Principal Engineer - .Net - 12 month contract

  • New Zealand
  • Auckland
  • Contract
  • Negotiable

Opportunity knocks:

We’re partnering with a leading insurance organisation to secure a Principal Engineer on a 12-month contract. This is a critical, high-impact role focused on strengthening technical leadership within a key API platform team.

About you:

You will act as the Senior-most technical leader within a business -facing API team, driving design, quality, and delivery across a suite of APIs.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Strong experience as a Senior/Lead/Principal .NET Engineer
  • Proven background in API design and delivery
  • Solid Azure/cloud experience (or strong readiness to work in cloud environments)
  • Ability to lead technical design and influence teams (without direct people management)
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Experience in financial services or insurance (nice to have)

Tech Environment:

  • .NET / C# (core stack)
  • Microsoft Azure (cloud + API gateway adoption)
  • API development & integration
  • DevSecOps tooling (e.g. SonarQube, Fortify, Mend)
  • Exposure to CI/CD and modern engineering practices

Why This Role Stands Out:

  • Opportunity to shape API strategy and cloud adoption
  • Strong engineering culture with modern tooling
  • Real scope to contribute to AI-led innovation (e.g. GitHub Copilot, enterprise AI initiatives)
  • Collaborative, forward-thinking leadership team with strong backing for change

Next Steps:

If this role sounds like you, APPLY now and submit your CV today!

Please note: Only Auckland-based applications will be considered for this opportunity.

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DevSecOps Engineer

  • New Zealand
  • Wellington
  • Contract
  • Hourly rate
  • 6-month contract based in Wellington
  • Requires a current NZ Security Clearance
  • Full-time role working on meaningful projects within the Defence sector

We’re looking for an experienced DevSecOps Engineer with a current NZ security clearance to work on exciting new projects in the Defence sector.

This is an initial 6-month hourly rate contract, supporting the establishment of new security projects. You’ll bring strong technical capability and the ability to add value quickly.

Key experience and skills:

  • Experience working within SAFe Agile delivery environments
  • Strong understanding of security fundamentals
  • Experience with cloud platforms (ideally Azure) and containerised environments
  • Solid DevOps knowledge, including CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and automation workflows
  • Programming capability to support automation and collaboration with development teams
  • Strong stakeholder engagement and ability to design solutions alongside project teams
  • Adaptable mindset, with the ability to work across evolving teams and ways of working

This is a full-time hourly rate contract (37.5 hours per week), with some flexibility available if required.

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.

How to apply
Click the link to submit your application along with your CV, or for a confidential discussion, contact Harleen Verma on harleen.verma@talentinternational.com

We’ll be reviewing candidates as they apply, so don’t delay.

Applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand and hold a current NZ Security Clearance.

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Senior Developer

  • New Zealand
  • Auckland
  • Contract
  • Negotiable

Opportunity knocks…

Are you ready to make a significant impact in a market leading, technology driven organisation? Our client builds digital platforms for practice management and are seeking talented Senior Engineers to join their expanding team. As they expand their customer base and enhance their platform, your expertise and innovative thinking will be pivotal in solving complex challenges and driving their growth.

Why you’re special…

  • Senior level experience in Java and React
  • Demonstrated ability in architectural design, system thinking, and logic-driven problem-solving.
  • Proven ability to use AI tools for coding assistance.
  • Holistic understanding of both front-end and back-end development.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
  • Ideally you will have experience in a software company, particularly in a growth-oriented environment.
  • Previous involvement in cloud-based software solutions is required.

Other Requirements:

  • Flexibility to work 2-3 days a week in-office on the North Shore.
  • Availability to start between 6 AM and 8 AM would be ideal to ensure alignment with overseas teams.

What’s in it for you…

  • 6 month contract with potential to extend
  • We payroll fortnightly
  • Access to Talent hosted networking events and market insights
  • Join an organisation with a culture of trust, autonomy and technical excellence

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Business Analyst

  • New Zealand
  • Auckland
  • Permanent
  • NZ$11000.00 - NZ$120000 per annum

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.

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Administration and Training Support

  • New Zealand
  • Permanent
  • Negotiable

Water New Zealand is on the lookout for an organised and proactive Administration and Training Support who’s ready to step in and support both corporate services and training functions. A 12-month fixed term opportunity, starting as soon as possible, is an excellent opportunity for someone to grow their experience within a professional, collaborative team.


About Water New Zealand

‘Ka ora te wai, ka ora te whenua, ka ora ngā tāngata’
‘If the water is healthy, the land is healthy, the people are healthy’

Water New Zealand is a membership organisation on an exciting journey of growth. They provide leadership in the sector through collaboration, professional development, and networking. As the largest water industry body in Aotearoa New Zealand, they represent water management professionals and organisations promoting the sustainable management and development of the water environment.


