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Where you look for jobs matters as much as how you apply. This guide covers the main platforms, the hidden job market, and a unique NZ programme designed to help newcomers break in.

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Job Boards & Platforms

PlatformBest ForLink
SeekLargest NZ job board with strong IT section and salary insightsseek.co.nz
Trade Me JobsNZ-owned; great for smaller companies and roles not listed on Seektrademe.co.nz/jobs
LinkedIn JobsInternational and NZ roles; essential for networking and being found by recruiterslinkedin.com/jobs
Indeed NZAggregates jobs from many sources; good for contract rolesnz.indeed.com
Student Job Search (SJS)Part-time, internship, and graduate roles for studentssjs.co.nz
Careers.govt.nzGovernment roles and career planning toolscareers.govt.nz
Set up email alerts on Seek and LinkedIn with specific keywords for your target roles. Being one of the first applicants significantly increases your chances of being seen.

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The Hidden Job Market

An estimated 30% of IT jobs in New Zealand are never publicly advertised on job boards.
These roles are filled through referrals, internal networks, and direct applications to company career pages. Here is how to access them:
  • Check company career pages directly — Many companies post roles on their own website before (or instead of) paying for job board listings
  • Build your network — Attend meetups, have coffee meetings, and stay active in online tech communities
  • Watch the DevelopNZ Slack — The #jobs channel often has roles posted days or weeks before they appear on Seek. See our Tech Communities page to join
  • Follow target companies on LinkedIn — You will see new roles in your feed as soon as they are posted

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Companies to Watch

These NZ tech employers regularly hire and are worth checking directly:

Xero

Cloud accounting platform — major NZ tech employer.

Datacom

IT services and solutions across NZ and Australia.

Spark NZ

Telecommunications and digital services.

Trade Me

NZ’s largest online marketplace.

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare

Medical devices — strong engineering and data teams.

Vista Group

Cinema software used globally — HQ in Auckland.
Create a personal watchlist of 10–15 companies you admire. Check their career pages every week or two — this is how many people find roles with less competition.

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Summer of Tech

Summer of Tech is a free programme specifically designed to help students and recent graduates launch their tech careers in New Zealand.
  • Who can join — Any student enrolled at or recently graduated from a NZ tertiary institution
  • What it offers — Free bootcamps, CV workshops, and technical training run by industry volunteers
  • Meet & Greet events — Skip the cold application process and meet hiring managers face-to-face
  • Fair pay guaranteed — All roles listed through Summer of Tech must pay at least the NZ Living Wage
  • Cost — Completely free for candidates
Summer of Tech is one of the best ways to get your first NZ tech role if you are a student or recent graduate. Registration is open year-round at summeroftech.co.nz/candidates.

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Next Steps

Recruitment Agencies

Free agencies that can connect you with roles not on job boards.

CV & Interview Prep

NZ-specific CV standards and interview strategies.