Senior Content Developer

Full job description
TEC Te Amorangi Matauranga Matua is a small Crown agency with a big job to do - ensuring New Zealanders have the skills and the knowledge they need to build a great life, and ensure New Zealand thrives. We invest $3 billion annually across the tertiary education and careers system.

We're seeking a talented Senior Content Developer to join our friendly and supportive team. You'll love web content in all its forms and have a passion for continuously improving the user experience.

This is currently a six-month contract based in Wellington, with scope for continuation depending on future needs.

He angitutanga: About the Role

The TEC Content team is part of the Products & Channels Group. We achieve TEC's priorities through meaningful and effective engagement with target audiences including learners, job seekers and tertiary organisations. As a Senior Content Developer, you will be:

guiding major content changes across our websites
using your redirecting skills to help smoothly decommission a website and transition to a new one
monitoring web performance using analytics tools and presenting insights to stakeholders to assist in decision-making
working with our web developers, UX designers and business analysts to develop exciting new features
doing day-to-day management of some of our websites, products and other digital deliverables as required.
He korero mou: What we are looking for:

This role involves contributing to web projects, collaborating with developers and designers, and using analytics to improve usability. If you have strong CMS and HTML experience, a knack for digital channels, and enjoy working in an Agile environment, this role is for you. You will bring:

proven experience managing digital projects
familiarity with managing product backlogs and working with developers and UX teams in an Agile environment
highly-developed technical skills across a range of digital systems and tools (including Silverstripe, Google Analytics4, Hotjar, Azure Dev Ops etc)
excellent written communication skills to develop clear content for our audiences, and great presentation skills.
Nga ahuatanga kei a matou: What's in it for you

three additional (TEC Days) leave days
a range of benefits including flexible working options, a wellness programme and the ability to purchase extra leave.
a motivated and supportive manager, keen to make the most of your skill set
reduced premiums through our Health Insurance Group Scheme
a focus on career development and internal opportunities
at TEC we are committed to supporting a range of flexible working arrangements to help staff manage their work and personal commitments; we expect team members to be in the office at least three days per week to help collaboration.
Me pehea te tuku tono: How to Apply

To view the job description and/or apply for the role, please click Apply For This Job or visit the TEC Careers Portal.

If this sounds like you, please apply now for this great opportunity with your tailored Cover Letter and CV, we welcome your application.

The closing date for this role is 11:59pm Wednesday 17 September 2026. For more information or if you have any questions, please contact hr@tec.govt.nz.

Applicants must have the ability to obtain and maintain the legal right to work in New Zealand.

Prior to the Tertiary Education Commission confirming any offer of employment, pre-employment checks will be undertaken including criminal conviction history and reference checking as a minimum.

The TEC is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Your unique talents and experience will help us deliver exceptional services to New Zealand. We look forward to your application.