About the Role

This is a busy and varied role, providing essential administrative and training support across the organisation, with a strong focus on ensuring the administration and training function of Water New Zealand runs effectively and delivers a responsive, high-quality service to members.

In this role, key responsibilities will include:
* Providing high-volume administrative support across corporate services
* Acting as a central point for training enquiries, ensuring timely and accurate responses
* Supporting the delivery of virtual instructor led training * Maintaining accurate records and systems across membership and training platforms
* Assisting with membership renewals and general organisational administration to support smooth day-to-day operations

As part of a small team, we expect the responsibilities of this role will vary from time to time, and this person will be agile, happy to jump in and support initiatives and tasks as needed to ensure team success.


About You

You’ll bring strong organisational skills, a proactive approach, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

No task is too small or too big, you take pride in following and executing processes to a high standard, while also looking for ways to improve them.

What we’re looking for

* A self-motivated approach, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
* Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
* A strong process orientation, with the ability to follow established processes accurately and consistently
* Good written and verbal communication skills, with confidence engaging with stakeholders across phone and email
* Strong technical skills, someone who can quickly pick up new systems

In return, you can expect to be warmly welcomed and quickly feel part of a collaborative and supportive team. This is a great opportunity to step into a professional environment, make a real impact, and work within the dynamic, ever-changing water sector that is so critical to Aotearoa New Zealand.


To Apply

To apply for the role, click the APPLY button now! Applications will close as soon as a suitable person is identified.

For further information, and a copy of the full position description, please get in touch with John Keith on 021 205 3252, or Katie Kemp on 021 928 232 at Talent.

Only applicants with the right to work in New Zealand should apply for this position.

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Customer Engineer - Greymouth

  • New Zealand
  • Contract
  • NZ$25.00 - NZ$30.00 per hour

We are looking for a Customer Engineer (IT Technician, hardware engineer, IT engineer) to join our enterprise client.

This position is responsible for providing installation, maintenance and repairs on hardware equipment within an assigned territory/region to assure continuity of customer operations and high levels of customer satisfaction.

Location: based in Greymouth and West Coast region – you will require to travel to different sites not limited to Hokitika, Greymouth, Westport, Reefton and surrounding areas.

You must have a reliable car, own insurance and a full clean drivers license.

Contract length: 3 months initially, may extend but not guaranteed

Hours: minimum of 20 hours per week between the hours of Monday – Friday 8am-5pm – could be opportunity for further hours.

Required skills:

  • Hardware maintenance experience is essential (think fixing PCs or machinery)
  • Technology Savvy
  • Good communication skills

If you’re interested please apply now! Please note we can only consider candidates based in NZ with current valid work rights for this position.

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Digital Experience Designer

  • New Zealand
  • Auckland
  • Permanent
  • Competitive benefits package on offer

Are you passionate about creating seamless and engaging digital experiences? Join our team as a Digital Experience Designer at Milford, a leading New Zealand investment management firm.

In this hybrid design-and-execution role, you will be responsible for the day-to-day content management of Milford’s websites – but this role is much more than content publishing! You will harness your design expertise and front-end development skills to craft exceptional user interfaces across our digital platforms, including the website, client portal, and mobile app.

You will constantly look for ways to optimise journeys across our digital assets, reduce friction in hand-offs to forms and client channels, and own a backlog of test and improvement opportunities. Working closely with the UX Lead, you’ll translate ideas into responsive, accessible, and on-brand experiences – from ideation through to deployment.

Required skills

  • 3-5 years of experience in UX/UI design or front-end development, preferably in financial services, SaaS, or digital marketing.
  • Experience working with content management systems (CMS) such as WordPress or Drupal, including familiarity with back-end integration workflows.
  • Practical experience in content governance, QA, and publishing workflows.
  • Skilled in responsive design with a keen eye for design elements and layout consistency.
  • Competent in Figma for interface design, prototyping, and contributing to design libraries and UX documentation.
  • Proficient in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, with a solid understanding of front-end accessibility standards (WCAG).
  • Experience working within Agile or cross-functional teams.

Nice to have

  • Familiarity with analytics and tracking tools such as Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, or basic SEO/SEM tracking.
  • Experience building and releasing microsite and campaign landing pages, including tracking set-up.
  • Understanding of UX testing methodologies and a keen interest in iterative design improvement.
  • Basic graphic editing or animation skills (e.g. Adobe Creative Suite).

Education
A tertiary qualification in Digital Design, Front-End Development, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), or equivalent practical experience.

If you’re ready to elevate digital experiences and contribute to a team that values client satisfaction, we want to hear from you. Apply to JP Browne today and help shape the future of client interactions at Milford.

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Salesforce Developer

  • New Zealand
  • Auckland
  • Permanent
  • Negotiable

Opportunity knocks:

Are you looking for an opportunity where your skills can truly make an impact?

