Senior Software Developer

Overview

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

About Environment Canterbury

Waitaha - our Canterbury region - is like no other and we are proud to call it home. We have the privilege of working with Papatipu Rūnanga, stakeholders and our wider community to protect our environment, including water, land and air through regulation and planning. As a Regional Council we\'re responsible for flood protection, public transport, civil defence, and more.

Together we\'re taking action to shape a thriving and resilient Canterbury, now and for future generations. Toitū te marae o Tāne, toitū te marae o Tangaroa, toitū te tangata | if the land is well and the sea is well, the people will thrive.

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 ECAN’s core systems and support data-driven decision making.

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.

Responsibilities

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.

Experience

Working at Environment Canterbury

Our mahi is underpinned by our values :

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.

Additional Information

Applications close on Sunday 9 November 2025. Applications will be reviewed as we receive them, and interviews may take place before the close date. We reserve the right to close advertising 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.

Hours of work – Permanent full-time position 40 hours per week. 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 indicative salary range for role is $101,839 to $125,801 per annum depending on skills and experience. The specific salary will be discussed at interview stage.

Me mahi tahi tātou - Together we can

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