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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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technical business analyst.
City:
Auckland
Job Type:
Senior Technical Business Analyst - 6 Month Contract
About the Opportunity
We are looking for a seasoned Technical Business Analyst to join a Security Squad within a leading NZ tech organization. This is a 6-month contract starting in early 2026 focused on foundational infrastructure and security initiatives that enable large-scale, secure product delivery.
This role sits at the intersection of technology, security, and delivery. You won’t just be documenting requirements; you’ll be a key enabler for engineers and architects, helping to build the secure backbone of a critical national platform.
What the Role is About
You will be supporting a specialized squad tasked with maturing the platforms ensuring that identity management, logging pipelines, and network security tools are scalable and robust.
Because this environment involves complex systems, the role is about reducing ambiguity. You will translate high-level security architecture into actionable technical stories that engineering teams can execute with precision.
Key Responsibilities
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Date:
19/01/2026
Senior Technical Business Analyst - 6 Month Contract
About the Opportunity
We are looking for a seasoned Technical Business Analyst to join a Security Squad within a leading NZ tech organization. This is a 6-month contract starting in early 2026 focused on foundational infrastructure and security initiatives that enable large-scale, secure product delivery.
This role sits at the intersection of technology, security, and delivery. You won’t just be documenting requirements; you’ll be a key ena…..
senior data engineer (contract).
City:
Wellington
Job Type:
Architect data infrastructure and pipelines to drive strategic business transformation
Snowflake, Informatica, Kimball, Dimensional Data modelling, Agile
Wellington based , 6 months Contract , Start in January 2026
ABOUT THE ROLE
Our client is looking for a Senior Data Engineer, to architect and manage the data infrastructure essential for advanced analytics, ensuring their data assets evolve in line with their digital transformation goals. You will work with the Analytical teams and Business Groups to develop the underlying data assets and pipelines required to monitor and support operational and strategic decision-making.
This role requires hands-on expertise in Kimball dimensional modelling and strong understanding of data architecture to manage data models from tactical through to refined stages.
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Date:
19/01/2026
Architect data infrastructure and pipelines to drive strategic business transformation
Snowflake, Informatica, Kimball, Dimensional Data modelling, Agile
Wellington based , 6 months Contract , Start in January 2026
ABOUT THE ROLE
Our client is looking for a Senior Data Engineer, to architect and manage the data infrastructure essential for advanced analytics, ensuring their data assets evolve in line with their digital transformation goals. You will work with the Analytical teams and Busines…..
ERP Consultant
City:
Auckland
Job Type:
Permanent
Date:
17/12/2025
Deliver ERP solutions and manage client requirements
Training provided on Odoo software
Flexible working options and supportive team
About the Organisation
Our client is a technology solutions provider specialising in ERP systems for businesses across diverse industries. They focus on delivering tailored software solutions that streamline operations and improve efficiency.
About the Role
As an ERP Consultant, you will manage client requirements, oversee implementations, and provide applica