We’re excited to announce a newly created position for a Salesforce Developer within a renowned international charitable organisation. Our team is driven by a shared passion for creating positive change, and we’re seeking a dynamic Salesforce Developer with an enthusiastic group of professionals committed to making a difference in the world.

About you:

  • Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Salesforce Developer.
  • Proficiency in APEX and a solid understanding of Agile methodologies.
  • Familiarity with SOA design and implementation, including WCF, Web Services, and integration engines such as Mulesoft and SSIS.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong customer service orientation with a knack for problem-solving.

Nice to Have Skills:

  • Experience with Salesforce certifications.
  • Knowledge of Lightning components and Salesforce best practices.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD tools and DevOps processes.

Preferred Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • Previous experience in a non-profit or charitable organisation is a plus.

Other Requirements:

  • This position is based in the Mount Wellington area, offering secure car parking and flexible working hours.
  • Willingness to adapt to the evolving needs of the organisation and participate in ongoing training.

If this role aligns with your skill sets and experience, APPLY today! Please note, only candidates based in Auckland, New Zealand will be considered for this position.

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Golang Developer

  • New Zealand
  • Auckland
  • Contract
  • Negotiable

We’re partnering with Talent’s client to secure a skilled Golang Developer with a strong integration focus. This is a fast-moving opportunity for someone who thrives in modern, cloud-based environments and enjoys working across distributed systems.

With an urgent start and a tight-knit team, this role will suit a hands-on engineer ready to make an immediate impact in a collaborative, delivery-focused setting.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and maintain integration solutions across platforms
  • Develop high-quality backend services using Golang
  • Work across cloud environments to deploy and scale solutions
  • Collaborate with a small, distributed team to deliver outcomes quickly
  • Contribute to best practices in integration architecture and development

What You’ll Bring

  • 5+ years’ professional software development experience
  • Strong background in integration technologies and solutions
  • Minimum 2+ years’ hands-on experience with Go (Golang)
  • Proven experience working with cloud platforms (e.g. AWS, Azure, GCP)
  • Ability to work effectively in remote or distributed teams
  • Exposure to the telecommunications (telco) industry (highly desirable)

Contract Details

  • Duration: Initial 5-month engagement
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Type: Contract

Team & Culture

You’ll be joining a lean, highly collaborative team where autonomy and accountability go hand in hand. The environment is delivery-driven, supportive, and well-suited to engineers who enjoy solving complex integration challenges without heavy bureaucracy.

Why Apply?

  • Immediate start on a high-priority project
  • Work with modern tech in a cloud-first environment
  • Join a focused, agile team with real impact
  • Opportunity to contribute to telco-scale systems

What Next?

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Mainframe Systems Programmer

  • New Zealand
  • Auckland
  • Permanent
  • Paid on-call and standby

Talent’s client is looking for a highly experienced Mainframe Systems Programmer to take ownership of critical CICS & MQ environments supporting high-volume, transaction-heavy systems. This is a long-term opportunity (5-year programme) where you’ll play a key role in ensuring performance, resilience, and stability across mission-critical platforms.
This role suits a true SME who enjoys working at depth in complex z/OS environments and being a go-to expert within a lean, high-impact team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Install, upgrade, and maintain IBM CICS TS and IBM MQ on z/OS (SMP/E)
  • Manage and optimise CICS regions (TOR/AOR/FOR) and CICSPlex SM environments
  • Configure and administer MQ (Queue Managers, Channels, Clusters, QSGs)
  • Monitor and tune performance using RMF/SMF, OMEGAMON, Sysview
  • Troubleshoot complex incidents (abends, dumps, MQ issues, channel failures)
  • Design and support high availability & disaster recovery solutions
  • Drive automation (REXX, JCL, z/OSMF) and reduce manual overhead
  • Implement and manage RACF/ACF2 security controls
  • Partner with application, DB, and infrastructure teams on CICS-MQ integration

What You’ll Bring

  • Deep expertise in CICS TS on z/OS (architecture, config, tuning)
  • Strong experience with CICSPlex SM across multiple regions
  • Proven background in IBM MQ (MQ Series) on z/OS
  • Solid z/OS fundamentals: JCL, TSO/ISPF, SMP/E, JES2, SMF/RMF
  • Experience with high-volume transaction processing environments
  • Strong troubleshooting capability across CICS & MQ ecosystems
  • Automation experience using REXX / JCL

Nice to have:

  • Exposure to DB2, IMS, and modern integration patterns (APIs, Java/COBOL)
  • Advanced dump analysis and IBM support engagement

Team & Culture

  • Small, high-performing team (NZ + offshore collaboration)
  • You’ll often be the local SME and key point of contact
  • Strong focus on ownership, reliability, and collaboration
  • Shared on-call model (with additional compensation)

Benefits & Perks

  • Competitive Salary
  • Long-term stability – 5-year programme
  • Hybrid working
  • Paid on-call and standby allowances
  • Opportunity to work on large-scale, mission-critical systems

If you’re a senior CICS/MQ specialist looking for a role where you can truly own the environment and make an impact then apply using link.

