Technical Lead 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

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 twelve 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)

12h ago

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

Senior Technical Lead

at Beyond Recruitment - NZ’s best career opportunities – jobs all over Aotearoa

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland(Hybrid)

Proven technical leadership across complex projects
Strong networking, security & integration knowledge
Auckland - Hybrid role

Proven technical leadership across complex projects
Strong networking, security & integration knowledge
Auckland - Hybrid role

Apply now if you thrive in fast-paced technical delivery environments and enjoy leading complex implementation projects.

subClassification: Programme & Project ManagementProgramme & Project Management

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

1d 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 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 three days ago

Technical Lead (Java Spring Boot)

at Datacom

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Career Progression and Growth
Dynamic and Supportive work culture
The opportunity to work in a leading ANZ company

Career Progression and Growth
Dynamic and Supportive work culture
The opportunity to work in a leading ANZ company

Our purposeDatacom works with organisations and communities across Australia and New Zealand to make a difference in people's lives and help org

subClassification: Team LeadersTeam Leaders

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

3d 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 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 fourteen days ago

Technical Solutions Team Lead

at Tribe

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Lead a dynamic team in a values-driven, supportive environment.
Directly impact customer success with hands-on problem-solving.
Enjoy diverse work: office-based, problem-solving, and customer visits.

Lead a dynamic team in a values-driven, supportive environment.
Directly impact customer success with hands-on problem-solving.
Enjoy diverse work: office-based, problem-solving, and customer visits.

Lead a dynamic team and solve complex technical challenges, enhance customer success, and drive impactful solutions at Tribe in Christchurch.

subClassification: Help Desk & IT SupportHelp Desk & IT Support

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

14d ago

Listed seven hours ago

Technology Service Lead

at Comspek International Limited

This is a Full time job

Wellington

Great Salary!

We’re looking for an experienced Service Lead to take ownership of a large scale service partnership and lead the delivery of high quality

subClassification: Programme & Project ManagementProgramme & Project Management

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

7h 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 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 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 three days ago

Technical Lead (.Net)

at Datacom

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury(Hybrid)

Career Progression and Growth
Dynamic and Supportive work culture
The opportunity to work in a leading ANZ company

Career Progression and Growth
Dynamic and Supportive work culture
The opportunity to work in a leading ANZ company

Competitive salary and benefits package Hybrid role, CBD office Challenging and varied work, AI opportunities Join our awesome Ōtautahi team and

subClassification: Team LeadersTeam Leaders

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

3d ago

Listed six days ago

Technical Lead - SAP

at Chorus

This is a Full time job

Wellington(Hybrid)

Enjoy hybrid working with flexibility to find work/life balance
Competitive benefits package
Lead and evolve critical SAP platforms

Enjoy hybrid working with flexibility to find work/life balance
Competitive benefits package
Lead and evolve critical SAP platforms

Lead critical SAP platforms, driving operational excellence, stability, automation, and technical leadership in a complex environment.

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

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

6d 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 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 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

Business Applications Technical Lead

at Auckland Council

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Collaborative Environment: Work within a supportive and inclusive culture
Fantastic opportunity to contribute to Tāmaki Makaurau's future
Flexible Work Arrangements: Enjoy a work-life balance that suits your needs.

Collaborative Environment: Work within a supportive and inclusive culture
Fantastic opportunity to contribute to Tāmaki Makaurau's future
Flexible Work Arrangements: Enjoy a work-life balance that suits your needs.

Auckland Council Technology Services looking for Tech lead

subClassification: Team LeadersTeam Leaders

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

10d ago•Expiring

Listed thirteen days ago

Technical Lead

at Evolve Recruitment Group

This is a Full time job

Auckland(Hybrid)

Purpose-led organisation using technology to improve lives at scale
Iconic NZ brand with new leadership striving for ambitious change
Additional annual leave, hybrid working, fantastic work life balance

Purpose-led organisation using technology to improve lives at scale
Iconic NZ brand with new leadership striving for ambitious change
Additional annual leave, hybrid working, fantastic work life balance

Join modernisation and uplift engineering capability across multiple squads. Work with modern cloud‑native engineering TypeScript and Azure.

Recruited byLaura Douglas

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

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

13d 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 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 eight days ago

Tech Lead

at Stuff Digital Limited

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Define and drive end-to-end architecture and technical strategy
Establish standards, patterns, and governance across architecture, security & AI
Be part of a high-performing, collaborative team that values innovation

Define and drive end-to-end architecture and technical strategy
Establish standards, patterns, and governance across architecture, security & AI
Be part of a high-performing, collaborative team that values innovation

This is a hands-on, in-house role. You’ll lead a team of 2-3 engineers directly and have meaningful technical influence across our wider team.

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

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

8d ago

Listed eleven 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)

11h ago

Listed eight days ago

Technical and Projects Lead

at Peak Recruitment New Zealand Ltd

This is a Full time job

Waitakere & West Auckland, Auckland

Lead technical projects from concept to launch
Join a global Kiwi manufacturer known for sustainable innovation
Enjoy wellness perks, flexibility and development support

Lead technical projects from concept to launch
Join a global Kiwi manufacturer known for sustainable innovation
Enjoy wellness perks, flexibility and development support

Drive technical projects, testing and product innovation at Autex, with great people, wellness benefits and global product impact.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Design & Architecture(Design & Architecture)

8d ago

Listed nine hours ago

Developer Lead - SAP

at Evolve Recruitment Group

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland(Hybrid)

Auckland based or fully remote NZ
Initial 6‑month contract with extension potential
High‑impact SAP programme with an inclusive, collaborative culture

Auckland based or fully remote NZ
Initial 6‑month contract with extension potential
High‑impact SAP programme with an inclusive, collaborative culture

Exciting opportunity for an experienced Technical Lead (SAP) contractor to support delivery across a large-scale transformation

Recruited byLouise Hickey

subClassification: Developers/ProgrammersDevelopers/Programmers

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

9h ago

Listed one day ago

Senior Engineer

at SBS Wealth

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

First in-house engineer at a growing NZ wealth manager. Build the advisor digital experience. TypeScript, full-stack, Wellington, hybrid contract.

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

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

1d ago

Listed nine days ago

Lead Software Engineer

at Kordia

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Work across complex, interconnected systems, translating business strategy into scalable, secure and resilient architectures

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

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

9d 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

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