This is a varied role for someone who can turn complex policy and reform into easy-to-understand communications, while also helping implement marketing plans that raise the profile of LGNZ programmes. You’ll work within a supportive and collaborative team.

Mō mātou | About LGNZ

Local Government New Zealand’s (LGNZ) vision is to create the most active and inclusive local democracy in the world. To achieve that, they champion, connect and support local government.

LGNZ represents the national interest of councils across New Zealand, advocates for local government on critical issues, decodes policy, makes submissions and develops thought leadership. They connect members through networks, sector events and a must-attend annual conference, SuperLocal, that brings everyone together, as well as promoting best practice.

Te āhua o te tūrunga | The nature of the role

This is a 12-month fixed-term contract working across both communications and marketing functions. The focus is on creating clear, accessible content, while also supporting the Marketing Manager to put marketing plans into action, promote LGNZ programmes, and help the public understand the important role local government plays.

Aspects of the role will include:

• Leading the production of LGNZ’s key member communications.
• Writing clear and compelling content for multiple purposes and channels, including websites, social media and newsletters.
• Collaborating with policy experts and stakeholders to identify communications angles that excite, educate and inform members.
• Turning complex policy content into clear, engaging and empowering communications for members.
• Develop marketing materials to support campaigns, events and programmes.

Ngā tino pūkenga me wheako | Essential knowledge, skills and experiences

We are seeking a senior communications and marketing professional, for whom communications is their strong suit.

You will offer:

• A senior level of experience in communications (at least five years), with exposure to working across marketing teams.
• Exceptional writing skills, with the ability to turn complex information into clear, plain-English messaging.
• Proven ability to create compelling, engaging content across multiple channels.
• Experience creating marketing materials to support the successful delivery of marketing plans.
• Creativity, curiosity and innovative thinking.
• An interest in politics and local government.

This role will suit someone who thrives on juggling multiple content creation tasks, meeting deadlines and embracing feedback. You’ll be open and adaptable, always looking for ways to support colleagues with your skills and experience.

Tā mātou e tuku |What’s on offer

LGNZ takes the opinions and needs of their people seriously. LGNZ people say that they appreciate working in an environment that is supportive, flexible, creative, positive and fun. They’ve identified that the success of the team depends on feeling connected, appreciated, inspired, curious, optimistic and supported. These are real sentiments identified by the people who work for LGNZ.

Other benefits you will enjoy:

• 5 weeks of annual leave, plus 3 additional days per annum between Christmas and New Year
• A genuinely flexible working environment
• Modern offices in the Cuba Quarter
• Subsidised health insurance

Applications for this role will be reviewed daily and close at 9am on Tuesday 10th of March, or earlier if the right applicant is identified. Please do not delay click the APPLY NOW with your CV and cover letter. For a copy of the position description and more information please contact Katie Kemp on 021 928 232 at Talent Aotearoa. All applications will be acknowledged electronically.

Opportunity knocks…

We’re recruiting a Business Analyst to join our government client on a permanent basis. You’ll be working in a highly collaborative environment, contributing to large-scale initiatives across data, systems, and digital transformation.

Why you’re special…

• You’re a Business Analyst with 3-5 years’ experience (this is not a senior role), bringing strong documentation and process-mapping skills, plus a genuine ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels.
• You communicate clearly, collaborate naturally, and build trusted relationships across technical and non-technical teams.
• You have delivered data-centric projects, including data warehouse implementations, migrations, integrations, or privacy and compliance initiatives.
• You’ve contributed to complex, enterprise-scale projects, including ERP or CRM implementations, cross-platform integrations, or large web projects (new builds or major enhancements).
• Bonus points if you’ve worked with Salesforce.

What’s in it for you?

• Join a purpose-led organisation with a diverse and active project pipeline.
• Auckland CBD location.
• Supportive, close-knit team environment.
• Permanent opportunity.

Please apply now to register your interest.

We are only able to consider candidates with relevant NZ work rights who are currently based in New Zealand.

Join an industry leader developing innovative solutions for customer and client front-line portals.

You will play a pivotal role in architecting, designing, and implementing solutions that connect diverse systems and APIs.

Required Skills:

• Proven experience with MuleSoft and Java for backend development
• Strong proficiency in RESTful API development and integration
• Familiarity with end-to-end integration testing protocols
• Expertise in version control systems (preferably Git) and CI/CD pipelines
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and a collaborative approach to teamwork
• Ability to write clean, maintainable, and efficient code
• Experience working within an agile squad and familiarity with associated documentation and processes

This is an initial 6 month contract with opportunity for extension.

