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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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Business Analyst
City:
Auckland
Job Type:
Contracting
Date:
12/01/2026
Lead requirements gathering and documentation for high-impact clinical initiatives
Support testing, training, and deployment for post-go-live system enhancements
Deliver business cases and project plans to enable data-driven decision making
About the Organisation
Our client is a leading organisation in the health sector, committed to improving clinical outcomes through technology and data-driven solutions. They are embarking on several key projects to enhance systems and processes that suppo
Change Manager
City:
Hamilton
Job Type:
Contracting
Date:
18/12/2025
Hybrid role with 2 days on-site in Hamilton per week
6 months contract role
Lead the Change
About the Company
Our client is a centralised national entity responsible for the strategic delivery and funding of essential public services. By unifying formerly regional operations into a single framework, it manages a large-scale infrastructure designed to improve system efficiency and ensure a consistent standard of care for a diverse population. Its primary focus is balancing high-level policy w
Product Owner
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Job Type:
Date:
Posted on 23/12/2025
About the Role Our client is seeking an experienced Product Owner to work closely with our Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), Cloud, and DevOps teams, owning and driving the product backlog for critical platform capabilities that underpin our global…..
Business Analyst – Regulatory
City:
Wellington
Job Type:
Permanent
Date:
15/01/2026
Business Analyst – ERP Implementation (Regulatory / Resource Consents)
Location: Paraparaumu
Contract or Permanent: Fixed term contract
We’re seeking an experienced Business Analyst to play a key role in the implementation of a new ERP regulatory module, with a strong focus on resource consents and regulatory processes.
This role sits at the intersection of business, regulation, and technology. You’ll work closely with subject matter experts, delivery partners, and internal teams to ensure r