Lead Software Developer Government & Defence Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Apr 2026

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Product Owner

at The University of Auckland

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

$118,501–$136,700 depending on skills & experience

Excellent Staff Benefits: including 5 weeks annual leave + 6.75% super
Opportunity to own Product roadmap in one of NZ’s largest tech hubs
Flexible working culture & 37.5 hours per week

Excellent Staff Benefits: including 5 weeks annual leave + 6.75% super
Opportunity to own Product roadmap in one of NZ’s largest tech hubs
Flexible working culture & 37.5 hours per week

Own HR tech products including Workday and SmartRecruiters, driving BAU, enhancements and roadmap while shaping future capability and business impact.

subClassification: Product Management & DevelopmentProduct Management & Development

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

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This is a featured job

Planning and Performance Lead

at New Zealand Institute for Advanced Technology

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

$139,133 – $173,917 per year

National‑impact role at the cutting edge of science and technology.

National‑impact role at the cutting edge of science and technology.

Senior role shaping planning, performance and governance for a new national research organisation, with direct Board and Ministerial engagement.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

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Listed six days ago

Senior Software Developer

at University of Canterbury

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Employer superannuation contribution- up to 6.75%

Work 37.5 hours per week and enjoy a great work life balance
Professional development, progression and growth opportunities
Values based organisation with an innovation orientated culture

Work 37.5 hours per week and enjoy a great work life balance
Professional development, progression and growth opportunities
Values based organisation with an innovation orientated culture

Join a forward-thinking team where your technical expertise will shape architecture, improve performance, and drive innovation across key platforms.

subClassification: Developers/ProgrammersDevelopers/Programmers

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

6d ago

Listed five days ago

Senior Engineer

at New Zealand Defence Force | Te Ope Kātua o Aotearoa

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$108,130 - $125,180 (including 4% superannuation)

Multiple opportunities for experienced Senior Engineers
Roles available in either Wellington or Auckland
Work within an agile environment

Multiple opportunities for experienced Senior Engineers
Roles available in either Wellington or Auckland
Work within an agile environment

Join a great team, working in a unique and complex environment to support the NZDF.

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

5d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Associate Professor or Senior Lecturer in Software Engineering

at The University of Waikato

This is a Full time job

Hamilton East, Waikato

Lead Software Engineering programmes and academic direction
Advance research with strong industry collaboration
Shape AI integration in teaching and curriculum

Lead Software Engineering programmes and academic direction
Advance research with strong industry collaboration
Shape AI integration in teaching and curriculum

Lead software engineering teaching and research, drive AI integration, and shape future-focused programmes and industry partnerships.

subClassification: Teaching - TertiaryTeaching - Tertiary

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

20d ago

Listed five days ago

Senior Engineer

at New Zealand Defence Force | Te Ope Kātua o Aotearoa

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$108,130 - $125,180 (including 4% superannuation)

Multiple opportunities for experienced Senior Engineers
Roles available in either Wellington or Auckland
Work within an agile environment

Multiple opportunities for experienced Senior Engineers
Roles available in either Wellington or Auckland
Work within an agile environment

Join a great team, working in a unique and complex environment to support the NZDF.

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

5d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Product Owner

at The University of Auckland

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

$118,501–$136,700 depending on skills & experience

Excellent Staff Benefits: including 5 weeks annual leave + 6.75% super
Opportunity to own Product roadmap in one of NZ’s largest tech hubs
Flexible working culture & 37.5 hours per week

Excellent Staff Benefits: including 5 weeks annual leave + 6.75% super
Opportunity to own Product roadmap in one of NZ’s largest tech hubs
Flexible working culture & 37.5 hours per week

Own HR tech products including Workday and SmartRecruiters, driving BAU, enhancements and roadmap while shaping future capability and business impact.

subClassification: Product Management & DevelopmentProduct Management & Development

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

11d ago

Listed ten days ago

Planning and Performance Lead

at New Zealand Institute for Advanced Technology

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

$139,133 – $173,917 per year

National‑impact role at the cutting edge of science and technology.

National‑impact role at the cutting edge of science and technology.

Senior role shaping planning, performance and governance for a new national research organisation, with direct Board and Ministerial engagement.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

10d ago

Listed two days ago

Senior Delivery Lead - Technology Services

at Auckland Council

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Senior leadership role coordinating multiple Agile teams
Lead delivery of technology solutions impacting over 1.7 million Aucklanders
Flexible Work Arrangements: Enjoy a work-life balance that suits your needs.

