Join a high-performing engineering squad working on complex backend microservices that power large-scale digital customer experiences. This is a great opportunity for a Senior Test Engineer – or a strong Intermediate looking to step up – to play a key role in uplifting automation, improving test coverage, and ensuring quality across a cloud-native, microservices-based environment.

About the Role

You’ll join the Messaging Squad within a modern cloud environment, working closely with Developers, QA, SRE, Product and Architecture teams. Your focus will be on both manual and automated testing across backend microservices, with a strong emphasis on C# automation and API-level testing.

The role is available now, and the team is ready to onboard the right person as soon as they’re able to start.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Designing, developing, and executing automated tests using C#
• Expanding and maintaining automation frameworks
• Conducting API, integration, backend and microservices testing
• Completing manual testing where required (approx. 40%)
• Identifying, raising, triaging and documenting defects
• Collaborating with Developers, Team Leads, Product Owners and QA
• Contributing to CI/CD testing practices
• Ensuring test cases, documentation and automation are kept to a high standard
• Supporting production incidents when required
• (For Seniors) Mentoring junior/intermediate testers and contributing to testing strategy

Key Skills & Experience

Must-Have

• Strong automation experience using C# (recent or within last 3-4 years)
• Hands-on experience in cloud environments (purely on-prem backgrounds unsuitable)
• Solid backend / microservices testing experience
• Strong API testing capability
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines
• Strong understanding of QA fundamentals, defect management and documentation

Nice to Have

• Performance testing experience (e.g., JMeter)
• Familiarity with TDD/BDD
• Exposure to mobile testing (not essential)

Who This Will Suit

• A Senior Test Engineer who wants to own automation, influence best practices, and work across a modern cloud-native microservices domain
• OR a high-level Intermediate Test Engineer with strong automation skills who is ready to step up
• Someone who enjoys close collaboration in a cross-functional squad
• A tester who is comfortable working in ambiguous or evolving environments and improving testing maturity

Why Join This Team?

• Work on meaningful backend systems within a modern cloud tech stack
• High visibility role within a growing engineering function
• Supportive Engineering Team Lead and collaborative squad
• Real opportunity to uplift automation coverage and leave your mark
• Strong culture of learning, quality and continuous improvement

Overview:

Our forward thinking financial services client is looking to grow their digital product team, your expertise as a Senior Business Analyst will help shape the future of financial services. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in bridging the gap between diverse stakeholder needs and technical solutions. As part of an agile team, you’ll tackle a variety of tasks-from spearheading small enhancements on web, mobile apps, and CRM systems to managing larger projects involving system replacements and migrations. Your attention to detail and commitment to accuracy will ensure a shared understanding of intended outcomes, driving our projects toward success.

Required Skills:

• Proven experience as a Senior Business Analyst, preferably with some experience in a financial services environment
• Experience in digital and future focused projects
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly
• Experience in collaborating with third-party IT suppliers in an outsourced environment
• Ability to reverse engineer specification documents and provide direction to junior team members
• Familiarity with agile methodologies and modern product management techniques
• Proficiency in tools such as Jira, Confluence, and Lucid

Nice to Have Skills:

• Experience with customer journey mapping and client experience (CX) strategies
• Knowledge of compliance requirements in regulated industries
• Previous experience in a startup or rapidly growing environment

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in business analysis within the financial services sector

Other Requirements:

• Flexibility to work in our office three days a week, with Tuesday and Thursday as core days, while accommodating project needs
• The ability to innovate and present information in new and engaging ways

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. Join us in transforming the financial services landscape!

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

Are you an experienced Solution Architect with a strong background in Enterprise Managed Services? Our client is seeking an intermediate-level contractor who can shape, negotiate, and deliver well-architected managed service solutions across a broad enterprise customer base.

This role requires someone who understands the realities of Managed Services operations – from commercial risk and SLAs through to the design of robust, on-prem infrastructure solutions. You’ll work closely with senior architects, sales, commercial teams, and customers to scope, structure, and position compelling “as-a-service” offerings.

What you’ll be doing

• Designing well-architected Managed Services solutions across infrastructure, cloud, and security.
• Supporting the creation of contracts, SOWs, pricing models, and commercial constructs, ensuring risks are well managed (legal, commercial, finance, SLAs).
• Collaborating with account teams and internal/external stakeholders to deliver scalable, market-competitive service models.
• Leading and contributing to RFQ/RFP/RFI responses.
• Presenting and communicating the value of Managed Services offerings to customers across the ANZ region.
• Leveraging expertise across wider architecture and delivery teams – deep specialisation in storage or GreenLake-type platforms is not required (support available).

