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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 Data Engineer - Contract - Auckland (Hybrid)
A leading New Zealand enterprise, focused on technology and dedicated to becoming a top provider of trusted content, is seeking an experienced Senior Data Engineer. This contract role offers the opportunity to design, develop, and optimize a modern data infrastructure, building scalable, cutting-edge solutions for a digital-first transformation. The position requires a specialist with deep expertise in Databricks, Azure, and real-time data processing.
The Role:
Reporting to the Data Engineering Lead, you will be instrumental in architecting robust, highly performant data solutions that support core business objectives, helping us build a digital-first future.
Key responsibilities include:
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Date:
19/01/2026
Senior Data Engineer - Contract - Auckland (Hybrid)
A leading New Zealand enterprise, focused on technology and dedicated to becoming a top provider of trusted content, is seeking an experienced Senior Data Engineer. This contract role offers the opportunity to design, develop, and optimize a modern data infrastructure, building scalable, cutting-edge solutions for a digital-first transformation. The position requires a specialist with deep expertise in Databricks, Azure, and real-time data pro…..
Technical Product Manager
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Posted on 11/12/2025
About the Opportunity We’re looking for a Technical Product Manager with a strong engineering foundation who is ready to take ownership of a product area within a complex, cloud-based ecosystem. This role suits someone who may have come from a softwa…..
Product Owner - SaaS Product
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Posted on 25/11/2025
About the Company: Our client is a pioneering SaaS company that embodies a culture of innovation and collaboration. With a strong commitment to excellence, they aim to redefine user experiences through quality and vision-driven products. They pride t…..
data engineer.
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Auckland
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DATA ENGINEER
We are seeking an experienced Data Engineer to join a major public-sector entity. This is a high-impact role focused on evolving their Enterprise Data Management strategy, ensuring robust data warehousing, data lake, and real-time data platforms.
ROLE DETAILS
Position: Data Engineer
Core Focus: Co-designing, developing, and maintaining enterprise data assets, systems, and integration pipelines to unlock data value across the organization.
Experience: Previous experience as a Data Engineer or similar role.
Permanent fulltime opportunity
TECHNICAL EXPERTISE REQUIRED
Hands-on proficiency in SQL, Python, and Java for data manipulation and programming (Python and SQL preferred).
Strong working experience with Public Cloud Platforms (Azure preferred) and data management platforms (e.g., Azure Data Factory, Synapse, Delta Lake, Databricks).
Deep understanding of Data Warehousing and Data Lake concepts, data modeling techniques, and design principles.
Familiarity with NoSQL platforms (e.g., MongoDB, Hadoop, Cassandra) is a plus.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Analyze raw data, build data systems and pipelines, and automate data compliance.
Enhance data pipeline throughput for scalable analytics and real-time data platforms.
Collaborate with data architects and analysts to drive digital transformation.
WHAT'S ON OFFER
Competitive Salary.
Full-time hours (40 hours/week), ASAP start.
Opportunity to lead strategic data initiatives within a large, public-facing organization.
HOW TO APPLY
Please apply via the link or contact Amaan Kazmi directly for further information.
Email: amaan.kazmi@randstaddigital.co.nz
Phone: 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:
19/01/2026
DATA ENGINEER
We are seeking an experienced Data Engineer to join a major public-sector entity. This is a high-impact role focused on evolving their Enterprise Data Management strategy, ensuring robust data warehousing, data lake, and real-time data platforms.
ROLE DETAILS
Position: Data Engineer
Core Focus: Co-designing, developing, and maintaining enterprise data assets, systems, and integration pipelines to unlock data value across the organization.
Experience: Previous experience as a D…..