Job Description

We Go Beyond for A Safer World

Te Tūranga – The Role

We are looking for a talented Service Developer to join our team in Christchurch.

This role is a key contributor to the design, development, and ongoing improvement of Tait's commercial service offerings. You will work across the full development lifecycle, helping to build and integrate the technical systems and software that enable service delivery, service management, and business outcomes.

Working within cross-functional teams, you'll play a hands-on role in delivering secure, scalable, and high-performing solutions that support customer outcomes, service workflows, data management, and reporting. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys both technical depth and end-to-end ownership of solutions.

The duties of the role will include:

• Contributing to requirements gathering, solution design, and technical specifications
• Designing and developing secure, scalable system and software components
• Ensuring solutions meet functional and non-functional requirements, including performance, security, and maintainability
• Developing system models, prototypes, and documentation to support delivery
• Building, integrating, testing, and maintaining software and system components
• Planning, leading, executing, and monitoring system integration and testing activities
• Producing high-quality documentation to support implementation, verification, and maintenanceenhancement
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to align practices, adopt standards and deliver cohesive, end-to-end solutions
• Contributing to continuous improvement of development, integration, and delivery practices

Ō pūkenga – About You

You are a technically capable and collaborative developer who enjoys working across the full lifecycle of systems and software development. You bring a strong understanding of how systems come together, take ownership, and have pride in delivering robust, secure, and high-quality solutions.

As well as:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience
• Demonstrated experience across the full software or system development lifecycle
• Proven experience designing and developing complex software or system components
• Experience with system integration, testing, and defect resolution
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to plan, manage, and deliver your own work effectively
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate within multi-disciplinary teams

Ideally, you will also have:

• Experience working with integrated platforms, APIs, and service-based architectures
• Knowledge of secure software/system design and information security principles
• Experience working in environments with complex workflows, data, and reporting requirements

Ngā painga - What's in it for you?

We are an employer that is committed to making a difference for families and communities and supporting people to build rewarding careers. We achieve this by employing people who connect with our Values (Commitment to listen, Courage to Act and Integrity to Deliver) that underpin our way of working together. We are committed to investing in our people, developing both individuals and teams to support a high-performance culture.

• We prioritize your wellbeing through health insurance for you and your family after 12 months, annual flu vaccinations and extra sick leave in your first year
• We provide a comfortable work environment through modern office facilities with onsite parking, gym, and café
• We recognize your commitment through long service benefits
• We balance work with fun through our active social club!

Ko wai mātou - About Us

For more than 50 years, Tait Communications has been designing, delivering, and supporting critical communications networks for public safety, transportation, and utility customers around the world. Founded in Christchurch by Sir Angus Tait, we now have a global presence spanning multiple regions.

Our people are at the heart of what we do. We are a collaborative and innovative organization committed to delivering technology that makes a real difference to the communities we support.

Ko koe pea tēnei? - Sound like your kind of role?

If you're looking to work on meaningful, end-to-end solutions in a collaborative and high-performing environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV and cover letter.

Applications will be assessed as they are received. Applications close on Sunday 3rd May 2026

For more information about our company, products and solutions, please visit: www.taitcommunications.com