Software Developer Graduate Program – New Zealand
AI Job Summary
Big ambitions? Bigger opportunities.
Get up to 12 weeks of hands-on, expert-led training to build the tech and professional skills you need to thrive in New Zealand’s fast-moving market. With outcome-based learning, you’ll level up fast and work on impactful projects with top global brands.
We match your strengths to the right role. Opportunities include:
- Software Developer – Work with programming languages, frameworks, and databases to create the core infrastructure of applications.
- Software Engineer – Work with front-end (user interface) and back-end (server-side) technologies, using tools like JavaScript, Python, or Java.
- Automation Tester – Develop and execute automated test scripts to ensure the reliability, security, and functionality of software systems.
- Automation Analyst – Design, implement, and maintain automated processes to streamline operations and reduce costs.
- Production Support Analyst – Work with logs, databases, and monitoring tools to diagnose problems and may write scripts or patches to resolve them
Your career, your way.
It won’t be a straight line—and that’s the exciting part. Our Skills Lab keeps you learning, growing, and ready for whatever’s next. From coding to communication, you’ll gain future-proof skills that open doors across industries.
Why you’ll love working with us
- Full-time employment with a competitive salary
- An initial upskilling course pre-assignment facilitated by our expert coaches
- Opportunity for entire FDM career journey development with ongoing coaching through our Skills Lab
- Consultant Experience Team dedicated to your wellbeing, health, and happiness
- Opportunity to work with some of New Zealand’s and Australia’s biggest brands as part of their integrated team
- Make a real impact by helping bring meaningful projects to life
- Option to join the FDM Buy As You Earn share scheme
What you’ll bring
- You hold a university degree level (bachelor or higher)
- Able to commit to completing our full 2.5-year graduate program
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, paired with great interpersonal and communication skills
You’ re curious, driven who loved learning on the go and aren’t afraid to go the extra mile
- Eligibility to work in New Zealand (citizen or permanent resident)
We require our consultants to attend the office for client assignments when required. Currently, most client assignments have hybrid working arrangement with between 3-5 days a week in the office with remainder from home, depending on the client.
About FDM
FDM powers the people behind tech and innovation. We spot trends, find top talent, and help businesses stay ahead.
With 30+ years of experience, we coach, mentor, and launch fresh thinkers from diverse backgrounds into world-class careers. Partnering with top global companies, we deliver the right talent at the right time—while guiding our people toward exponential growth.
🌍 Global impact – 19 centres across APAC, North America, the UK & Europe
🚀 25,000+ careers launched – and counting
🤝 300+ trusted client partners
Committed to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Tech careers should be for everyone. With 80+ nationalities represented, FDM thrives on diversity, fuels innovation through unique perspectives, and celebrates success together. As an Equal Opportunity Employer and FTSE4Good-listed company, we ensure every qualified applicant gets a fair shot—no barriers, just opportunities.
- Job type:Graduate Jobs
- Disciplines:Construction, Cyber Security, Data Science and...
- Work rights:New Zealand Citizen
- Work from home:Hybrid remote
Hybrid remote
Employees are allowed to work remotely some of the time but most of the work is done at the company’s physical office. Remote work is considered a perk or a privilege. For example, an employee may work from home for 1-2 days per week.
- Locations:New Zealand (New...
- POSITION START DATE
Aug 2025 (approx)
- Salary
$50,000-$60,000
- Closing Date:1st Sep 2025, 1:59 pm
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