Senior leadership role coordinating multiple Agile teams
Lead delivery of technology solutions impacting over 1.7 million Aucklanders
Flexible Work Arrangements: Enjoy a work-life balance that suits your needs.

Auckland Council Technology Services RTE

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

2d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Pouako/Lecturer - Te Kura Mātai Rorohiko|Computer Science

at The University of Auckland

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$99,788 – $112,730 per year

Ongoing professional development opportunities
Excellent location
Competitive superannuation scheme and Employee benefits

Ongoing professional development opportunities
Excellent location
Competitive superannuation scheme and Employee benefits

Te Kura Mātai Rorohiko | School of Computer Science is currently looking for an early-career or emerging academic of Māori whakapapa

subClassification: Teaching - TertiaryTeaching - Tertiary

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

11d ago

Listed two days ago

Technology Analyst

at Taumata Arowai

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$78,371 (90%) - $87,079 (100%) - $100,141 (115%)

Make an impact across the entire organisation
Small and supportive team
Waterfront location

Make an impact across the entire organisation
Small and supportive team
Waterfront location

Join our small ICT team on a temporary basis to deliver high-quality, customer centric technology services

subClassification: Help Desk & IT SupportHelp Desk & IT Support

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

2d ago

Listed five days ago

Business Systems Specialist

at Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington

$85,537 - $101,911+KiwisSaver

Work with other technical experts to resolve faults with business systems
Communicate clearly with business users and with other technical experts
Fixed Term for 12 months | Wellington

Work with other technical experts to resolve faults with business systems
Communicate clearly with business users and with other technical experts
Fixed Term for 12 months | Wellington

Add your technical expertise to this high performing team to ensure business systems work well and resolve faults when they arise

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

5d ago

Listed two days ago

Research & Data Analyst

at Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment

This is a Full time job

Wellington

$75k-$88k+Kiwisaver and wellness benefits

Join Us as a Research & Data Analyst
Powering Digital Innovation Across Aotearoa!
Discover a career with purpose at MBIE!

Join Us as a Research & Data Analyst
Powering Digital Innovation Across Aotearoa!
Discover a career with purpose at MBIE!

Discover a career with purpose at MBIE!

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

2d ago

Listed three days ago

Reporting and Analytics Advisor - Wellington

at Ministry of Social Development

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$78,222 - $94,689

A small specialist team that values simplicity, clarity, and trust in data
Bring your natural flair for visualising information
If you're ready to turn data into impact, we'd love to hear from you!

A small specialist team that values simplicity, clarity, and trust in data
Bring your natural flair for visualising information
If you're ready to turn data into impact, we'd love to hear from you!

Come and join our amazing team and make a difference!

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

3d ago

Listed two days ago

Data Engineer

at Auckland Council

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Inspiring environment working alongside passionate people
Competitive remuneration package and staff benefits
Enjoy free use of centre facilities plus a range of other benefits

Inspiring environment working alongside passionate people
Competitive remuneration package and staff benefits
Enjoy free use of centre facilities plus a range of other benefits

Data Engineer role building scalable pipelines and trusted data to power AI, analytics, and smarter decisions across Auckland Council.

subClassification: Database Development & AdministrationDatabase Development & Administration

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

2d ago

Listed nine days ago

Senior Policy Analyst & Policy Analyst (NCSC)

at Government Communications Security Bureau

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Great Work Benefits

Provide essential policy advice to Ministers and senior leaders
Work on rapidly evolving cyber security and wider digital policy issues
Contribute to the cyber resilience of critical infrastructure

Provide essential policy advice to Ministers and senior leaders
Work on rapidly evolving cyber security and wider digital policy issues
Contribute to the cyber resilience of critical infrastructure

Join our diverse and talented people and work at the heart of

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

9d ago

Listed six days ago

Project Specialist - Moodle Transition Workstream Lead

at University of Otago

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

North Dunedin, Otago

Appointment range $96,587 to $105,532

Drive the transition & report on progress
Fixed term opportunity for 12 months

Drive the transition & report on progress
Fixed term opportunity for 12 months

Lead one of our most critical workstreams: the transition from Moodle to our new primary LMS, Aoroa (Brightspace) here at the University of Otago

subClassification: Programme & Project ManagementProgramme & Project Management

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

6d ago

Listed nine days ago

Senior Customer Experience Advisor

at Hutt City Council

This is a Full time job

Lower Hutt, Wellington(Hybrid)