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Sales Executive - Data and Integration

  • New Zealand
  • Auckland
  • Permanent
  • Great Commission + Package

We’re seeking a Sales Executive to lead growth in the Data & Integration practice of a leading technology transformation partner. This is a newly created, pure sales role – evolved from account management and consulting – designed to bring focus, strategy, and accountability to go-to-market execution.

You’ll manage a mix of inherited pipeline (working alongside account managers to progress and close existing opportunities) and new business generation, selling across both public and private sectors. The work involves consultative, solution-led selling, engaging senior stakeholders, and turning initial project wins into long-term client partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

  • Drive purposeful go-to-market sales for Data & Integration solutions.
  • Build, qualify, and manage pipeline across new and existing accounts (~1,500 customers in the base).
  • Partner with account managers to progress and close existing pipeline opportunities.
  • Lead C-suite engagements, guiding pricing and objection handling, while drawing on technical specialists when needed.
  • Respond to RFPs, prepare proposals, and deliver persuasive presentations.
  • Position solutions spanning Microsoft Azure Fabric, Databricks, and Snowflake.
  • Manage multiple deal types: tactical projects (~$50K), larger programmes (hundreds of thousands), and RFP-led strategic transformations.
  • Convert project engagements into long-term support or continuous improvement agreements.

What We’re Looking For

  • Proven success in selling data platforms or analytics solutions.
  • Skilled in commercial negotiations, objection handling, and pricing discussions.
  • Demonstrated ability to build and execute pipeline, balancing new business with existing accounts.
  • Strong C-suite engagement skills, with the ability to influence senior decision-makers.
  • Background in technology solutions; Microsoft ecosystem experience highly valued.
  • Knowledge of Databricks and/or Snowflake advantageous.
  • Experience in both private and public sectors preferred.

Deal Landscape

  • Sales cycle: 2-4 weeks for small tactical projects, 6-8 weeks for typical engagements, and several months for large RFP-led programmes.
  • Deal size: $50K tactical engagements through to multi-hundred-thousand-dollar projects.
  • Engagement type: 9/10 projects evolve into ongoing support or continuous improvement contracts.
  • Stakeholders: CIOs, CFOs, Heads of Data, and senior business leaders, supported internally by a strong technical team.
  • Workload balance: Typically a blend of one major engagement plus smaller tactical opportunities.

Benefits & Perks

  • Competitive base salary plus commission.
  • Hybrid & flexible working arrangements.
  • Company bonus scheme.
  • Birthday leave & volunteer/community day.
  • Discounted gym memberships & free annual flu jabs.
  • Training, certifications, and career development opportunities.
  • Cross-training into new technologies.
  • Supportive, inclusive, and people-first culture with regular team events.

Why This Role?

This is a chance to join a business that has already invested in its technical capability and is now scaling its sales engine. You’ll have access to a large existing customer base, a strong delivery team, and proven solutions in the Microsoft, Databricks, and Snowflake ecosystems. For the right salesperson, this is an opportunity to own the Data & Analytics sales motion, close meaningful deals, and build lasting client partnerships

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Technical Business Analyst

  • New Zealand
  • Auckland
  • Contract
  • Negotiable
  • Mt Wellington location/flexible working
  • Initial contract till 30th June 2026
  • Technical BA – Salesforce focus

As a Senior BA you will be working on delivering digital pieces of work that comes out from strategy meetings.
We are looking for a solid Senior Technical BA – write user acceptance stories, create acceptance plans. Experience converting business requirements to technical specifications that the developers/Architect can pick up and run with.

What you’ll be doing

  • Translating strategy into clear, actionable delivery
  • Writing high-quality user stories and acceptance criteria
  • Creating acceptance plans and supporting delivery through to testing
  • Engaging with stakeholders to unpack requirements and shape solutions
  • Working closely with Solution Architects, Tech Leads, and Testers
  • Navigating evolving priorities in a fast-moving environment

What you’ll bring

  • Proven experience as a Technical Business Analyst
  • Strong experience working across CRM platforms (Salesforce highly desirable)
  • Ability to translate business needs into technical requirements developers can action
  • Confident stakeholder engagement and communication skills
  • Solid experience working in Agile environments
  • Comfortable working in ambiguity and shifting priorities
  • Strong listening skills, able to connect the dots and bring clarity

Why this role?

  • High-impact digital work tied directly to business strategy
  • Strong technical environment with experienced delivery teams
  • Variety, pace, and real ownership
  • Flexible, collaborative team culture

Please note: shortlisted candidates must be present in New Zealand and have valid working rights.

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