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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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Account Manager
City:
Wellington
Job Type:
Permanent
Date:
10/09/2025
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
We’re looking for a driven Account Manager to join a small, dynamic sales team. This is a hunter role focused on new business acquisition and strategic growth within the government sector. You’ll take a con
Application Architect (.Net)
City:
Wellington
Job Type:
Contracting & Consulting Solutions
Date:
23/09/2025
We are looking for an Application Architect with core .Net experience who has a thorough understanding and commercial experience with architectural design and development.
The Application Architect will perform “Design Lead” and “Technical Lead” roles for the project.
Key skills:
Proven experience architecting and delivering enterprise desktop applications using .NET Core
Strong understanding of MVVM, modular UI design, and testable architectures
Familiarity with Syncfusion or si
Agile Delivery Lead
City:
Hamilton
Job Type:
Contracting
Date:
17/09/2025
On-site in Hamilton (2 x roles)
6-month contract with possibility of extension
A well-established organisation
About the company:
Our Hamilton based client is focusing on helping people, communities, and the environment. This is a collaborative business with an aim to build a stronger community.
About the role:
The two Agile Delivery Leads based on-site in Hamilton will play a key role in enabling cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality outcomes for complex initiatives. Leading by e
Applications & Integration Specialist
City:
Hamilton
Job Type:
Permanent
Date:
15/09/2025
Contribute to meaningful projects that support community
Permanent role based in Hamilton
Be part of a collaborative and supportive culture
ABOUT THE COMPANY
A large local authority in the upper North Island is responsible for delivering essential services and supporting the growth of one of New Zealand’s fastest-growing regions. It oversees a mix of rural communities, small towns, and rapidly developing residential areas, balancing the preservation of natural landscapes with the pressures o