About the role
If you're up for a challenge, New Zealand can offer you a happy and satisfying career as well as a lifestyle that software engineers in most countries can only dream of.
Great opportunity for software engineers
Your skills are highly sought-after in New Zealand – there are software engineer shortages throughout the country, and demand is growing.
New Zealand's booming tech sector could give you a rewarding career with a large tech exporter or a cool digital startup, as well as the kind of lifestyle most software engineers can only dream of.
Be part of a collaborative, highly connected tech scene and experience a more relaxed, human way of living in one of the world's most beautiful countries. Working conditions are excellent and New Zealand encourages a work-life balance.
Software engineers are on New Zealand's skill shortage lists, so if you have a full-time job offer – and the right experience and qualifications – it may be easier to apply for a visa.
Flexible work
Software engineers in New Zealand have a varied case mix, opportunities to work flexibly, and the support they need to thrive professionally and personally.
New Zealand's tech sector is the country's fastest growing industry, and software engineers are needed to fuel its growth. But the high growth is matched with flexibility; with more than 41% of tech workers with flexible hours.
It's a supportive high-tech environment with extensive investment in digital infrastructure that encourages an innovative, creative, entrepreneurial spirit.
There are vacancies around the country, so you may be able to choose what size of organisation you want to work in and whether you'd like to live in a big city, a fast-growing regional centre or a relaxed country town.
Many software engineers work part-time, especially those with young children.
World renowned quality of life
New Zealand has the work-life balance just right.
Working hard and getting ahead is important to us. We're a well-developed, well-connected country with all sorts of opportunities to advance your career. But New Zealanders also believe life is for living. It's about balancing a good day's work with time for family and friends plus easy access to some of the world's most stunning landscapes.