Software Developer

About NZX
As New Zealand’s Exchange we are passionate about working with our customers and stakeholders to grow the markets NZX operates, which generate wealth integral to New Zealanders’ prosperity, and New Zealand companies getting ahead. To support the growth and development of our core markets business, and to ensure we are well connected to New Zealand investors, NZX owns Smart, issuer of listed Exchange Traded Funds and manager of the SuperLife KiwiSaver scheme. NZX also provides wealth management services for New Zealand advisers via our Wealth Technologies business.
  
About the opportunity
Join NZX’s Energy IT team as a Software Developer and help build, enhance and support the technology underpinning New Zealand’s electricity market. You’ll contribute to major market projects, improve essential systems and deliver reliable solutions that keep day-to-day operations running smoothly. Working closely with development, testing, operations and business teams, you’ll enjoy varied, meaningful work in a collaborative environment where your ideas and expertise can make a real impact.
 
Key responsibilities

• Design, develop and enhance applications using Oracle SQL, Oracle APEX, ReactJS and NodeJS.
• Develop and maintain automated build and deployment processes using Ansible and GitHub Actions.
• Gather and assess business requirements, provide technical input and design effective solutions that support business objectives.
• Collaborate with team members and stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions on time and in line with software development best practice.
• Provide on-call and day-to-day operational support for Energy systems, including monitoring and resolving logged issues.
• Maintain clear technical documentation and support Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity testing across applications and solutions.

To be successful in this role you will have:
QUALIFICATIONS

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Computing or Engineering.
• Knowledge in Oracle APEX (Preferred).
• Relevant AWS certifications (Preferred).

EXPERIENCE

• 3+ years’ experience developing with Oracle SQL, Oracle APEX, ReactJS, NodeJS.
• Experience with Podman or Docker.
• Experience with SDLC development methodologies.
• Experience with Ansible and GitHub actions.

Additionally, you will bring exceptional written and verbal communication skills, strong attention to detail and excellent time management, combined with the ability to analyse complex problems and develop effective solutions.
  
This role is a full-time permanent position in Wellington Central. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please click the APPLY NOW button and submit your covering letter and resume by Thursday, 1 October 2026.

We’ll be reviewing applications as soon as they’re received, so don’t wait to apply!

For further information or to request a position description, please contact [email protected].

Applicants must have legal authorisation to work in New Zealand. For guidance on securing a New Zealand work or residence visa, please visit http://www.immigration.govt.nz.