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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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Solution Architect
City:
Hamilton
Job Type:
Permanent
Date:
23/01/2026
Lead end-to-end solution design
Growing organisation
Inclusive team environment
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Our client is a producer‑led industry body that supports the long‑term success and sustainability of a primary production sector. It works closely with producers, researchers, and industry partners to drive productivity, profitability, and responsible resource use.
Its activities include providing practical advice, commissioning and applying research, and building capability to help businesses
Project Manager
City:
Hamilton
Job Type:
Permanent
Date:
21/01/2026
2X Roles (Perm and Contract)
Hybrid for contract role
Great team environment
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Our client is a producer‑led industry body that supports the long‑term success and sustainability of a primary production sector. It works closely with producers, researchers, and industry partners to drive productivity, profitability, and responsible resource use.
Its activities include providing practical advice, commissioning and applying research, and building capability to help businesses res
senior project manager.
City:
Wellington
Job Type:
Senior Project Manager
My client is looking to hire an experienced Senior Project Manager who will be responsible for delivering and providing support on a large project of work. This will be a 12-month contract role.
Successful applicants will have…
Proven track record in project managing large-scale frontend, data migration, and backend software development initiatives across complex environments.
Strong experiences in delivering systems integration, with good high level technical experience of MuleSoft implementations for scalable and secure API connectivity.
Ability to demonstrate experience where they have been able to turnaround projects through excellent problem solving.
Strong experience in managing vendor delivery of software systems (offshore based development)
Deliver with teams in different geos and time zones.
Proactive and driven, demonstrating a strong sense of urgency
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:
16/02/2026
Senior Project Manager
My client is looking to hire an experienced Senior Project Manager who will be responsible for delivering and providing support on a large project of work. This will be a 12-month contract role.
Successful applicants will have…
Proven track record in project managing large-scale frontend, data migration, and backend software development initiatives across complex environments.
Strong experiences in delivering systems integration, with good high level technical experien…..
senior full stack developer.
City:
Auckland
Job Type:
Senior Fullstack Engineer - Contract
Join a leading enterprise as a Senior Fullstack Engineer to design and implement critical API orchestration layers and modern service architectures. We are seeking a highly specialized contributor proficient in the .NET framework, GraphQL, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC). This role involves deep collaboration with a cross-functional app team in a hybrid environment. If you excel in architecting robust, scalable integration layers and cloud-native environments, this contract is for you.
Key Responsibilities & Focus
The successful candidate will be a hands-on technical engineer, responsible for developing, maintaining, and enhancing the core service architecture.
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Date:
16/02/2026
Senior Fullstack Engineer - Contract
Join a leading enterprise as a Senior Fullstack Engineer to design and implement critical API orchestration layers and modern service architectures. We are seeking a highly specialized contributor proficient in the .NET framework, GraphQL, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC). This role involves deep collaboration with a cross-functional app team in a hybrid environment. If you excel in architecting robust, scalable integration layers and cloud-native environmen…..