Software Engineering Manager Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - May 2026

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Software Technical Lead - (Engineering Manager)

at Potentia

This is a Full time job

Invercargill Central, Southland

Competitive salary

Own tech roadmap, architecture, and delivery outcomes
Drive modernisation across cloud, data, and platforms
Lead and grow a high-performing engineering team - Invercargill based role

Own tech roadmap, architecture, and delivery outcomes
Drive modernisation across cloud, data, and platforms
Lead and grow a high-performing engineering team - Invercargill based role

Drive engineering capability, lead teams, and shape technical direction to deliver secure, scalable solutions supporting business growth.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

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

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Software Engineering Manager

at Halter

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Own the technical direction and delivery of your team’s work!
Hands-on technical role while creating the space for others to grow!
Great work culture and solve impactful problems at a global scale!

Own the technical direction and delivery of your team’s work!
Hands-on technical role while creating the space for others to grow!
Great work culture and solve impactful problems at a global scale!

We're looking for a Software Engineering Manager to lead a team of engineers - frontend and backend!

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

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

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Listed one day ago

Software Technical Lead - (Engineering Manager)

at Potentia

This is a Full time job

Invercargill Central, Southland

Competitive salary

Own tech roadmap, architecture, and delivery outcomes
Drive modernisation across cloud, data, and platforms
Lead and grow a high-performing engineering team - Invercargill based role

Own tech roadmap, architecture, and delivery outcomes
Drive modernisation across cloud, data, and platforms
Lead and grow a high-performing engineering team - Invercargill based role

Drive engineering capability, lead teams, and shape technical direction to deliver secure, scalable solutions supporting business growth.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

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

1d ago

Listed one day ago

Software Engineering Manager

at Halter

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Own the technical direction and delivery of your team’s work!
Hands-on technical role while creating the space for others to grow!
Great work culture and solve impactful problems at a global scale!

Own the technical direction and delivery of your team’s work!
Hands-on technical role while creating the space for others to grow!
Great work culture and solve impactful problems at a global scale!

We're looking for a Software Engineering Manager to lead a team of engineers - frontend and backend!

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

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

1d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Head of Engineering

at Harmoney

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Drive the AI Frontier: Lead agentic coding and AI workflows to automate toil
Strategic Influence: Partner with the CDO to bridge business and tech excellence
Wellbeing & Flexibility: Health insurance, flexible hours, and hybrid working

Drive the AI Frontier: Lead agentic coding and AI workflows to automate toil
Strategic Influence: Partner with the CDO to bridge business and tech excellence
Wellbeing & Flexibility: Health insurance, flexible hours, and hybrid working

Lead Harmoney as Head of Engineering. Reporting to the CDO, you’ll drive AI adoption, automate toil, and bridge innovation and execution.

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

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

13d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Senior Software Engineer

at Law Cyborg Limited

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$100,000 – $150,000 + ESOP + Benefits

Own a product line end to end — architecture to production
Blackbird-backed, scaling across NZ, AU, UK & US
Founder-grade autonomy on a real platform with thousands of users

Own a product line end to end — architecture to production
Blackbird-backed, scaling across NZ, AU, UK & US
Founder-grade autonomy on a real platform with thousands of users

Own a new product line at the leading legal AI company. Backend-heavy role for a high-agency engineer who wants to ship greenfield. Blackbird funded.

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

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

17d ago

Listed nine days ago

Practice Manager Software Engineering - Wellington

at Ministry of Social Development

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Lead, coach and evolve MSD's Software Engineering
Build consistent engineering capability
Influence workforce strategy for Software Engineering

Lead, coach and evolve MSD's Software Engineering
Build consistent engineering capability
Influence workforce strategy for Software Engineering

Our Technology group provides the technologies, innovation and expertise that enable MSD staff and partners to deliver these essential services.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

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

9d ago

Listed nine hours ago

Senior Director of Product Architecture and Engineering

at LES MILLS INTERNATIONAL LTD

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Free gym membership and LM+ Subscription
High-impact role at the core of digital growth
Health Insurance discount

