• Develop and support modern cloud-based software solutions
• Meaningful mahi supporting the environment and community
• Flexible work, great culture, and professional development

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 Software Developer, you’ll contribute to the design, development, support, and improvement of software services that underpin key council systems and integrations. Working within a collaborative Digital Solutions team, you’ll help deliver secure, scalable, and maintainable solutions that meet business and user needs.

Key accountabilities:

• Develop and enhance software features aligned to customer and business requirements
• Support and maintain production services, including monitoring and troubleshooting
• Contribute to systems integration across cloud and on‑premise environments
• Apply development best practices, including documentation and testing
• Work closely with technical leads and stakeholders to deliver fit‑for‑purpose solutions

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

Mōu │ About You

You’re a collaborative software developer who enjoys working in a team environment and contributing to shared outcomes. You’re curious, pragmatic, and motivated to continuously improve systems and your own capability.

Mātau ā-Wheako | Experience  (Integration‑focused)

You’ll have A tertiary qualification in computer science, information systems, or equivalent practical experience in integration or software development

Around 2–4 years’ experience in integration or software development, with a strong emphasis on building and supporting system‑to‑system integrations

• Experience designing and developing integrations using APIs, event‑driven and message‑based patterns, including data transformation, orchestration, and error handling
• Hands‑on experience with cloud‑based integration platforms, preferably Microsoft Azure, including services such as API Management, Logic Apps, Functions, Service Bus, or equivalent integration tooling
• Programming experience in .NET/C#, JavaScript/TypeScript, or Python, applied to integration use cases (e.g. API development, connectors, integration services)
• Experience working in an Agile delivery environment, collaborating with product, platform, and business teams to deliver integration outcomes

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

Applications close on Wednesday, Sunday, 26 April.  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. 

Hours of work – Permanent full-time position 40 hours per week

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

Salary - The indictive salary range for role is $90,032 - $111,216 per annum depending on skills and experience. The specific salary will be discussed at interview stage.

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