What we’re looking for

✔ You must have current Enterprise Managed Services experience.

✔ Strong experience with contract negotiation, pricing models, and understanding of commercial and business risk.

✔ Solid hardware infrastructure knowledge, particularly on-prem environments (cloud experience welcome but secondary).

✔ Background across operational, delivery, or architectural domains within Managed Services.

✔ Ability to communicate with senior stakeholders and translate customer requirements into scalable service offerings.

✔ High-level understanding of core IT domains (compute, storage, backup, virtualisation, cloud, security).

Why this role?

• Long-term 12-month contract with strong likelihood of extension.
• Hybrid working, with time spent both from home and in the Auckland CBD office.
• Ideal for an intermediate-level Solution Architect looking to step into a broader commercial and architectural role.
• Join a major enterprise environment via Talent and contribute to high-value Managed Services engagements.
• Supportive, collaborative team with access to senior technical experts.

How to Apply

If you’re an experienced Enterprise Managed Services professional with strong commercial acumen and a passion for architecting scalable service solutions, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or reach out to Dean Liszewski at Talent for a confidential chat.

• Auckland CBD – 12-Month Fixed Term Fixed Term contract
• Hybrid working – 3 days onsite
• High-impact digital transformation

We’re partnering with a leading business in the financial services sector and they need a Senior Business Analyst to join their cross-functional teams on API and integration-focused projects.

You’ll play a key role in enabling connected customer experiences across platforms, helping deliver scalable and efficient B2B solutions through smart API design, seamless systems integration, and agile delivery.

If you’re a proactive BA with strong stakeholder skills and a curious mind for how things connect behind the scenes then this role is for you.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead analysis across integration and API-focused initiatives
• Gather and document requirements, define business processes, and align stakeholders
• Facilitate workshops with devs, testers, product owners and business SMEs
• Drive solution delivery within Agile squads
• Support continuous improvement of digital capability and ways of working

What You’ll Bring

• 5+ years as a Business Analyst working across software and integration projects
• Confident in API concepts, system connectivity, and cross-platform integration
• Agile delivery experience
• Excellent workshop facilitation, documentation and stakeholder engagement skills
• Insurance or financial services experience a bonus or fast learning curves welcomed!

Please note: This role requires NZ working rights.
Sound like you? Please apply today or reach out for a confidential chat.

Opportunities like this within events do not come along every day.

In proud partnership with Local Government New Zealand, we seek a person who is looking for a career opportunity within events, someone who thrives in the delivery of events and is driven to deliver unique and exceptional experiences.

This person will have 2-3 years’ experience in events and be seeking a new role where they can apply their skills in logistics, attention to detail and multi-tasking, with learning, growth and development opportunities. Working within a fast-paced environment, this role supports the Events and Sponsorship Manager to deliver business events that result in a positive experience for LGNZ members.

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

LGNZ prides itself on the delivery of a range of bespoke, high-quality business events, such as their annual conference, which continues to grow, attracting between 600 – 800 delegates, alongside other member events throughout the year.

With members at the heart of everything they do, LGNZ consistently aims to exceed their members’ expectations.

Reporting to and supported by the Events and Sponsorship Manager, you will grow your skills by:

• Assisting in planning, organising, and hosting business events
• Co-ordinating all aspects of event logistics. This will include booking venues, travel and accommodation, pack-in and out, troubleshooting at the event, speaker briefings and pre-event run throughs.
• Liaising with suppliers, partners, exhibitors, speakers, and stakeholders – ensuring they are well informed, and all mutually agreed deliverables are met.
• Collaborating with the wider LGNZ team to ensure they are well informed about upcoming events, engaging the different skills and expertise across the team to support event success.
• Managing a diverse range of event inquiries with a member-centric lens.
• Undertaking a wide range of event administrative tasks, including email and calendar management, name tag duty, spreadsheet creation, planning and more!

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

This is an all-encompassing, broad and busy business events role for someone who is at their best juggling multiple priorities and working to tight deadlines. To be successful in this role, you will have:

• 2-3 years’ experience in event coordination
• Commitment to providing exceptional service and experiences for clients
• Strong communication skills, with a readiness to pick up the phone when necessary
• Demonstrated experience in effective multi-tasking and problem solving
• An eye for detail
• A genuine passion and interest in events coupled with a strong desire to learn and grow your events network and knowledge
• A willingness to pitch in – for you no task is too small, or too big!