Free gym membership and LM+ Subscription
High-impact role at the core of digital growth
Health Insurance discount

Hands-on engineering leader to build, scale and run global digital platforms, owning real products in production, not advising.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

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

9h ago

Listed six days ago

Chief Technology Officer

at Ideally Group Limited

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Partner deeply with the Head of Product to shape both problems and solutions
One of New Zealand's fastest growing startups
Shape how modern AI-enabled engineering gets done

Partner deeply with the Head of Product to shape both problems and solutions
One of New Zealand's fastest growing startups
Shape how modern AI-enabled engineering gets done

As CTO, you will shape Ideally's technical vision and own the machine that ships quality software at pace.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

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

6d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Director of Software Engineering

at Teletrac Navman

This is a Full time job

Rosedale, Auckland(Hybrid)

Director‑level ownership of delivery, reliability and engineering strategy
Drive AI‑enabled engineering practices to lift quality & customer experience
Lead and grow senior engineering leaders in a high‑impact

Director‑level ownership of delivery, reliability and engineering strategy
Drive AI‑enabled engineering practices to lift quality & customer experience
Lead and grow senior engineering leaders in a high‑impact

Lead large‑scale software and mobile platforms, owning delivery, reliability and AI‑driven engineering outcomes with real customer impact.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

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

21d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Senior Lead Software Engineer - Web

at Imara Limited

This is a Full time job

Tauranga, Bay of Plenty

Attractive Base + KS + Benefits.

Lead web eng across UGV robotics platforms for the global marketplace.
Javascript, Typescript, React, Node, AWS, full stack dev & leadership role.
Robotics, UGV's and automation, high growth tech co playing on the global stage.

Lead web eng across UGV robotics platforms for the global marketplace.
Javascript, Typescript, React, Node, AWS, full stack dev & leadership role.
Robotics, UGV's and automation, high growth tech co playing on the global stage.

Own tech direction, mentor team, build out the Control Panel Platforms for UGV's. React, Node, AWS. Product env, real world robotics impact.

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

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

16d ago

Listed ten days ago

AI Transformation Leader

at Private Advertiser

This is a Full time job

Palmerston North Central, Manawatu(Remote)

Lead organisation-wide AI transformation in a growing EdTech business
Shape how teams work through AI-enabled processes and capability uplift
Work cross-functionally across development, ops, customer teams & leadership

Lead organisation-wide AI transformation in a growing EdTech business
Shape how teams work through AI-enabled processes and capability uplift
Work cross-functionally across development, ops, customer teams & leadership

Drive AI transformation in a growing EdTech business, leading practical AI adoption through faster workflows and new ways of working.

subClassification: Management & Change ConsultingManagement & Change Consulting

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

10d ago

Listed seven days ago

Principal Software Engineer

at Contented

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury(Hybrid)

$180,000 – $220,000 per year

Own the architectural vision from infrastructure through to delivered product, making decisions that balance innovation with pragmatism.

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

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

7d ago

Listed two days ago

Lead Software Engineer

at Southern Cross Health Society

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Code daily while shaping architecture and technical direction within your squad
Lead through influence and engineering credibility, with no direct reports
Purpose-led, fully subsidised health & life insurance, 5 days wellbeing leave

Code daily while shaping architecture and technical direction within your squad
Lead through influence and engineering credibility, with no direct reports
Purpose-led, fully subsidised health & life insurance, 5 days wellbeing leave

Code daily, lead technically, and help your squad ship with confidence - all in service of improving Kiwis' health and wellbeing.

subClassification: Developers/ProgrammersDevelopers/Programmers

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

2d ago

Listed nine hours ago

Senior Fullstack AI Engineer & Technical Lead

at Eversor Limited

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

$130,000 – $160,000 per year

Senior Fullstack AI Engineer & Technical Team Lead at an Auckland-based AI startup. Permanent, hybrid. Lead technical direction and hands-on delivery.

