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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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Senior Business Analyst
City:
Auckland
Job Type:
Permanent
Date:
5/02/2026
Senior Business Analyst |12-Month Fixed Term| Auckland
We’re seeking a Senior Business Analyst to work at the intersection of strategy, operations, and delivery, helping shape solutions to complex, high-impact business challenge on a 12-month Fixed Term Contract.
In this role, you’ll partner closely with senior stakeholders and delivery teams to define ambiguous problem spaces, design fit-for-purpose analysis approaches, and translate insight into practical, decision-ready outcomes. This is a
senior test analyst.
City:
Auckland
Job Type:
Senior Test Analyst (FinTech & Data Migration)
Location: Auckland
Type: Contract (Immediate Start – End of June)
The Opportunity Join a high-stakes environment where precision is everything. We are seeking a Senior Test Analyst to drive quality across financial services and trading platforms. This role is perfect for a data-savvy tester who thrives on complex reconciliations and end-to-end integration challenges.
Core Responsibilities * Data & Integration: Lead hands-on testing for API integrations and large-scale data migrations.
Quality Engineering: Perform complex SQL reconciliations and ETL/feed testing to ensure data integrity.
Automation & CI/CD: Develop API-layer automation and integrate scripts into CI/CD pipelines using C# and .NET.
Lifecycle Management: Utilize Azure DevOps (ADO) for end-to-end traceability and manage workflows via ServiceNow.
Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a bridge between ETL teams, CXOs, Chapter Leads, and external vendors.
Required Skills & Experience * Domain Expertise: Proven experience within Financial Services or Trading Platforms.
Technical Stack: Mastery of SQL for data quality checks and experience with C#/.NET frameworks.
Tooling: High proficiency in Azure DevOps (ADO) and familiarity with ServiceNow.
NFT Exposure: Experience with non-functional testing (performance/failover) and cutover support is highly regarded.
How to Apply
If you are an autonomous and creative problem-solver with a commitment to quality engineering, let's discuss these roles further.
Contact: Amaan Kazmi | amaan.kazmi@randstaddigital.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:
16/02/2026
Senior Test Analyst (FinTech & Data Migration)
Location: Auckland
Type: Contract (Immediate Start – End of June)
The Opportunity Join a high-stakes environment where precision is everything. We are seeking a Senior Test Analyst to drive quality across financial services and trading platforms. This role is perfect for a data-savvy tester who thrives on complex reconciliations and end-to-end integration challenges.
Core Responsibilities * Data & Integration: Lead hands-on testing for API integ…..