Head of Development

JobSpace; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Southern Cross Health Insurance

Modern office with snacks and coffee

Professional development & certs

Job summary

Lancom Technology is seeking a Head of Development in Auckland to guide our AI-powered software engineering practice. You will lead a high-performing team, shape architecture decisions, and drive excellence across cloud and security practices.

You will engage with customers and internal stakeholders to deliver exceptional outcomes while fostering innovation, accountability, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
• Certification in AWS or Azure is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow the Development team with a clear roadmap.
• Set technical direction and architecture standards.
• Champion AI-assisted engineering practices across projects.
• Ensure delivery outcomes meet quality, time, and budget.
• Advise clients and internal stakeholders on technical options.
• Promote security and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Architecture

Cloud (AWS/Azure)

AI development

Stakeholder mgmt

Security & compliance

Education

Degree in CS/SE

AWS/Azure certification

Job description

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Location: Auckland, New Zealand Reports to: Chief Technology Officer Employment Type: Permanent Working Arrangement: Hybrid (3 days per week in the office)

At Lancom Technology, we partner with our customers to deliver smart, reliable technology solutions that help their businesses thrive.

We're a modern technology consultancy and Managed Services Provider with expertise across cloud, security, managed services, and application development. Our success is built on strong customer relationships, technical excellence, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Our values guide how we work with our customers and each other:

• Be Curious – Explore new possibilities and seek better ways to solve problems.
• Humbly Confident – Bring your expertise while remaining open to learning and helping others.
• Continuous Learning – Embrace challenges and continuously develop your knowledge and skills.

The Opportunity

We're looking for an exceptional Head of Development to lead our Professional Services Development Practice and shape the future of AI-powered software engineering at Lancom.

This is an opportunity to lead and grow a high-performing development team while driving technical excellence, customer outcomes, and innovation. You will play a key role in embedding AI-assisted and agentic engineering practices, guiding architecture and technology decisions, and ensuring our development capability continues to evolve alongside modern cloud and security practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and grow a high-performing Development team.
• Drive technical excellence and architecture standards across our projects.
• Champion AI-assisted and agentic engineering practices.
• Ensure successful delivery of customer solutions, balancing quality, commercial outcomes, and customer satisfaction.
• Act as a trusted technical advisor to customers and internal stakeholders.
• Champion Security and Compliance
• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.

What You'll Bring

• Proven experience leading software development teams.
• Strong solution architecture and software engineering experience.
• Expertise in AWS and/or Microsoft Azure environments.
• Experience with AI-assisted development tools and modern engineering practices.
• The ability to engage confidently with both technical and business stakeholders.
• A passion for developing people, improving processes, and delivering exceptional customer outcomes.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent industry experience.
• AWS or Azure certification (or working towards certification).

Why Lancom?

• Hybrid working with 3 days per week in the office.
• Southern Cross Health Insurance.
• Modern office with complimentary snacks, drinks, and great coffee.
• Ongoing investment in professional development and certifications.
• Exposure to leading AI, cloud, and software engineering technologies.
• Strong culture and supportive leadership team.
• Career growth and the opportunity to influence the future direction of our Development Practice.

Applicants must have New Zealand residency or a valid New Zealand work visa. This Auckland-based role will include occasional customer on-site engagement as required.