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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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Tribe Tech Lead
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Posted on 19/11/2025
About the Company Are you a dynamic, forward-thinking tech leader ready to take on a brand new challenge at the forefront of a major transformation? This is a newly created role, and we’re looking for a Tribe Tech Lead with a passion for technology a…..
service desk analyst.
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Wellington
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Are you passionate about technology and customer service?
Are you looking to grow your technical support experience, working on projects and supporting internal customers?
Temporary 12 month contract, likely to extend
ASAP Start
Government Agency
$28 per hour + 8% holiday pay
Central Wellington Location
About The Organisation and The Role
We specialize in Government IT recruitment. For both us, and our clients, it is all about tangata when in comes to customer service and IT support.
This internal Service Desk team is passionate about customer service and supports their fellow colleagues across this central Government agency. As the first point of contact, you will support by troubleshooting a range of first-level technical issues. Servicing the wider organization, you are part of not only your immediate team but a face of the IT team across the entire business. This team is diverse and extremely customer-centric.
Fundamentally this role involves;
Customer service
Troubleshooting
End User device Provisioning
Providing Level One Technical Support
One call resolution
In person walk ups from internal staff, hardware and software assistance
About You
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Date:
19/01/2026
Are you passionate about technology and customer service?
Are you looking to grow your technical support experience, working on projects and supporting internal customers?
Temporary 12 month contract, likely to extend
ASAP Start
Government Agency
$28 per hour + 8% holiday pay
Central Wellington Location
About The Organisation and The Role
We specialize in Government IT recruitment. For both us, and our clients, it is all about tangata when in comes to customer service and IT support.
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senior project manager.
City:
Wellington
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Senior Project Manager - Contract role
Our client is looking to hire a Senior Project Manager who will be responsible for the smooth delivery of a nation-wide solution. This will be a Wellington based contract role initially till June 2026 with a possible extension.
Successful candidates will have…
Strong interpersonal and communication skills to navigate complex multi-agency relationships and ensure alignment across diverse stakeholders.
Proven experience coordinating complex, multi-stream programmes. Experience supporting customer-facing programme transitions or large operational rollouts is beneficial.
Ability to operate across strategic and tactical levels, ensuring smooth coordination of programme activities and workstreams.
Skilled in supporting governance requirements, preparing documentation, and enabling effective decision-making processes.
Competence in tracking and reporting on risks, issues, budgets, and variances throughout the programme lifecycle.
Maintains calm and focus under pressure, especially in fast-paced or high-stakes environments.
Adaptability – comfortable navigating ambiguity, shifting priorities, and evolving programme needs.
Discretion and professionalism – trusted to handle sensitive information and high-level communications with care.
Initiative and proactivity – anticipates needs, takes ownership, and solves problems before they escalate.
Strong communication skills – clear, concise, and confident in both written and verbal interactions across diverse stakeholders
Strong working knowledge of the Microsoft suite, with MS Project and Planview experience also advantageous
What you need to do now
Submit your profile, by clicking 'Apply Now' with a current CV and cover letter, or if you would like to have a confidential discussion regarding this or other opportunities, 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:
19/01/2026
Senior Project Manager - Contract role
Our client is looking to hire a Senior Project Manager who will be responsible for the smooth delivery of a nation-wide solution. This will be a Wellington based contract role initially till June 2026 with a possible extension.
Successful candidates will have…
Strong interpersonal and communication skills to navigate complex multi-agency relationships and ensure alignment across diverse stakeholders.
Proven experience coordinating complex, multi-stream …..
DevSecOps Engineer
City:
Wellington
Job Type:
Permanent
Date:
15/01/2026
About the Role
Our SaaS client are looking for a DevSecOps Engineer to collaborate with development and infrastructure teams, embedding security across the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). This role involves designing secure CI/CD pipelines, automating security processes, and supporting compliance and audit activities.
Responsibilities
Design and maintain secure CI/CD pipelines
Embed security controls in infrastructure and applications
Automate security monitoring and vulnerability s