Build the backbone of an AI first digital bank.
Kia ora — ready to design systems that actually matter?
At Heartland, we’re re‑engineering the core of a modern bank. Not patching legacy. Not bolting on AI. Building an intelligent, AI‑enabled platform from the ground up that powers fully digital, end‑to‑end customer journeys at scale.
If you love integration, clean architecture, high‑trust teams, and solving hard problems, this might be your next move.
The mission
As an Intermediate/Senior Software Engineer (Integration), you’ll sit at the centre of Heartland’s Digital Automation & Transformation programme — connecting platforms, services and squads across origination, servicing and AI‑enabled products.
You’ll:
This is hands‑on, high‑impact engineering — not ticket‑taking.
Your tech toolkit
You’re comfortable operating in enterprise environments and switching gears as priorities shift. You bring calm, clarity and quality to complex integration landscapes.
You’re solid with:
Nice to have
Cloud‑native microservices, DevOps/DevSecOps, Kubernetes, Azure AD B2C, distributed systems — bonus points.
How we work
This is where architecture decisions are made by the people writing the code.
Why Heartland?
We’re a NZX/ASX‑listed financial services group with ambitious growth plans across New Zealand and Australia. We build award‑winning products for business owners, farmers and retirees — and we’re digitalising everything we do to deliver faster service and better value to customers.
You’ll find:
We’re a Living Wage Employer, Hearing Accredited, and proud holders of the Rainbow Tick.
Can you see yourself here?
If you want to:
We’d love to hear from you.
Get a feel for life at Heartland: https://youtu.be/Sti0louBCw0
Instagram: @heartlandbanknz
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/heartland-bank-nz
You must be eligible to work in New Zealand.
We’re happy to support adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
With roots stretching back to 1875, Heartland is proudly New Zealand operated and managed. Our focus is on the household, business and rural sectors, offering specialist products which meet the specific needs of our customers.
Join our Heartland
Heartland is an innovative and award-winning financial services group. We’re committed to creating a culture of inclusivity that celebrates our diversity and supports the wellbeing of our people.
Our work environment is challenging, stimulating and rewarding and we offer real opportunities for learning and career development.
Diversity, equity and inclusion
We’re proud to celebrate the many characteristics that make each of us different. We’re committed to improving the inclusiveness of our workplace, enabling our people to be authentic and helping us better understand and respond to our customers. We believe diversity allows us to identify new opportunities, solve problems and make the right decisions.
Many of our people contribute to our inclusive culture through Heartland’s groups and committees, including our Rainbow Committee, Health & Wellbeing Committee, Diversity Committee, Manawa Whenua (our internal network for Māori employees and allies) and our Pasifika Group.
We're proud to be a Living Wage Employer, Hearing Accredited Workplace, Rainbow Tick Certified, and to have been a finalist in the 2020 Diversity Awards NZ in relation to our Manawa Ako internship programme.
