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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.
City:
Auckland
Job Type:
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:
14/11/2025
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…..
senior business analyst - cards / payments - contract.
City:
Auckland
Job Type:
Senior Business Analyst – Cards & Payments
Location: Auckland | Start: ASAP
We’re looking for a talented Senior Business Analyst to join a leading financial services organisation for a Payments & Cards project. If you’ve got a strong background in payments, credit cards, and compliance and love bringing business and technology together; this could be the next great move in your career.
What You’ll Be Doing
You’ll play a key role in delivering projects that keep payment and credit card systems aligned with global scheme requirements. Day to day, you’ll work closely with business stakeholders, compliance teams, and tech specialists to understand what’s changing, what it means for the business, and how to get it delivered smoothly.
In This Role You’ll:
Lead analysis and documentation for scheme compliance changes.
Work with internal and external partners, including third-party payment switches.
Turn complex scheme rules into clear, actionable requirements.
Support testing, readiness, and delivery across multiple teams.
Build strong relationships across compliance, risk, operations, and technology.
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Date:
14/11/2025
Senior Business Analyst – Cards & Payments
Location: Auckland | Start: ASAP
We’re looking for a talented Senior Business Analyst to join a leading financial services organisation for a Payments & Cards project. If you’ve got a strong background in payments, credit cards, and compliance and love bringing business and technology together; this could be the next great move in your career.
What You’ll Be Doing
You’ll play a key role in delivering projects that keep payment and credit card system…..
business analyst.
City:
Auckland
Job Type:
Senior Business Analyst - Contract
The Opportunity
An exciting contract role is available for an experienced Business Analyst with a process focus to join a leading telecommunications provider. This position is vital in shaping the digital customer experience across core platforms. You will be instrumental in the Discovery Phase and requirements gathering for high-impact projects.
This role requires a commitment of 4 days per week on-site in Auckland.
Key Responsibilities
You will work across two cooperative, agile squads within the Customer Experience domain (website, apps, and customer technology). Your core duties will include:
Gathering requirements and leading the Discovery Phase for new digital features and journeys.
Business process and journey mapping, with a key focus on the self-service journey for a new mobile application.
Working closely with Digital Solutions Architects to write comprehensive business requirements documentation.
Acting as a crucial link between business stakeholders and technical teams, collaborating daily with UX/UI designers, developers, testers & a solutions architect.
Focusing on key project areas such as identity management within the digital space and enhancing the onboarding experience for digital customers.
Assisting with the roll-out of operational changes across the business.
About You: Skills and Experience
We are seeking a competent and adaptable professional with:
Exceptional communication skills and the proven ability to build rapport and manage stakeholders across multiple squads.
The ability to context-switch quickly and effectively between different projects and priorities.
A strong preference for prior experience as a Digital Business Analyst.
Expertise in Process / Journey Mapping and translating business needs into clear, structured documentation.
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:
14/11/2025
Senior Business Analyst - Contract
The Opportunity
An exciting contract role is available for an experienced Business Analyst with a process focus to join a leading telecommunications provider. This position is vital in shaping the digital customer experience across core platforms. You will be instrumental in the Discovery Phase and requirements gathering for high-impact projects.
This role requires a commitment of 4 days per week on-site in Auckland.
Key Responsibilities
You will work acro…..
android developer.
City:
Auckland
Job Type:
Senior Android Developer - 6 Month Contract - Auckland Hybrid - IMMEDIATE START
We are urgently seeking a highly skilled and immediately available Senior Android Developer for an initial 6-month contract opportunity with a strong likelihood of extension, working with a leading enterprise client in Auckland.
This role requires a full-stack Android specialist who can hit the ground running, utilizing standard tools and best practices to contribute to high-impact mobile applications.
Role Details
Engagement: 6-month initial contract (strong chance of extension).
Start: ASAP.
Location: Auckland (Hybrid model – flexible onsite requirements).
Rate: Highly competitive market rates available.
Work Rights: Must hold valid working rights for New Zealand.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for the end-to-end development, testing, and deployment of features for high-traffic mobile applications.
Design and implement features using Kotlin and standard architectural patterns (e.g., MVVM).
Develop high-quality user interfaces and manage complex application state.
Collaborate closely with UI/UX teams, backend engineers, and product managers.
Ensure high performance, responsiveness, and reliability of the application.
Write comprehensive unit and integration tests, and participate in code reviews.
Manage dependencies and configurations via Gradle.
Experience and Skills
Commercial experience in native Android application development.
Deep proficiency in Kotlin (Java experience is secondary).
Strong understanding of established architectural patterns like MVVM and the Android lifecycle.
Expertise in asynchronous programming (Coroutines, RxJava, etc.).
Proficiency in dependency injection (e.g., Dagger/Hilt).
Experience consuming RESTful APIs and handling data persistence.
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks.
Strong understanding of Git and collaborative development workflows.
Soft Skills
Ability to integrate immediately into a fast-paced environment with minimal ramp-up time.
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
Apply Now
If you are a Senior Android Developer available IMMEDIATELY for this highly competitive contract role in Auckland, apply now or contact Amaan for more details, 0220607986 or email at amaan.kazmi@randstadigital.co.nz
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:
14/11/2025
Senior Android Developer - 6 Month Contract - Auckland Hybrid - IMMEDIATE START
We are urgently seeking a highly skilled and immediately available Senior Android Developer for an initial 6-month contract opportunity with a strong likelihood of extension, working with a leading enterprise client in Auckland.
This role requires a full-stack Android specialist who can hit the ground running, utilizing standard tools and best practices to contribute to high-impact mobile applications.
Role Detail…..