Please apply with an updated CV for a confidential chat.

Overview:

Are you a Senior Project Coordinator looking for your next contracting opportunity? Our client is seeking a Senior Project Coordinator ideally with financial services experience (or similar large environments) who will play a key role in leading project coordination activities for a variety of technology projects.

Required Skills:

• 5+ years of proven project coordination experience, gained across multiple projects and teams, and within a financial services context preferably.
• Expert knowledge of delivery frameworks and project governance methodologies.
• Strong financial and analytical skills, with an ability to facilitate financial oversight within projects.
• Experience and understanding of risk & issue management and reporting.
• Proficiency in project management tools such as Confluence & Jira.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders.

Other Requirements:

• Location: Must be based in Auckland and willing to go to the office 3 days per week.
• Ideally, a notice period of 2 weeks or shorter, however 4 week notice periods will be considered

Please not we are only able to consider candidates based in NZ with work rights in place.

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About the role

This role suits an analyst ready to step up – taking responsibility for investigations, supporting response coordination, and contributing to SOC maturity.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead investigation of security alerts and incidents
• Coordinate and support incident response
• Identify gaps and improvements in detection and response
• Contribute to playbooks and continuous improvement
• Support on-call operations

What we’re looking for

• Proven experience in a SOC role
• Strong incident investigation and response capability
• Experience with SIEM, EDR and cloud platforms
• Clear communicator who works well across teams and is highly adaptable

• Proven experience with ICT/Technology, particularly in deploying and maintaining IT services.
• Minimum of 1 year of engaging in routine operational tasks, assisting with troubleshooting, and ensuring compliance with technical standards.
• Strong ability to implement solutions and assist in resolving technical issues while coordinating with team members.
• Demonstrated willingness and capability to learn and adapt technical skills to support daily operations.

• Familiarity with service management processes and frameworks, particularly ITIL.
• Experience in planning and deploying IT solutions in a variety of settings.
• Knowledge of enhancing digital workspace experiences with a focus on usability and performance.

• Technical certifications are preferred, though not mandatory (e.g., CompTIA A+, Microsoft Certified).
• Background in computer science, information technology, or a related field is advantageous.

Overview:
Our client is undergoing significant modernisation and requires a number of experienced (Level 3) engineers for their modern workplace environment.

As a Level 3 Engineer, you providing advanced support across various platforms and technologies. This involves being the escalation point of onsite engineers, and working with vendors where appropriate to resolve business critical issues.

Ideally you will have experience across a number of these platforms and environments:
You do not need experience across all of the platforms and systems below.

• Proficient in Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM) and Intune
• Experience in application packaging and mobile device management
• Solid understanding of on-premises and online Exchange environments
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 (M365) and Power Platforms
• Knowledge of Citrix and Horizon VDI
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities

Nice to Have Skills:

• Experience with ITIL frameworks
• Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Python)
• Knowledge of networking concepts and security protocols

This has the potential to be a long-term contracting opportunity, apply with an up-to-date resume for a confidential discussion.

Please note, due to the nature of the contracts we will only be considering candidates with a current right to work in New Zealand.

• Proficient in Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM) and Intune
• Experience in application packaging and mobile device management
• Solid understanding of on-premises and online Exchange environments
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 (M365) and Power Platforms
• Knowledge of Citrix and Horizon VDI
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities

• Experience with ITIL frameworks
• Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Python)
• Knowledge of networking concepts and security protocols

• Initial 6 month contract open to permanent as well
• 5 days in the office
• Work on a greenfields project

Our is building a brand-new platform from scratch – and they need a sharp Full Stack .NET Developer to help deliver the MVP.

This is a high-impact project with a hard deadline and a long runway. If you like fast delivery, real ownership, and seeing your work go live quickly this is the kind of project developers enjoy.

Open to contract or permanent.

