Software Engineer Lead - Platform Focused

  • New Zealand
  • Auckland
  • Permanent
  • Negotiable

We’re looking for a proven Software Development/Platform Lead to guide and inspire a team of engineers, uplift delivery practices, and drive platform efficiency. This role is about leadership and impact – setting the direction for a talented team while ensuring robust, scalable systems that the business can rely on.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Leading, mentoring, and developing a team of software engineers – building capability and culture.
  • Uplifting team performance and championing process improvements across the SDLC.
  • Driving platform optimisation: scalability, efficiency, and security.
  • Partnering with architects, product, and infrastructure teams to shape the roadmap and delivery approach.
  • Making confident technical decisions in .NET / C#, ensuring solutions are sound and future-proof.
  • Acting as a trusted voice in the business, engaging stakeholders and managing vendors to extend capability when needed.

About you:

  • Proven experience leading software development teams (people leadership, not just project leadership).
  • Strong technical background in .NET / C# (Blazor exposure a plus).
  • Track record of lifting team performance and embedding delivery improvements.
  • Confident navigating enterprise environments, ideally with exposure to financial services.
  • Skilled across the full SDLC, comfortable working in Agile delivery models.
  • Influential communicator who can align diverse stakeholders and inspire your team.
  • Bonus: cloud (Azure), DevOps/automation, or AI/ML initiatives.

Why join?

This is your opportunity to step into a role where leadership is the lever – driving people, process, and platform improvements in a business that’s scaling rapidly. You’ll be part of an environment that values innovation, collaboration, and tangible impact.

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SAP ABAP Developer

  • New Zealand
  • Auckland
  • Permanent
  • Negotiable

Opportunity knocks:

Our client is on the lookout for an SAP ABAP Developer to join for a 3-6 month contract. This is a remote opportunity from anywhere across New Zealand.

About you:

  • Proven expertise in developing application using ABAP RESTful Application Programming Model within S4HANA.
  • Strong experience in designing and extending SAP Fiori Element-based applications for seamless user interaction.
  • Proficiency in data modeling with ABAP Core Data Services.
  • Demonstrate success in delivering robust SAP solutions across key functional areas such as Sales and Distribution.
  • Desirable skills in eWM, Transportation Management and SAP Applications.

Next Steps:

If this sounds like you and you want to learn more, please APPLY today with your updated CV. Please note this is a remote work from anywhere in New Zealand and you must have the right eligibility to work in the country.

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Project Manager

  • New Zealand
  • Auckland
  • Permanent
  • Negotiable

Opportunity knocks…

We are seeking a project manager to join our government client on a permanent basis, as they work through a number of projects and initiatives including website refreshes, system roll-outs and data/system integrations.

Why you’re special…

  • You are a Project Manager with a few year’s experience in this role as well as a background as a Business Analyst.
  • You have delivered digital IT projects with a minimum duration of 6 months+, including software implementations, complex data migrations and system integrations in large and complex environments.
  • You are experienced working closely with cross-functional IT teams including Product Owners, Architects and Developers.

What’s in it for you?

  • Join a purpose led organisation that has a diverse portfolio of projects ongoing.
  • Auckland CBD location.
  • Great close knit team.

Please apply now to register interest.

We are only able to consider those candidates with relevant NZ work rights who are already based in NZ.

Apply now

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Office Details

New Zealand

Our kapa: Your recruitment agency in Wellington

We are proud to be Aotearoa recruitment specialists, who are backed by a global market-leader.

As niche specialists in the field of technology, we have an unmatched understanding of tech roles and how to find, attract and retain the best and brightest. Our extensive database of tech professionals in New Zealand means we can move quickly, finding you the right people you need as soon as you need them.

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    Building value

    We bring whai oranga or real value to New Zealand government agencies by building highly skilled and engaged teams, adding value beyond simply providing recruitment.
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    Values driven

    Our values are not just words on a poster. They guide everything we do. Lead the way, strive for better, give a damn. Aro ake mātou ki ngā kōtihitihi, which means we are determined to build a better world of work, giving back to our community to improve the lives of everyone we work with.
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    Expert delivery

    With a dedicated Account Manager, you'll always know who to turn to for recruitment advice and the latest market insights.
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    A Deloitte Best Managed Company

    Our commitment to clients, candidates, and Team Talent has been recognised by the Deloitte Best Managed Company program.
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