Well Being Benefits + Flexible Working Options

Wellbeing leave and wellbeing support
Flexible working options
The opportunity to shape how Council delivers services to the community

Wellbeing leave and wellbeing support
Flexible working options
The opportunity to shape how Council delivers services to the community

Senior CX Advisor improving Hutt City Council digital services using data, knowledge management and service design to enhance community experience

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

9d ago

Listed two days ago

Assets & Services Delivery Lead

at Napier City Council

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Napier Central, Hawkes Bay

Salary range $98,696 - $116,113 dependent on exp

Permanent Full Time | 40hrs Monday to Friday| Practical operational leader role
Hands‑on leadership role focused on safe, reliable delivery, strong performance
Health insurance work scheme + Retail discounts + many more employee benefits

Permanent Full Time | 40hrs Monday to Friday| Practical operational leader role
Hands‑on leadership role focused on safe, reliable delivery, strong performance
Health insurance work scheme + Retail discounts + many more employee benefits

Lead teams, assets and services behind frontline delivery boost performance, strengthen commercial discipline, and keep Napier clean, safe & thriving

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

2d ago

Listed two days ago

Digital Experience Advisor

at Christchurch City Council

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$88,003 p.a. to $97,781

Real ownership of end-to-end digital customer experience
Opportunity to shape and mature digital engagement at scale
Breadth, autonomy, and technical credibility in a complex organisation

Real ownership of end-to-end digital customer experience
Opportunity to shape and mature digital engagement at scale
Breadth, autonomy, and technical credibility in a complex organisation

E ngā iwi, e ngā karangatanga huri noa i te motu, tēnei te mihi atu ki a koutou katoa. He īnoi tēnei ki a koe. Tono mai ki tētahi tūnga ki te Kauniher

subClassification: Web Development & ProductionWeb Development & Production

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

2d ago

Listed nine days ago

Product Analyst

at New Zealand Defence Force | Te Ope Kātua o Aotearoa

This is a Full time job

Devonport, Auckland

$101,971 - $117,994 (including 4% superannuation)

Translate user needs into clear, actionable product requirements
Support agile delivery across complex ICT products and platforms
This role can be located in either Auckland (Devonport) or Wgtn

Translate user needs into clear, actionable product requirements
Support agile delivery across complex ICT products and platforms
This role can be located in either Auckland (Devonport) or Wgtn

Shape digital products by connecting users, data and delivery in this supportive team environment

subClassification: Business/Systems AnalystsBusiness/Systems Analysts

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

9d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Environment and Release Support Specialist – Fixed Term – Wellington

at Fire and Emergency New Zealand

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Be part of an organisation dedicated to helping our communities
Wellington based position, option to WFH 1-2 days, FT until 30 April 2027
Salary range $102,751–$114,168 (pro rata), dependent on skills and experience

Be part of an organisation dedicated to helping our communities
Wellington based position, option to WFH 1-2 days, FT until 30 April 2027
Salary range $102,751–$114,168 (pro rata), dependent on skills and experience

Bring your experience as an IT professional within a change environment to this critically important piece of work.

subClassification: Database Development & AdministrationDatabase Development & Administration

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

12d ago

Listed nine days ago

Digital Analyst

at Hamilton City Council

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

Circa $110K dependent on skills and experience.

Work on impactful HR and Regulatory platforms.
Contribute to the delivery of our HR and Regulatory platform services.
Act as a bridge between business processes and technology.

Work on impactful HR and Regulatory platforms.
Contribute to the delivery of our HR and Regulatory platform services.
Act as a bridge between business processes and technology.

Join Hamilton City Council as a Digital Analyst to deliver innovative digital solutions that enhance community services.

subClassification: Business/Systems AnalystsBusiness/Systems Analysts

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

9d ago

Listed three days ago

Business Insights Analyst

at Ara Institute of Canterbury

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$83,104 - $91,803 per annum (40 hour week)

Deliver high-quality insights that support strategic, data-driven decision-mak
Design and develop impactful BI reporting using tools like Power BI, Excel, an
Analyse complex academic and corporate data, identify trends, risks, and oppor

Deliver high-quality insights that support strategic, data-driven decision-mak
Design and develop impactful BI reporting using tools like Power BI, Excel, an
Analyse complex academic and corporate data, identify trends, risks, and oppor

