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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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Team Leader Business Applications
City:
Wellington
Job Type:
Permanent
Date:
18/12/2025
About the Role
Our public sector client are looking for a Team Leader Business Applications to oversee the delivery of continuous improvement initiatives for their Dynamics 365 applications. This role involves designing, implementing, and managing enhancements in collaboration with the Technology Services Team to support organisational goals.While prior leadership experience is advantageous, this position is also an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong functional knowledge of the Dyn
Senior Workforce Analyst
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Job Type:
Date:
Posted on 11/12/2025
About the Company: Join a crown entity that are at the forefront of guiding New Zealanders that are a values-driven organisation with a supportive, inclusive and purpose-focused culture. About the Role: This a newly created 12-month fixed-term contra…..
service desk analyst.
City:
Wellington
Job Type:
About the Opportunity
We are looking for a customer-centric Service Desk Analyst to join a critical business enablement group in Wellington. In this role, you will serve as the "voice and face" of the Information Technology group, providing essential support, guidance, and advice to staff nation-wide.
This is a 12-month temporary position perfect for a technical problem-solver who excels in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Support: Act as the central contact point for complex incidents, service requests, and technical problems.
Application & Network Care: Assist in investigating and resolving issues related to bespoke applications and network problems.
Access Management: Support user access provisioning and operate logical access controls and security systems.
Process Improvement: Contribute to system enhancements that improve incident management and the overall customer experience.
Documentation: Maintain accurate records of actions taken and security documentation.
What You Bring to the Table
Experience: Proven experience in a Contact Centre or IT Service Desk environment.
Troubleshooting: Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to investigate system breaches or issues.
Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a high standard of service ethics.
Qualifications: While tertiary or industry qualifications (like ITIL) are desired, relevant experience is essential.
How to Apply
If you are a motivated team player ready to enable shared use of IT systems across the sector, we want to hear from you.
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Date:
19/01/2026
About the Opportunity
We are looking for a customer-centric Service Desk Analyst to join a critical business enablement group in Wellington. In this role, you will serve as the "voice and face" of the Information Technology group, providing essential support, guidance, and advice to staff nation-wide.
This is a 12-month temporary position perfect for a technical problem-solver who excels in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Support: Act as the central co…..
senior project coordinator - enterprise.
City:
Auckland
Job Type:
Senior Project Coordinator (Enterprise Portfolio) | 6-Month Contract
About the Opportunity
We are seeking a high-caliber Senior Project Coordinator for a 6-month contract based in Auckland. This is not a "business as usual" administration role; we need a seasoned professional capable of supporting a diverse and high-pressure portfolio, including complex Business Transformation, Process Optimization, and Enterprise-wide initiatives.
This role offers a hybrid working model, requiring 3 days per week in our Auckland CBD office, providing the perfect balance of collaboration and flexibility.
The Portfolio: Complex, Diverse, and Critical
As a Senior Project Coordinator, you will be the engine room for multiple concurrent workstreams. You will navigate through ambiguity to ensure project hygiene is maintained across:
Enterprise Transformation: Supporting the shift in how the business operates at scale.
Process Modernization: Identifying bottlenecks and coordinating the roll-out of streamlined workflows.
Business-Critical Projects: Managing dependencies across various departments to ensure seamless delivery.
Non-Negotiable Requirements
To be considered for this role, you must demonstrate:
Proven experience managing a portfolio of multiple enterprise-level projects simultaneously. You must be comfortable switching contexts rapidly between different project types.
A track record of supporting projects with high technical or organizational complexity, involving numerous stakeholders and tight interdependencies.
Advanced skills in project financials, RAID logs, resource tracking, and high-level reporting for executive steering committees.
Preference will be given to candidates with recent experience working within a Tier-1 or Tier-2 Bank. Why is Banking experience critical for this role? The enterprise projects you will support operate within a highly regulated environment. A background in banking ensures you already understand:
Strict Compliance & Governance
Risk Frameworks
Complex Stakeholder Maps:
Key Responsibilities
Portfolio Coordination: Maintain project schedules, budgets, and resource plans across multiple complex workstreams.
Reporting: Design and deliver high-quality status reports that provide "clarity at a glance" for Project Leads and Sponsors.
Financial Control: Manage project accruals, forecasting, and actuals tracking with high precision.
Meeting Facilitation: Coordinate and document key governance meetings, ensuring actions are tracked and closed out proactively.
Process Improvement: Support the Project Manager in refining project methodologies to increase delivery velocity.
What We’re Looking For
Experience: 5+ years in a Senior Project Coordinator role within large-scale corporate environments.
Technical Savvy: Expert-level proficiency in MS Project, Excel, and Jira/Confluence.
Communication: Exceptional verbal and written skills—you must be able to communicate confidently with senior leadership.
Resilience: The ability to remain calm and organized in a fast-paced, shifting environment.
Ready to hit the ground running in 2026? Apply now with your CV highlighting your enterprise project and banking experience.
Note: This is a 6-month contract. Applicants must be Auckland-based and have the right to work in New Zealand.
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
Senior Project Coordinator (Enterprise Portfolio) | 6-Month Contract
About the Opportunity
We are seeking a high-caliber Senior Project Coordinator for a 6-month contract based in Auckland. This is not a "business as usual" administration role; we need a seasoned professional capable of supporting a diverse and high-pressure portfolio, including complex Business Transformation, Process Optimization, and Enterprise-wide initiatives.
This role offers a hybrid working model, requiring 3 days per…..