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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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security architect.
City:
Wellington
Job Type:
Security Architect
Our client is looking to hire a Security Architect who will be responsible for supporting the implementation of a Digital Transition and Accelerated Transition Roadmap. This will be a contract role till 31 July 2026 and based in Wellington.
Responsibilities include:
Designs security architecture for Azure tenancy and cross-domain trust
Ensures compliance with government standards
Leads risk management and security assurance processes
Creation of Security assurance reports and certification artefacts
Key deliverables: Information Security Management Framework, security design, risk register, assurance reports, governance framework
What you need to do now
Submit your profile, by clicking 'Apply Now' with a current CV, or if you would like to have a confidential discussion, call Nitin Raj at +64-272388768
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
Security Architect
Our client is looking to hire a Security Architect who will be responsible for supporting the implementation of a Digital Transition and Accelerated Transition Roadmap. This will be a contract role till 31 July 2026 and based in Wellington.
Responsibilities include:
Designs security architecture for Azure tenancy and cross-domain trust
Ensures compliance with government standards
Leads risk management and security assurance processes
Creation of Security assurance report…..
project manager.
City:
Wellington
Job Type:
Project Manager - Fixed-Term role
Project Manager - Business/Operational Policy/IT Change - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract.
Our client is looking to engage the services of a highly experienced Project Manager for a 12 Month Fixed Term Contract, based in Wellington.
You will manage the project to deliver the operational changes.
These changes require: business change, operational policy change, and ICT changes so that our client & its teams are operating to the new legislation.
Previous project delivery experience of Policy/Legislation changes would be of interest.
What you need to do now
Submit your profile, by clicking 'Apply Now' with a current CV, or if you would like to have a confidential discussion, call Nitin Raj at +64-272388768
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
Project Manager - Fixed-Term role
Project Manager - Business/Operational Policy/IT Change - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract.
Our client is looking to engage the services of a highly experienced Project Manager for a 12 Month Fixed Term Contract, based in Wellington.
You will manage the project to deliver the operational changes.
These changes require: business change, operational policy change, and ICT changes so that our client & its teams are operating to the new legislation.
Previous projec…..
Cloud Data Engineer
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Job Type:
Date:
Posted on 26/09/2025
Ready to take the next step in your data career? Join a forward-thinking organisation that’s a few years into its analytics journey and making a significant investment in evolving its cloud data capabilities. This is a prime opportunity for a data pr…..
test manager - contract.
City:
Auckland
Job Type:
Program Test Manager - Contract (Auckland, NZ - Hybrid)
A leading corporate client is actively seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Test Manager for a high-impact, 6-month contract with a strong potential for extension. The successful candidate will be instrumental in shaping and governing the quality assurance strategy across multiple agile delivery teams, with a significant focus on driving automation adoption, providing technical mentorship, and ensuring robust quality governance.
ROLE DETAILS
Position: Program Test Manager
Core Focus: Defining the long-term QA strategy, governing its implementation across multiple delivery streams, and ensuring alignment with major business outcomes.
Industry Expertise: Essential experience managing QA/Testing for large-scale, enterprise-level programs (e.g., core systems transformation, major digital platform rollouts).
Technical Stack: Requires senior-level knowledge of automation ecosystems, modern CI/CD workflows, and the ability to articulate technical strategy to both executive and engineering audiences.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Design and execute the Test Program Strategy and roadmap across all project lifecycles.
Own and govern the adoption of automation and quality metrics (KPIs) across all impacted teams.
Manage program-level testing risks and dependencies, escalating critical issues to program leadership.
Drive continuous improvement in quality processes, tooling, and governance structures.
What's on Offer:
Competitive Contract Rates: Attractive remuneration for the duration of the contract.
Hybrid Work Model: Enjoy a flexible working environment with 2-3 days in the office and the remainder working from home in Auckland, NZ.
Opportunity for Extension: Strong possibility of extending the initial 6-month contract.
Immediate Start: Begin a challenging and rewarding role as soon as possible.
How to Apply:
Please apply via the provided link. For further information or direct inquiries, contact Amaan Kazmi at amaan.kazmi@randstaddigital.co.nz or 0220607986.
Applicants must possess valid working rights in New Zealand for this contract role.
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
Program Test Manager - Contract (Auckland, NZ - Hybrid)
A leading corporate client is actively seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Test Manager for a high-impact, 6-month contract with a strong potential for extension. The successful candidate will be instrumental in shaping and governing the quality assurance strategy across multiple agile delivery teams, with a significant focus on driving automation adoption, providing technical mentorship, and ensuring robust quality governance.…..