Turn data into insights that shape strategy and student success. Join Ara as a Business Insights Analyst and drive smarter decisions.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Human Resources & Recruitment(Human Resources & Recruitment)

3d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Project Manager, Digital Services

at Te Kawa Mataaho Public Service Commission

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

$107,146 – $143,313 per year

The Commission is leading the establishment of the GDDA following the transfer of GCDO functions.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

12d ago

Listed four days ago

Science & Technology Lead - Sensing and Intelligence

at New Zealand Defence Force | Te Ope Kātua o Aotearoa

This is a Full time job

Devonport, Auckland

$147,234 - $170,818 (including 4% superannuation)

Senior leadership opportunity at Defence Science and Technology
Unique technical, research role working alongside a professional team
Position is based at Devonport Naval Base, Auckland

Senior leadership opportunity at Defence Science and Technology
Unique technical, research role working alongside a professional team
Position is based at Devonport Naval Base, Auckland

Exciting opportunity to shape the future direction of this research programme whilst deliver outcomes to the NZDF

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

4d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

IT Service Delivery Lead

at Otago Regional Council

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Dunedin Central, Otago

Approx. $94,000 - $110,000

Attractive Employee Benefits
Great People and Culture
Flexible Working Conditions

Attractive Employee Benefits
Great People and Culture
Flexible Working Conditions

If you have a passion for IT and enjoy leading a team, then this is the role for you!

subClassification: Team LeadersTeam Leaders

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

18d ago

Listed two days ago

Senior Designer

at Ministry for Culture and Heritage

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Join our Communications and Engagement team
Join a small ministry with a big heart and a wide reach
Deliver high-quality design outputs

Join our Communications and Engagement team
Join a small ministry with a big heart and a wide reach
Deliver high-quality design outputs

We're looking for an experienced Senior Designer to join our Communications and Engagement team on a fixed-term basis covering parental leave.

subClassification: Digital & Search MarketingDigital & Search Marketing

classification: Marketing & Communications(Marketing & Communications)

2d ago

Listed three days ago

Business Insights Analyst

at Ara Institute of Canterbury

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$83,104 - $91,803 per annum (40 hour week)

Deliver high-quality insights that support strategic, data-driven decision-mak
Design and develop impactful BI reporting using tools like Power BI, Excel, an
Analyse complex academic and corporate data, identify trends, risks, and oppor

Deliver high-quality insights that support strategic, data-driven decision-mak
Design and develop impactful BI reporting using tools like Power BI, Excel, an
Analyse complex academic and corporate data, identify trends, risks, and oppor

Turn data into insights that shape strategy and student success. Join Ara as a Business Insights Analyst and drive smarter decisions.

subClassification: Business/Systems AnalystsBusiness/Systems Analysts

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

3d ago

Listed two days ago

Team Coach - Technology Services

at Auckland Council

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Professional Growth: Access to ongoing professional development opportunities
Collaborative Environment: Work within a supportive and inclusive culture
Full-time opportunity with Hybrid working model

Professional Growth: Access to ongoing professional development opportunities
Collaborative Environment: Work within a supportive and inclusive culture
Full-time opportunity with Hybrid working model

Auckland Council Technology Services

subClassification: Programme & Project ManagementProgramme & Project Management

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

2d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Intelligence Support Analyst

at Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$60727-$70625 +KiwiSaver +Wellness Benefits

Use your skills to support MBIE's Intelligence and Country Research team
Provide decision makers with useful and actionable intelligence
Coordinate, collect, collate, and manage information for intelligence

Use your skills to support MBIE's Intelligence and Country Research team
Provide decision makers with useful and actionable intelligence
Coordinate, collect, collate, and manage information for intelligence

Start your career in Intelligence and contribute to NZ's security and strengthening regulatory practices at MBIE

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

12d ago

Listed five days ago

Workforce Planning Analyst

at New Zealand Defence Force | Te Ope Kātua o Aotearoa

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$81,709 - $94,338 (including 4% superannuation)

An opportunity to gain experience in workforce analytics
Drive improvement to the way we collect, analyse, and interpret workforce data
Wellington CBD based role

An opportunity to gain experience in workforce analytics
Drive improvement to the way we collect, analyse, and interpret workforce data
Wellington CBD based role

Deliver high‑quality workforce insights that support informed decision‑making

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

5d ago

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