maintenance, and operational integrity of a critical network that serves a vast user base across New Zealand.
Key Responsibilities
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Date:
16/02/2026
Network Security Engineer
Location: Auckland CBD, NZ
Role Type: Fixed-Term Contract (through to mid-2027)
Environment: Standard Business Hours
The Opportunity
Our client is looking for a skilled Network Security Engineer to join their team for a significant fixed term contract engagement. This is a high-impact role focused on the sustained technical health and security of a large-scale network infrastructure. You will take ownership of the security posture, maintenance, and operational inte…..
senior automation analyst.
City:
Auckland
Job Type:
Senior Automation Analyst (C# / .NET Specialist)
Location: Auckland
Type: Contract
The Opportunity We are looking for a heavy-hitter in the automation space to join a complex financial services project. If you are a C# specialist who understands that "automation" means more than just UI clicking - focusing instead on API layers, ETL feeds, and CI/CD integration - we want to hear from you.
Core Responsibilities * Framework Architecture: Craft and maintain sophisticated automation at the API layer using C# and .NET.
Data Integrity: Use strong SQL skills to automate reconciliation and validate ETL/data feed quality.
Pipeline Integration: Embed automated suites into CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous delivery.
Project Readiness: Support critical "dress rehearsals" and cutover phases, including non-functional testing (failover/performance).
Strategic Collaboration: Work alongside Tech Area Leads and vendors to align testing with architectural goals.
Required Skills & Experience
Automation Mastery: Deep experience in C#/.NET API automation frameworks.
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Date:
16/02/2026
Senior Automation Analyst (C# / .NET Specialist)
Location: Auckland
Type: Contract
The Opportunity We are looking for a heavy-hitter in the automation space to join a complex financial services project. If you are a C# specialist who understands that "automation" means more than just UI clicking - focusing instead on API layers, ETL feeds, and CI/CD integration - we want to hear from you.
Core Responsibilities * Framework Architecture: Craft and maintain sophisticated automation at the API l…..