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 5pm on Sunday 30 November, therefore 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 or Cameron Moffatt on Cameron.moffatt@talentinternational.com at Talent Aotearoa. All applications will be acknowledged electronically.

🧭 Capability/ Tech Lead- Backend Focused Java preferred or similar tech

📍 Auckland CBD | Permanent | Hybrid flexible working

💰 Salary + Benefits | Provide Tech Leadership, developing coding standards and guidelines – forward looking role.

Here’s a rare opportunity to lead technical capability without the admin of direct reports. This is a leadership role-perfect for someone who still loves to get hands-on with code (circa 30-40%) but thrives when uplifting others, setting engineering standards, and shaping future tech decisions.

You won’t just be solving problems-you’ll be setting the playbook on how they’re solved.

🚀 Why This Role is Unique

• Blend of hands-on coding + architectural thinking
• No direct reports – influence through capability, not hierarchy
• Greenfield opportunity to help shape the dev practice, guidelines, and future tech direction
• Engage closely with Architects, POs, PMs, BAs, and testers across full delivery spectrum

🧱 Key Responsibilities

• Act as the Technical Lead/SME for a backend-focused engineering squad
• Contribute ~30-40% to coding, the rest focused on:
• Mentoring and coaching
• Defining and improving engineering standards
• Investigating new technologies and tools
• Collaborating with other Capability Leads to shape forward-looking tech direction

• Solve complex technical challenges in an environment where reverse-engineering and integration work is key
• Champion strong coding practices, documentation, and architecture-level decisions

🧠 What You’ll Bring

• 7+ years in backend development – Java preferred (C#/.NET also welcome)
• Experience with enterprise or third-party platforms (insurance, financial services a plus)
• Comfortable navigating systems with limited source code access
• Solid understanding of DevOps, CI/CD, and modern integration patterns
• Familiarity with Azure or cloud environments from a dev point of view
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills – you’re pragmatic, positive, and not afraid to speak up
• Passion for mentoring, continuous improvement, and future-focused thinking

Ready to step into a strategic, influential role without stepping away from the code completely ?

Join a leading telco organisation driving continuous improvement in network performance and reliability.

Talent’s client is expanding their Network Engineering team and looking for two IP DevOps Engineers to play a key role in designing, implementing, and operating critical IP infrastructure that keeps millions of customers connected.

What you’ll be doing

• Design and deliver scalable, cost-effective network solutions aligned with architecture and operational standards.
• Manage capacity, lifecycle, and performance for IP platforms.
• Implement network changes, ensuring quality, testing, and reliability.
• Drive automation and continuous improvement across network operations.
• Participate in 24×7 on-call rotations and planned night work (within a standard 40-hour week).
• Contribute to roadmap and capital planning initiatives.

What you’ll bring

• 5+ years’ experience in telecommunications or ICT.
• Strong technical skills across MPLS, BGP, Ethernet, SDN, QoS, and firewall/security.
• Proven experience in network automation and DevOps practices.
• Solid understanding of ITIL and Agile methodologies.
• Tertiary qualification or equivalent industry experience.
• Excellent communicator who thrives in high-performing, collaborative teams.

Why you’ll love it

Join a high-performing network team focused on innovation, reliability, and performance. You’ll work in a supportive, collaborative environment that values flexibility, ownership, and continuous learning – all while contributing to one of New Zealand’s most critical network domains.

📅 Start: ASAP

📍 Location: Auckland (Hybrid working)

📆 Contract: Until 31 March 2026

Apply Now

If you’re an experienced IP or Network Engineer ready to take on a new challenge, hit Apply today – we’d love to hear from you!

Overview:

Our client is looking for a Software Developer experienced in .Net, C# and SQL to join them on a contract basis until June 2026.

Based in the heart of Auckland CBD, you’ll contribute to exciting projects, utilizing your skills to enhance application performance and security.

Hybrid working model.
Required Skills:

• Strong expertise in .Net and C#
• Strong experience with SQL and REST APIs
• Solid understanding of security practices for APIs
• Familiarity with software design patterns
• Hands-on experience with client-server and n-tier architectures

Nice to Have Skills:

• Experience with Cloud technologies
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies
• Familiarity with Blazor framework
• Previous exposure to the financial services industry

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• Proven experience as a Software Developer, ideally within financial services

Other Requirements:

• Contract duration through June 2026
• Hybrid work model requiring 3 days in the office per week
• There is a 2 week Christmas shut down period
• Rate up to $105 per hour + GST

We invite you to apply today!

