"Senior .NET developer"

Job Description:

• Immediate start - high energy, high impact role
• Modern, exciting transformational projects
• Work at Australasia's #1 millennial university
• Full-time, Fixed-term, City Campus

Auckland University of Technology (AUT) is bold and unapologetically different, centred on students and grounded in Knowledge that Works, driven by talented, progressive people. We are New Zealand’s newest university, ranked 5-stars by QS Universities 2025 and a place of opportunity where more than 26,000 students with talent and potential succeed, supported by a community of more than 4,000 staff based primarily across three Auckland campuses. Built on collaboration, shared purpose and the values of Pono (fact, truth, reality, integrity), Tika (acting accordingly, doing what is needed, ethical expression), and Aroha (empathy, care, compassion). AUT offers an innovative, forward-thinking environment where committed people work together to improve outcomes for students, communities, and the world.

AUT recognises the importance of Te Tiriti, Māori and Pacific knowledge, leadership, and contribution across our university and is committed to creating environments where these communities can thrive. We embrace diversity in all its forms and are proud to welcome people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, religious and political beliefs, socio-economic situations and accessibility needs.

AUT's ICT Services directorate is one of NZ's largest and an outstanding team that won the supreme award. With over 150 staff committed to the mission of AUT, ICT Services holds responsibility for the technology supporting over 30,000 educators, researchers and students in New Zealand's only University of Technology.

The Opportunity | Te Whiwhinga mahi

We are seeking a Senior .NET developer to work on our software development projects to help change the way our 28,000 students engage with AUT. Using cutting-edge architecture, our multi-award-winning software development team are leading transformational projects.

About you | Ko wai koe

If you’re the kind of person who isn’t afraid to try new things, explore bold ideas and inject real energy and passion into the entire university experience, you’ll fit right in.

As a full-stack developer, your key responsibilities will include both front-end and back-end development using the Microsoft stack, including ASP.NET and SQL Server. You will be required to deal with business stakeholders, have a can-do attitude, be a good listener and a genuine team player whilst possessing the following must-have technical skills.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• At least 6 years experienced front & back end MS .NET framework experience (C#, MVC)
• Development experience on the Microsoft Azure platform
• ASP.NET Core, Web API
• Microsoft DevOps, CI/CD
• Database development experience on MS SQL Server
• Web front-end skills with HTML, JS, CSS, JQuery

Additionally, candidates should have the following soft skills:

• Excellent communication skills and an ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders and customers to achieve understanding and action
• Proven experience in influencing and relationship management with an ability to balance and manage diverse stakeholder interests
• The ability to work in an agile environment
• A commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. Supportive of AUT’s Te Aronui journey (https://www.aut.ac.nz/about/maori/auts-commitment-to-Te-Tiriti-o-Waitangi).

As a professional member of staff at AUT, you’ll help keep us moving forward. From improving our services and streamlining our systems to supporting the experiences of students and staff across our campuses. By working collaboratively, solving problems and driving practical improvements, you’ll play a vital role in helping us operate smoothly, raise our profile, and evolve what we do every day.

You will bring an open, engaging, and collaborative approach, with the flexibility to respond to changing requirements, and actively contribute to a positive and collegial environment. You will demonstrate cultural humility, awareness, and respect when engaging with indigenous peoples and culturally diverse communities. Experience supporting indigenous, equity, or inclusion-focused initiatives is highly desirable.

What we offer | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou

At AUT, you’ll be part of a values-led university that supports you to thrive in your role and career. We offer:

• Flexible working and a strong, caring culture that supports belonging.
• Recognition frameworks that reflect your contribution and how you live our values.
• The tools and trust to make a meaningful difference every day.
• Māori and Pacific development programmes that strengthen our shared purpose.
• Cultural capability uplift development programmes for all staff

If this sounds like you and love variety in the workplace, come join us! Your love for learning and sharing new technology, keen eye for detail, proactivity, forward thinking, diligence and get-things-done approach are keys to success in this role.

How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono

Along with your CV, please ensure to submit a cover letter which a) explains why this role (and AUT) is of interest, and b) addresses how you feel you meet some, or all, of the key criterialisted above.

Please feel free to add any further comments you feel may also support your application. All applications must be submitted through the online application process.

Further Information | Pārongo Anō

Start date: As soon as possible (to be agreed with the successful candidate).

Salary Ranges | Ngā Utu: $110,000 - $131,000 per annum (dependent on experience and qualifications), commensurate with the skills and experience of the successful candidate.

For further information: Contact Kelea Talagi – AUT Recruitment Coordinator – Kelea.talagi@aut.ac.nz

Closing Date | Te rā aukati: Tuesday 7th April 2026, at 11.55 pm.

Job Reference | Tohutoro Mahi: 95065

*Full-time denotes 37.5 hours per week

Please note: You must be eligible to work in NZ to apply for this role

*At AUT we strive to be a place where people love to work and learn. We are committed to te Tiriti, excellence and inclusivity and aspire to be the University of choice for Māori and Pacific communities. We welcome people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, religious and political beliefs, socio-economic situations and accessibility needs.*

Please note that all applications must be submitted through the online application process. For further information, please send us an enquiry here or call 921 9499. Please note we are happy to answer your questions but we do not accept applications by email. You will need to apply through the standard registration process.

Nā tō rourou, nā taku rourou ka ora ai te iwi.

*With your food basket and my food basket, the people will thrive.*