Software Engineer - React

• Auckland/Wellington based opportunity
• Banking benefits, flexible working options, additional wellbeing days of leave and more!
• Fixed Term Contract - 24 Months

Kō tātou tēnei. Hei kawe i ngā mahi kia tutuki | This is us. Where making an impact matters.

We’re looking for a Software Engineer (React) to join one of our Digital Frontend squads, supporting the delivery of modern customer experiences for Kiwi.

This role is open to graduate, junior, or intermediate engineers who are passionate about frontend development and eager to build capability in a real-world, product-led environment. You’ll spend most of your time working with React, contributing to customer-facing experiences, while also gaining exposure to APIs and the broader engineering ecosystem.

Our team also supports a legacy internet banking platform, giving you the opportunity to understand how large-scale systems evolve over time — maintaining what matters today while progressively simplifying for the future.

This is a great opportunity to grow your React expertise, learn from experienced engineers, and build confidence working across modern and legacy environments.

Ko tātou tēnei. Kia hāpai i ō pūkenga | This is us. Where your expertise matters.

Key skills and experience we’re looking for:

• Experience (or strong academic/project experience) building UI applications using React
• Good understanding of frontend fundamentals: CSS,HTML, JavaScript, component-based design, responsive UI, and accessibility
• Experience working with APIs and integrating frontend applications with backend services
• Familiarity with modern engineering practices such as version control (Git) and Agile ways of working
• Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a cross-functional team
• A quality mindset, with an interest in testing and maintainable code

Nice to have:

• Exposure to TypeScript, GraphQL, or modern state management patterns
• Experience with frontend testing tools (e.g. Jest, Playwright)
• Awareness of CI/CD pipelines (e.g. GitHub Actions)
• Any exposure to .NET or backend technologies

Ko tātou tēnei - Hei hāpai i a koe, me tō whānau |This is us. Where you and your whānau matter.

We want you to get the most out of work and life, so you will have the option to explore flexible working arrangements that suit both your needs and ours. We now also offer one wellbeing day a quarter to ensure our people are taken care of and can bring their best selves to work. Our great range of benefits include discounted banking and an incredible package for new parents.

We are proud to be a certified B Corporation, a Pride Pledge partner and we are the first bank in Aotearoa to get the Gender Tick. We are also an accredited

Living Wage employer.

Tono mai |Apply Now!– We will be reviewing applications throughout the advertising period, and we reserve the right to withdraw the ad at any time. Applications clos Tuesday 2nd June midday.

Please note: Due to a high volume of applications, there may be a delay in our response. Thank you for your patience.

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