Lead Front-End Engineer – React/Next.js

Air New Zealand; Auckland; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Dynamic team

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Air New Zealand is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead React.js front-end initiatives, architect scalable web apps, and mentor junior developers. You will collaborate with designers, back-end engineers, and product managers to deliver accessible, responsive experiences near Auckland Airport.

Join a dynamic, inclusive digital team and help shape the future of air travel by advancing Next.js, TypeScript, and modern front‑end tooling across our platforms.

Qualifications

• Strong front-end development skills with expertise in React.js, Next.js, HTML, CSS, JavaScript/TypeScript, and modern front-end frameworks.
• Proven experience architecting and delivering complex web applications at scale.
• Strong knowledge of API integration, version control (git), and agile development methodologies.
• Experience using AI-assisted software development tools, such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor or Codex, to improve developer productivity while applying sound engineering judgement, rigorous testing, secure coding practices, and high-quality software design.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and guide junior developers, promoting best practices and continuous learning.
• In-depth understanding of web performance optimisation, security best practices, and web accessibility standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of web applications using React.js, Next.js and modern front-end technologies.
• Collaborate with designers, back-end engineers, and product managers to implement responsive, user-centric solutions.
• Architect scalable, maintainable, and performant web applications.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior developers, ensuring high standards of code quality and best practices are followed.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, ensuring a seamless experience for users.

Skills

Mentoring juniors

Architecting scalable apps

Cross-functional collaboration

Agile methodologies

Tools

React.js

Next.js

HTML

CSS

JavaScript/TypeScript

APIs

Git

Accessibility

Job description

Air New Zealand is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead React.js front-end initiatives, architect scalable web apps, and mentor junior developers. You will collaborate with designers, back-end engineers, and product managers to deliver accessible, responsive experiences near Auckland Airport.

Join a dynamic, inclusive digital team and help shape the future of air travel by advancing Next.js, TypeScript, and modern front‑end tooling across our platforms.