Senior Software Developer

Job Type: Permanent | Full Time

Location: Christchurch, New Zealand

Job Category: IT

• Design and deliver impactful digital and integration services
• Work for a council shaping Canterbury’s future
• Flexible working and professional development support

Kaunihera Taiao Ki Waitaha │ About Environment Canterbury

As a regional council, we are responsible for managing natural resources including air, soil, water and land. We work in partnership with mana whenua Ngāi Tahu to protect the health of our environment to ensure a sustainable and prosperous future for our region.

The region’s evolving environmental and political context means we will continue to be agile and adaptive, as we respond to regulatory and environmental changes.

Our mahi (work) is organised around the delivery of our three core services:

• Environmental Regulation and Protection
• Community Preparedness and Response to Hazards
• Public Transport

Council plays an important role in responding to national legislation and policy changes – this mahi is part of our operating environment and is embedded in our everyday mahi. The current proposals from central government are significant, and Council is working through the opportunities and implications. However, our mahi must continue to deliver our three core services for our partners, communities and te taiao (environment).

Kōrero mō te Tūranga | About the Role

As a Senior Software Developer, you’ll lead the design, development and integration of software solutions that are scalable, secure and easy to maintain. You'll work across the full stack and integration landscape-building APIs, services and automation workflows that connect cloud and on-premise business systems, enabling secure and reliable data exchange across Environment Canterbury.

You will mentor colleagues, promote modern engineering practices and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver digital services that support our strategic goals and community outcomes.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Leading feature development and integration across systems
• Designing and implementing APIs and microservices using Azure Integration Services (Logic Apps, API Management, Service Bus, Functions)
• Developing and maintaining secure data exchange and interoperability between applications
• Coaching and mentoring developers to uplift integration capability
• Operating and improving production services
• Championing technical excellence and user-centred design
• Supporting our Treaty Partner Excellence journey with Ngāi Tahu

For more information on this role, please refer to the job description at the bottom of the advert.

Mōu │ About You

You’re an experienced developer with a strong .NET and Azure background, and a passion for building robust, user-focused solutions. You thrive in agile environments and enjoy collaborating across disciplines to deliver meaningful outcomes. You’ll have 5+ years’ experience in integration development, backend, or distributed systems along with hands-on experience with Azure Integration Services (Logic Apps, Service Bus, API Management, Functions) and integrating cloud and on-premise enterprise applications.

Mātau ā-Wheako | Experience

You Will Have

• Strong proficiency in C#/.NET and Azure
• Solid understanding of integration patterns
• Event-driven architecture
• Messaging and pub/sub
• API-led integration
• Data synchronisation and orchestration
• Experience designing and securing APIs (REST, OAuth2, Azure AD)
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Git, and DevOps automation
• Familiarity with data integration and transformation patterns
• Strong collaboration and mentoring capability
• A commitment to cultural capability and Treaty partnership

The Following Is Advantageous

• Experience with React or Angular
• Experience with Microsoft Power Platform (Power Automate, Power Apps)
• Knowledge of NZISM-aligned security controls or enterprise integration governance

Ngā hua o te Mahi i te Kaunihera Taiao ki Waitaha | Working at Environment Canterbury

Our Mahi Is Underpinned By Our Values

• Kaitiakitanga (stewardship)
• Pononga (integrity)
• Manaakitanga (people first)
• Whanaungatanga (collaboration)
• Māiatanga (can do)

We understand and embrace a diverse workforce; this diversity will enable us to better serve our people, our community, and our greatest taonga, the environment. We value everyone’s contribution, diverse thinking, and skills.

We're on a journey to become a treaty partner of excellence, including incorporating te ao Māori into our work. We offer supportive opportunities to develop capability in this area and encourage our people to use kaupapa Māori, mātauranga Māori, and te reo Māori in our daily work. We welcome you with an open heart & mind, wherever you are on your personal te ao Māori journey.

Ko ētahi atu kōrero | Additional Information

Apply directly by completing the online application form and submitting your CV and cover letter. Applications close on Sunday 26 July and will be reviewed as they are received, so early applications are encouraged. Interviews may begin before the closing date, and we reserve the right to close the advertisement early.

Short-listed candidates will be required to complete an interview process, reference checks, and a criminal check. Further background checking will be required when relevant to the role.

We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role but don't meet every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.

Me mahi tahi tātou - Together we can

Hours of work – Permanent full-time position - From time to time, as required, the role may require work outside of normal work hours for emergency and flood response and to represent Environment Canterbury at meetings and events with partners, other agencies, and the community.

Location - This position is predominantly based at 200 Tuam Street, Christchurch

Salary - The indictive salary range for role is $113,729 to $140,490 per annum depending on skills and experience. The specific salary will be discussed at interview stage.