subClassification: Developers/ProgrammersDevelopers/Programmers

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

9h ago

Listed twenty three days ago

Senior Full-Stack Engineer

at Taxlab Limited

This is a Full time job

Hobsonville, Auckland(Hybrid)

$150,000 – $170,000 per year

Stunning location to work from on those in office days
Curious & hard working team to collaborate with and learn from

Stunning location to work from on those in office days
Curious & hard working team to collaborate with and learn from

Thrive on simplifying complexities? We’re seeking a .NET expert with AI curiosity to help us revolutionize tax technology.

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

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

23d ago

Listed eleven hours ago

Software Technical Lead

at Absolute IT Limited

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Up to 180k plus bonus for the ideal candidates

Growth phase with multiple vacancies across greenfield SaaS platform
Modern tech stack including Golang, AWS, node.js
Hybrid working- 3 in office 2 wfh

Growth phase with multiple vacancies across greenfield SaaS platform
Modern tech stack including Golang, AWS, node.js
Hybrid working- 3 in office 2 wfh

Multiple positions leading squads building scaling platforms supporting customers worldwide.

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

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

11h ago

Listed nine days ago

Software Delivery Manager | Exciting Digital Transformation Project

at Enterprise Technology Recruitment Ltd

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

$180,000 – $200,000 per year

Lead a talented engineering team delivering a major digital transformation in Auckland. Strategic role reporting directly to the CTO.

subClassification: Programme & Project ManagementProgramme & Project Management

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

9d ago

Listed ten hours ago

Head of Technology

at BrightSpark Recruitment

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Key role within the business - influence the products built
Lead a fantastic team of Developers
Great working environment, Hybrid, Auckland based

Key role within the business - influence the products built
Lead a fantastic team of Developers
Great working environment, Hybrid, Auckland based

Great role for someone who is highly technical to lead a fantastic team and influence architecture of new products

subClassification: ManagementManagement

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

10h ago

Listed five hours ago

Senior Software Engineer

at Younity

This is a Full time job

Auckland(Hybrid)

Join a fast-growing and innovative technology business
Auckland | Initial WFH flexibility
Strong focus on ownership, collaboration, and technical excellence

Join a fast-growing and innovative technology business
Auckland | Initial WFH flexibility
Strong focus on ownership, collaboration, and technical excellence

Work at the forefront of innovation, solving complex global business challenges through technology within a rapidly scaling fintech environment.

Recruited byKelly Cappel

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

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

5h ago

Listed twenty three days ago

Project and Release Manager

at Comrad

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury(Hybrid)

Career development prioritised, Healthy Activity allowance, Birthday Leave
Friendly supportive culture, City office location

Career development prioritised, Healthy Activity allowance, Birthday Leave
Friendly supportive culture, City office location

Exciting hands-on Release and PM role where you will get the opportunity to work with experts in the Radiology field, releasing innovative software.

subClassification: Programme & Project ManagementProgramme & Project Management

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

23d ago

Listed one day ago

Technical Lead

at Catch Design

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

4 weeks annual leave + 5 ‘Happy days’ per year
Your birthday off!

4 weeks annual leave + 5 ‘Happy days’ per year
Your birthday off!

At Catch Design, we help some of New Zealand’s most recognised brands create meaningful, inclusive, and impactful digital experiences.

subClassification: OtherOther

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

1d ago

Listed two days ago

Software Engineering Practice Lead

at Hays | Technology

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Wellington

Weekly Payments
Competitive Rate
Valid Working Rights in New Zealand Required

Weekly Payments
Competitive Rate
Valid Working Rights in New Zealand Required

Senior Practice Lead driving Salesforce AEM engineering standards, mentoring teams.

subClassification: Team LeadersTeam Leaders

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

2d ago

Listed six days ago

Senior Software Engineer

at Transpower

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Base + Benefits + KiwiSaver

Lead delivery of mission-critical systems for real-time grid operations
Deliver quality outcomes across design, build and run in a growth sector
Mentor engineers and uplift practice in integration and delivery

Lead delivery of mission-critical systems for real-time grid operations
Deliver quality outcomes across design, build and run in a growth sector
Mentor engineers and uplift practice in integration and delivery

Join our Application Services team to deliver integration-focused, mission-critical systems and help modernise how we build and run software.