Opportunity knocks…

We are recruiting a Senior Database Administrator for a market-leading SaaS company at the intersection of healthcare and technology. This is a critical role to guide the database migration from SQL Server to PostgreSQL and shape the architecture of the platform for the future.

Why you’re special…

• Expert in PostgreSQL, with strong experience in performance tuning and query optimization at an enterprise level.
• Skilled in designing and administering RDS and Aurora; candidates with experience in one plus AWS scaling will also be considered.
• Experienced in database architecture design, backup strategies, and recovery planning.
• Ability to mentor and guide teams on PostgreSQL best practices.
• Familiarity with SQL Server and OLAP is a plus.

What’s in it for you…

• A newly created high-impact role.
• Generous budget for tools and professional development.
• Access to advanced company-wide tools.
• Work with smart, collaborative teams and enjoy autonomy and trust to get things done.

Please note we can only consider candidates with relevant NZ work rights in place for this position.

Opportunity knocks…

We are recruiting a Senior Developer for a technology-driven, market leading SaaS organization operating at the intersection of healthcare and innovation. Their focus is on creating integrated digital solutions that empower professionals to run efficient, patient focused practices.

Why you’re special…

• A minimum of 5 years software development experience, preferably in SaaS or cloud-native environments.
• In terms of technology your focus is on C#, .NET 8+, and ASP.NET, with strong experience in at least one modern JavaScript/TypeScript framework (such as Blazor, React or Angular). This role is fullstack with a leaning more towards front end.
• Solid experience designing and developing APIs.
• Strong background in cloud architecture and service integration, particularly within AWS and/or Azure.
• Background working with NoSQL databases.
• A commitment to continuous learning and adaptation in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

What’s in it for you…

• Challenging problems – engage in a high-impact platform migration project.
• Generous budget for tooling and professional development.
• Company-wide access to advanced tools.
• Work with smart people and enjoy autonomy and trust to get things done.
• You’ll also have the opportunity to work with the latest technologies, participate in exciting projects, and play a crucial role in an industry that makes a real difference to health outcomes.

Please note we can only consider candidates with relevant NZ work rights in place for this position.

Overview

Our client is embarking on an ambitious project that will shake up their industry and is looking for a highly experience integration developer to be part of the newly created team to help build out the new suite of services.

This is an initial 6 month contract with a good chance of extension (project is looking to be 12-18 months)

Auckland Central location, hybrid working environment (3 days in the office)

Market Rate being offered.

Required Skills

• Proficiency in RESTful API development and integration.
• Strong understanding of Spring Boot and Java is a must have
• Knowledge and experience with Mulesoft would be advantageous
• Solid understanding of end-to-end and integration testing methodologies.
• Familiarity with version control systems, particularly Git.
• Experience in CI/CD pipelines and agile development practices.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and a team-oriented mindset.

If you are looking for a contract position with a very capable and inclusive team, then get in touch.

We’re representing a growing financial services organisation that’s undergoing an exciting period of technology evolution and digital transformation. This is an opportunity to join a collaborative and forward-thinking environment where your ideas will have real impact.
As an Application Support Analyst, you’ll play a key role in keeping business-critical systems running smoothly. You’ll work closely with internal teams, developers, and vendors to troubleshoot, enhance, and evolve applications that underpin the organisation’s operations.

What you’ll do

• Provide third-line support for a range of internal digital applications.
• Troubleshoot user and performance issues, resolving incidents efficiently and communicating progress to stakeholders.
• Manage incident tickets, assess impact, coordinate responses, and maintain clear updates across teams.
• Support data/report requests and recurring application maintenance tasks.
• Monitor system performance, identify issues proactively, and recommend improvements.
• Collaborate with delivery teams and vendors to deploy patches, updates, and new features.
• Maintain clear documentation and assist with user training and onboarding.
• Participate in testing, upgrades, and rollout of new systems or enhancements.

What you’ll bring

• Experience as an Applications Support Analyst who has provided at least Level 2 support across a range of applications, including CRMs.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Good understanding of SQL, databases, and scripting languages.
• Hands-on experience with Jira or Confluence
• Excellent communication skills – comfortable liaising with both technical and business stakeholders.
• A proactive mindset and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

It would be ideal if you also had.

• Exposure to Azure.
• Familiarity with monitoring tools.
• Cloud or service management certifications.

Why you’ll want to join.

This is more than just a support role, it’s a chance to be part of a technology uplift journey within a growing organisation that values collaboration, continuous improvement, and people who take initiative.
If you’re looking to step into a role where technology is genuinely transforming how things are done, we’d love to hear from you.