• Full Time
• Application Closes 11 Mar 2026
• Manawatu - Palmerston North
• Computer Software Engineer

The role:   

Horizons Regional Council are seeking a Senior Developer to join our Information Services team. This role provides hands-on development expertise while also contributing technical leadership across information systems, integrations, and data services. The position has a strong focus on SQL Server, .NET development, web service/API design, and plays a key role in shaping reliable, scalable solutions within a complex enterprise environment. You’ll work closely with business analysts, project managers, developers, and Council subject matter experts, providing both delivery capability and technical guidance. This is a full time, permanent role located in Palmerston North and known within the organisation as a Senior Information Management Specialist - Developer.

We can offer you: 

• Technically varied work across applications, integrations, and data services.
• The opportunity to influence how information systems are designed and evolved over time.
• Access to rich datasets and complex system environments.
• A collaborative technical team that values quality, sustainability, and continuous improvement.
• The chance to work on systems that directly support Council services and regional communities.

When you join us, you can look forward to a rewarding career full of opportunities to develop a positive and supportive work environment. We do this through: 

• Positive focus on employee health, wellness and wellbeing initiatives across the organisation including your birthday off, wellness day, life insurance for all permanent staff and 5 weeks leave after 2 years of service.
• Flexible family friendly work environment.
• Ongoing development and opportunities across the organisation to grow, specialise or diversify your skills. 
• Working together for a better environment across our region.
• A supportive and social work environment across the organisation.

We’re looking for someone who: 

• Has strong experience with Python, ASP.NET (C# or VB.NET) and SQL Server.
• Has experience designing and supporting web services and APIs.
• Has a solid understanding of modern application architectures, integration patterns, and development best practice.
• Is comfortable taking technical ownership of solutions, from design through to implementation and support.
• Can contribute technical leadership, including guiding good development practice and supporting less experienced team members.
• Holds a Bachelor’s or postgraduate degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Can work autonomously on complex problems while collaborating effectively within multi-disciplinary teams.
• Communicates technical concepts clearly and pragmatically to non-technical stakeholders.
• Has experience with GIS technologies, particularly ArcGIS and Local Maps, which would be a strong advantage.

About us: 

The Horizons region extends over 22,200km2 – from Ruapehu in the north and Horowhenua in the south, to Whanganui in the west and Tararua in the east. We work with and for our community in the use and protection of our environment, managing our precious resources of land, air and water; as well as public transport and a key role in emergency management. At Horizons Regional Council we work to make our region a healthy environment where people are thriving, including our staff.

Applications close at 5pm on Wednesday 11 March 2026.

Horizons are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to ensuring we have a diverse and inclusive workplace, so our people reflect the diversity of our region.