Senior Web Developer

Help shape the future of Education

We work to shape an education system that delivers equitable and excellent outcomes

Our organisation is made up of talented and committed people around Aotearoa, from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures. While we work in different groups and on different things, we all strive every day to make the biggest difference we can for our students in our education system.

About this role | Mō tēnei tūranga

• Permanent, Full-Time.
• Wellington Central.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Web Developer to join a high-impact Development Practice supporting the Ministry’s Education Web platform. This role is central to scaling modern, accessible, and user-centred web services that underpin service delivery across the education sector.

You’ll work with cross-functional teams to deliver and evolve modern web applications, while also providing consultative support across product and delivery teams. Supported by Digital Practices, the team plays a key role in enabling smarter service delivery and better outcomes for learners, whānau, and educators.

Salary range: $100,296- $121,490 per annum plus KiwiSaver.  The successful candidate will be appointed at a salary which reflects individual skills and experience.

For more details about the role, you can view the job description here.

About you | Mōhou ake

You will demonstrate knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an understanding of Te Ao Māori and promote tikanga and Te Reo Māori. You will also have knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an appreciation of te Tiriti o Waitangi (the Treaty of Waitangi) as it applies in the public sector.

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Prior experience within the New Zealand Government would be an advantage but not essential.
• Proven experience developing modern web applications using technologies such as JavaScript/TypeScript and frameworks such as React, Angular or similar.
• Proven experience delivering accessible web applications in line with the New Zealand Government web and technical standards and industry standards (e.g. WCAG)
• Experience working with enterprise Content Management Systems (CMS), including Drupal, Silverstripe or similar
• Experience working with agile delivery practices and DevOps, including version control and CI/CD pipelines

• The ability and willingness to adhere to the Public Service Standards of Integrity and Conduct.

About our group and team | Mātau rōpū ake

Matihiko | Digital holds the strategic lead on technology matters across the Ministry. This includes oversight of digital services in the Ministry, leading the cross-agency strategy ‘Connected Ako: Digital and Data for Learning’, enabling education system wide planning and investment in digital services, and ensuring the Ministry’s alignment with broader best-practice government digital and data direction and guidance.

Are you ready to make a difference? | Kua rite koe mō tēnei mahi?

If this opportunity interests you, please submit your cover letter and resume by using the ‘apply' button. In your cover letter we’d like to know about you, your values, or anything else you’d like to share. We’re keen to understand your motivations, strengths, transferable skills, and the diverse perspectives you will bring to the role.

For further information, please contact Trisha Trainor at trisha.trainor@education.govt.nz

Applications close:  Midnight Sunday 22 June 2026.

We want our people to feel valued for their unique qualities and have a sense of belonging. If you require assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process, please let us know.