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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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Automation Tester (Intermediate)
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Posted on 02/02/2026
About the Role We’re looking for an Automation Tester to join a highly mature engineering environment where automation is the default. This role suits someone who has solid, hands-on automation experience and is comfortable working in a code-heavy te…..
salesforce administrator (contract).
City:
Wellington
Job Type:
Experienced Salesforce Admin involving data uploads, reporting, and platform troubleshooting
Salesforce Data Loader, Salesforce Admin/App Builder Certs ,security compliance
Wellington-based, Contract till June 2026, Immediate start
ABOUT THE ROLE
Our client is looking for a dedicated Salesforce Administrator to join their Platform team on an immediate contract basis through to June 30th, 2026. This role is critical to maintaining a healthy and high-performing Salesforce ecosystem, ensuring their users and data remain secure and efficient.
Based in Wellington, you will work alongside a collaborative team on varied and interesting tasks ranging from org health maintenance to release implementation. This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on professional to support a complex environment and drive success within their platform operations.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage user access through profiles, roles, and complex permission set assignments.
Run high-volume data uploads and management tasks utilising Salesforce Data Loader.
Create and maintain custom dashboards and reports to provide business insights.
Monitor Org Health, security compliance, and field level audit trails regularly.
Perform data backup and recovery processes to ensure platform integrity and stability.
Support release implementation tasks and provide expert troubleshooting for platform users.
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Date:
16/02/2026
Experienced Salesforce Admin involving data uploads, reporting, and platform troubleshooting
Salesforce Data Loader, Salesforce Admin/App Builder Certs ,security compliance
Wellington-based, Contract till June 2026, Immediate start
ABOUT THE ROLE
Our client is looking for a dedicated Salesforce Administrator to join their Platform team on an immediate contract basis through to June 30th, 2026. This role is critical to maintaining a healthy and high-performing Salesforce ecosystem, ensuring t…..
Microsoft 365 Technical Lead
City:
Hamilton
Job Type:
Contracting
Date:
23/01/2026
Hybrid work (4 days on-site in Hamilton)
Industry leading innovative organisation
6 months contract
About the company:
Our Hamilton based client focusing on helping people, communities, and the environment. This is a collaborative business with aim to build a stronger community.
About the role:
The Microsoft 365 Technical Lead is a hands‑on technical authority with deep SharePoint Online expertise, responsible for the design, governance, and administration of the Council’s M365 environment