ELEVATE your career with Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand is on a fast track to becoming the world's most digital airline, and we want you to be part of our Digital team at the forefront of tech innovation, where you will help create and enhance digital experiences that connect millions of travellers every year.
At Air New Zealand, you will work for an iconic brand at the cutting edge of technology and help the airline shape the future faster. You will be working in our experienced teams, fully utilising your degree and gaining valuable experience to start your career.
Our Team - Software Engineering
As a graduate in the software engineering team, you will work day-to-day in a cross-functional squad, alongside a mentor who will help you get immersed in your craft and the company. We will support you to work in different crafts as you move through the graduate programme, like Java microservices, front-end web or mobile and test automation.
A little more about you
- A relevant tertiary qualification in Computer Science, Software Engineering or Information Technology.
- You are completing your studies by the end of 2025 or have completed 18 months prior.
- Passionate about technology and emerging trends that have the potential to change the way we work, live, and communicate.
- Passion and curiosity that is being explored through project work outside of university. Are you currently creating a website, interacting on GitHub or Kaggle, and looking to solve big problems with data? We want to learn more about you!
- Thrive in a collaborative and fast-paced environment and enjoy working on ambiguous and fuzzy problems.
- Strong problem-solving skills and resilience.
Why join the Air New Zealand ELEVATE Digital Graduate Programme?
- We are voted New Zealand’s most attractive employer.
- You will be a full-time, permanent employee starting in February 2026.
- We believe in the power of connection. Our mission is to connect people, places and cultures through safe, innovative and sustainable air travel. Be part of our world-class digital team, making waves on the global stage.
- Be inspired by great leadership - check out our Chief Digital Officer, Nikhil Ravishankar Chief Digital Officer
- Our ELEVATE programme is personalised (you get to choose your journey).
- Monthly ELEVATE days and mentorships designed to fast-track your growth and development.
- We embrace work-life balance and working in agile ways.
- Oh, and did we mention the travel perks?
What’s the hiring process?
We believe that bringing together a diversity of thought, ideas and perspectives is key to building great teams. So, our hiring process is designed for you to get to know us, so you feel confident you are making the right decision.
Step 1: Send us your CV and a Cover Letter
Tell us why you’re the perfect fit.
Step 2: Video Introduction
You will be invited to complete a self-recorded introduction from the comfort of your own home. This is your chance to let your personality and authentic self shine through.
Step 3: Graduate Day
A Day at our office in Auckland where you will have individual kōrero with Air New Zealanders and take part in a group activity, so you can showcase your awesome experience and skills.
Step 4: Chemistry Chat
We want to make sure you feel comfortable with your decision, so you’ll have a final kōrero with your potential leader, to learn more about what your day-to-day will be like.
Ready to Take Off?
Applications for our February 2026 intake are open and close on 17th August 2025. If you’re available to start full-time in February 2026, apply now!
Please note, this role is based in Auckland. If you’re outside Auckland, you’ll need to travel for the Graduate Day in late September and relocate by February 2025.
Your journey starts here - apply today
Additional Information
At Air New Zealand, we are proudly committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and believe in creating a truly inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves and thrive. Our people are our greatest asset – because while everything else we do in our operation can be replicated by our competitors, it is our people that truly set us apart. We are firm believers in celebrating the differences and diversity of thought our people bring to their roles. We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds, including those with a disability, additional health and mental health needs, and/or are neurodiverse to apply for our roles.
If you have encountered any accessibility barriers and require further information or reasonable accommodations to our recruitment process, please reach out to the recruiter listed on this job advert so they are able to support you to freely participate equitably in our recruitment and selection process.
Whāia te pae tawhiti kia tata. Ko te pae tata whakamaua, kia tina.
"Seek to bring distant horizons closer. Once near, seize them and make them your reality."