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

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

6d ago

Listed one day ago

ENGINEERING LEAD / SOLUTION ARCHITECT

at Makereatu Technology Limited

This is a Full time job

South Dunedin, Otago

The hinge engineering role at Makereatu — founder-led, Dunedin. Greenfield multi-tenant SaaS on Azure, AI-native with Claude Code from day one.

subClassification: Team LeadersTeam Leaders

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

1d ago

Listed six days ago

Lead Software Engineer | Java

at Westpac New Zealand Limited

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Salary + 10% superannuation + Banking benefits

Lead up to two squads across delivery and engineering outcomes.
Drive best practice engineering and reduce technical debt.
Hybrid Working | 2-3 Days in Office | Auckland Based

Lead up to two squads across delivery and engineering outcomes.
Drive best practice engineering and reduce technical debt.
Hybrid Working | 2-3 Days in Office | Auckland Based

Lead Software Engineer to drive digital experiences, lead squads, and deliver high quality solutions at scale.

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

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

6d ago

Listed one day ago

Application Support Manager

at PGG Wrightson

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury(Hybrid)

Lead application support across a complex enterprise environment
Balance operational stability with continuous improvement
Build strong relationships with your team, business stakeholders and vendors

Lead application support across a complex enterprise environment
Balance operational stability with continuous improvement
Build strong relationships with your team, business stakeholders and vendors

Lead application support practice, ensuring reliable systems that meet business needs, perform well and deliver strong service outcomes.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

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

1d ago

Listed four hours ago

Engineering Manager

at Foodflo

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Pahiatua, Manawatu

At FoodFlo, you won’t just be filling a role – you’ll be part of a team that’s building something sweet together.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

4h ago

Listed seven days ago

Lead Software Engineer

at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Flexible location - can be based anywhere in NZ

Mentor engineers and influence technical direction at scale
Lead enterprise software delivery across nationally critical systems
Work with Java, Spring Boot, AWS, CI/CD, and modern DevOps

Mentor engineers and influence technical direction at scale
Lead enterprise software delivery across nationally critical systems
Work with Java, Spring Boot, AWS, CI/CD, and modern DevOps

Lead the delivery of modern software solutions at Health NZ and help shape secure, scalable digital services nationwide.

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

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

7d ago

Listed six days ago

Tech Lead

at Pushpay (New Zealand) Limited

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Engineering leadership where work actually ships
Strong teams. Strong craft
Real customer impact Lead the work. Bring others with you

Engineering leadership where work actually ships
Strong teams. Strong craft
Real customer impact Lead the work. Bring others with you

Lead great engineers. Build meaningful software. Stay close to the craft.

subClassification: Team LeadersTeam Leaders

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

6d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Product Technical Lead

at Loadscan Limited

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

$110,000 – $130,000 per year

Opportunity to work with leading edge technology
Growing company with opportunity for career growth
Own and manage the research and development team

Opportunity to work with leading edge technology
Growing company with opportunity for career growth
Own and manage the research and development team

Technical leadership with hands on accountability

subClassification: Team LeadersTeam Leaders

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

16d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Senior Software Development Engineer

at Pushpay (New Zealand) Limited

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Design and build high-level systems
Strong teams. Strong craft. Real customer impact.
Enjoy challenging yourself!

Design and build high-level systems
Strong teams. Strong craft. Real customer impact.
Enjoy challenging yourself!

If you enjoy solving complex problems, diving into the 'why' & figuring out the 'how', you will be engaged to learn, grow, & expand your expertise!

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

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

14d ago

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