What you’ll be doing

• Building a map-driven web application from the ground up
• Delivering lean, pragmatic MVP features
• Working in a tight Agile team
• Making fast technical decisions
• Shipping product, not polishing endlessly

Tech

• .NET / C# (essential) – A minimumof 3-4 years of commercial experience full stack dev for an intermediate role
• React experience (bonus)
• Mapbox / GIS / mapping experience highly valued
• Agile delivery

You’ll suit this role if you

• If you are an experienced C#/.Net Developer
• Understand MVP thinking (build fast, iterate later)
• Work well under deadlines
• Communicate clearly
• Take feedback professionally
• Focus on solutions, not ego

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• Proficient in Power BI, SQL, and Python for in-depth data analysis and visualisation.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex datasets and translate findings into actionable insights.
• Experience in developing and maintaining dashboards and reports specifically related to customer behaviour for tracking customer engagement metrics.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of presenting data findings clearly and effectively to stakeholders.
• A solid understanding of customer experience principles, with a knack for identifying opportunities for service enhancement.

• Familiarity with Databricks for exploratory analysis and data preparation.
• Experience in the financial services industry or similar environment.
• Understanding of predictive modeling techniques for customer retention and engagement.

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Technology, Data Science, Business Analytics, or a related field.
• A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a similar data analysis or insights role.

• Business Analyst – Insurance Platform Upgrade

Auckland | Contract till early December 2026 | Hybrid

Opportunity knocks…

We’re seeking an experienced Business Analyst to support an in-flight core insurance platform upgrade. This role fills a critical gap on the programme and requires someone with strong BA rigor, and reduce delivery risk. Your role is to surface impacts early and ensure nothing breaks.

The inside word…

• Core insurance system upgrade / implementation

• Strong focus on current vs future state analysis and gap identification

• Vendor-led upgrade with business-owned outcomes

• Heavy stakeholder engagement across business, vendor, and delivery teams

• Hybrid working, cooperative and pragmatic team culture

You’ll be responsible for…

• Current-state and future-state discovery with business stakeholders

• Gap analysis to identify functional and behavioural changes

• Identifying impacts, risks, and downstream issues

• Partnering with PMs, developers, testers, vendor, and internal SMEs

• Supporting test readiness with BA-level validation (not a testing role)

What we’re looking for…

• Insurance domain experience – essential

• Strong BA experience on system implementations or platform upgrades

• Confident stakeholder engagement in complex environments

Nice to have:

• Integration or API exposure

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Overview:

Our forward-thinking financial services client is expanding their digital presence and is seeking a Senior Business Analyst to play a key role in a large-scale digital transformation.

Working across multiple initiatives, you will partner closely with business leaders and delivery teams to understand the organisation’s vision, objectives, and desired outcomes. You will assess the impact of initiatives, identify who is affected, evaluate where genuine value is created, and determine how that value can be measured and realised. From there, you will translate complex business needs into clear, actionable, and well-structured requirements that enable teams to execute with confidence.

Acting as the central point of collaboration across multiple business units and departments, you will align stakeholders, cut through ambiguity, and ensure initiatives are well defined, strategically aligned, and ready for delivery. You will work end to end from early discovery and problem definition through to detailed analysis, delivery support, and benefits realisation.

You will contribute across a broad digital portfolio, ranging from hands-on enhancements to web, mobile, and CRM platforms through to complex initiatives such as system replacements, platform migrations, and process re-engineering. Your ability to balance big-picture transformation thinking with detailed analysis will be critical to delivering meaningful, measurable outcomes.

Required Skills:

• Proven experience as a Senior Business Analyst delivering multiple complex digital and transformation initiatives, preferably within financial services
• Strong experience operating across both discovery and delivery phases, including detailed functional and non-functional requirements
• Demonstrated ability to assess business impact, value, dependencies, and risks
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with experience working across multiple business units and levels of seniority
• Ability to break down ambiguous problems and translate them into structured, actionable work for delivery teams
• Experience collaborating with third-party vendors and technology partners in an outsourced environment
• Strong documentation skills, including the ability to reverse engineer existing systems and specifications
• Familiarity with agile methodologies, modern product practices, and iterative delivery
• Proficiency in tools such as Jira, Confluence, and Lucid

Nice to Have Skills:

• Experience with customer journey mapping, value stream mapping, and service design
• Knowledge of regulatory and compliance considerations in financial services
• Experience contributing to or leading large transformation programmes
• Background in fast-paced or evolving environments

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst delivering digital or transformation initiatives

If you are an adaptable and detail-oriented Business Analyst looking to make a significant impact in a busy digital environment, we encourage you to apply.

Please note we will only be considering candidates currently located in New Zealand with working rights.