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Software Developer Innovation & Digital (It)

Posted on May 19, 2025

  • Full Time

Software Developer Innovation & Digital (It)
Wanted: Software Developer
This role is perfect for someone eager to transform from "I have some experience" to "I can explain dependency injection while sleep-deprived" in record time.
We're on the hunt for a Software Developer who understands that naming variables is actually one of the hardest problems in computer science. You'll join our team of dedicated technologists who believe commenting code is not admitting defeat but rather a gift to your future self. This role is perfect for someone who gets as much satisfaction from refactoring a complex function into something beautifully simple as they do from creating something new from scratch.
Key Responsibilities
    Develop solutions that makes other developers say "why didn't I think of that?"
    Help maintain existing codebases while coming to terms with the fact that perfectly sensible people wrote mysteriously bizarre code.
    Tame legacy systems that have evolved from "temporary solution" to "critical infrastructure" over the years.
    Share knowledge through pairing sessions where you'll discover both teaching and learning opportunities in unexpected places.
    Create documentation that includes not just the how but the crucial why, saving future developers from rediscovering painful lessons.
    Gradually transition from asking "how does this work?" to confidently explaining it to the next new hire.
About the benefits
You'll be rewarded with:
    Sick leave from Day 1.
    Paid birthday leave.
    Access to training through our online library, The Greenhouse.
    Staff discounts at Farmlands Retail Stores.
    Exclusive Farmlands shareholding offer providing access to a vast array of discounts with our Card Partners.
    Additional support for parents - 10 weeks of fully paid parental leave for primary carers and 2 weeks' paid partner's leave.
About us
At Farmlands - Te Whenua Tāroa, our purpose is to enable improved profitability and productivity for NZ farmers and growers, and our vision is to be the 'go-to' for everyone connected to our land. This is what gets us out of bed in the morning and keeps us going day in and day out.
As New Zealand's largest farming co-operative, we have an annual turnover of more than $2.3 billion, with over 1200 staff in over 80 locations from Cape Reinga to Bluff. In addition to our strong core retail business, we have a well-established shareholder card network with operations in feed production, nutrition, ecommerce, fuel, distribution, agronomy, to name a few.
Joining our team gives you the chance to contribute to a Kiwi-owned brand. We offer autonomy in a collaborative fast-paced environment where we truly value ‘Minds Open’, ‘Be-ing You’, and ‘See-ing it Through’.
How to apply
Apply online with your CV and cover letter and we'll do the rest. We'd love to hear from you and know you'll most definitely grow your career - and us - at Farmlands.
Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.
Please note that the successful candidate will have to go through pre-employment checks before starting with us at Farmlands. These will include two references from your two most recent managers, a Ministry of Justice Check, proof of your right to work in New Zealand, a driver’s licence check and an ACC background check. For certain roles a drug and alcohol test, credit check and AML check may be required.

Team
Innovation & Digital (IT)
Role
Innovation & Delivery
Locations
Christchurch Support Office
Employment type
Full-time
Job Type
Permanent - full-time

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