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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 Network Design Engineer
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Posted on 24/11/2025
We are seeking an experienced Network Design Engineer with deep expertise in service provider-grade MPLS networks and high-availability infrastructure. This role will focus on designing, documenting, and guiding the uplift of an existing transport ne…..
change manager.
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Wellington
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Excellent opportunity for Change Manager with higher education sector experience
Our client is looking to hire a Change Manager who will be responsible for developing and delivering the change plan and work with stakeholders to enable successful and sustainable change adoption and benefit realisation. You will be involved with two important and exciting projects. This will be a Fixed-Term role until December 2026.
Successful candidates will have…
Demonstrated experience leading organisational transformation and embedding sustainable change.
Change Management experience in the higher education sector will be highly desirable.
Proven success in managing multiple projects simultaneously, with a strong emphasis on customer service and stakeholder engagement.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across user groups, vendors, stakeholders, and all levels of management.
Strong presentation skills and able to technically lead development discussions.
Solid knowledge and application of recognised change management frameworks (e.g., Prosci, ADKAR, Kotter’s Change Model).
Strong organisational skills, ensuring compliance with policies and effective administration throughout the change process.
Good knowledge and understanding of technology and its impact on the business environment.
Proficiency in change management tools and project management software.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Experience in a project team environment, ideally in IT, as a Change Manager.
What you need to do now
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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
Excellent opportunity for Change Manager with higher education sector experience
Our client is looking to hire a Change Manager who will be responsible for developing and delivering the change plan and work with stakeholders to enable successful and sustainable change adoption and benefit realisation. You will be involved with two important and exciting projects. This will be a Fixed-Term role until December 2026.
Successful candidates will have…
Demonstrated experience leading organisational…..
Senior SRE
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Posted on 08/12/2025
The Company Join an empowered engineering culture where you’ll shape and scale modern SaaS platforms used globally. The Role We’re seeking a Senior SRE to help drive the reliability, performance, and evolution of large-scale, customer-facing systems.…..
Senior Network Consultant
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Auckland
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Permanent
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12/01/2026
Lead architecture and design for enterprise and cloud network solutions
Provide technical leadership and mentor a high-performing engineering team
Drive innovation and continuous improvement in network and security offerings
About the Organisation
Our client is a technology services provider delivering advanced network and security solutions to businesses across New Zealand. They are committed to building strong partnerships, driving innovation, and creating lasting impact for their customer