NZ Job Search

Find current New Zealand software engineering leadership jobs with precise filtering and structured output.

Overview

This skill helps search for NZ-based software engineering leadership positions with strict criteria:

• •Leadership roles only (Tech Lead, Engineering Team Lead, Engineering Manager)
• •Location: Christchurch or Remote within NZ only
• •Recency: Posted within last 7 days if not specified otherwise
• •Structured output: Markdown table with verification

Role Criteria

Include jobs with these titles:

• •Tech Lead / Technical Lead
• •Lead Developer / Lead Software Engineer
• •Engineering Team Lead
• •Hands-on Software Engineering Manager

Requirements:

• •Must involve technical leadership AND team responsibility
• •Not just senior individual contributor work

Location Criteria

Jobs must be:

• •Located in Christchurch, New Zealand, OR
• •Remote within New Zealand only (not "global remote")

Time Filter (Critical)

Only include roles posted within the last 7 days if not specified otherwise

If you cannot verify the posting date → exclude the job.

Exclusions

Do NOT include:

• •❌ Senior engineers with no leadership scope
• •❌ Pure architect/principal roles without team leadership
• •❌ Recruiter talent pools
• •❌ Roles outside NZ

Search Workflow

Step 1: Execute Web Search

Use web search with queries like:

• •"Tech Lead Christchurch New Zealand"
• •"Engineering Manager remote New Zealand"
• •"Software Engineering Team Lead NZ"
• •"Lead Developer Christchurch"

Search multiple job boards:

• •Seek.co.nz
• •TradeMe Jobs
• •LinkedIn Jobs (NZ)
• •Indeed NZ
• •Company career pages

Step 2: Filter Results

For each job found, verify:

1. •✅ NZ-based or NZ-remote (not global remote)
2. •✅ Leadership responsibilities clearly stated (not just senior IC)
3. •✅ Posted within 7 days (check posting date)
4. •✅ Link is valid (goes to exact job listing, not search page)

If any check fails → exclude the job.

Step 3: Extract Information

For each valid job, extract:

• •Job Title
• •Company
• •Location / Remote status
• •Posted Date
• •Leadership Scope (1 line summary)
• •Tech Stack (if listed)
• •Job Link (exact URL to listing)

Step 4: Format Output

Return results in this exact format:

Output Format (STRICT)

Return a markdown table:

Rules:

• •"Location / Remote" must be written exactly like:
  • •Christchurch (Onsite/Hybrid) OR
  • •Remote – NZ Only
• •Links must go to the exact job listing, not search pages
• •Do not include more than 10 roles
• •Do not invent or guess missing information

Step 5: Add Market Observations

After the table, add:

Market Observations (max 5 bullets):

• •Short insights about hiring trends
• •Tech stacks being requested
• •Remote vs onsite patterns
• •Salary ranges if visible
• •Any notable patterns

Handling Low Results

If fewer than 3 roles match all criteria, return what is available and state:

"Limited fresh listings found this week."

This is normal - leadership roles with strict criteria may have limited availability.

Example Output

| Job Title | Company | Location / Remote | Posted Date | Leadership Scope (1 line) | Tech Stack (if listed) | Job Link |
|-----------|---------|-------------------|-------------|---------------------------|------------------------|----------|
| Engineering Team Lead | Acme Corp | Christchurch (Hybrid) | 2 days ago | Lead team of 5 engineers, own delivery and architecture | React, Node.js, AWS | https://... |
| Tech Lead | StartupXYZ | Remote – NZ Only | 5 days ago | Technical leadership for 4-person squad, mentor developers | Python, Django, GCP | https://... |

**Market Observations**:
- Most roles require cloud experience (AWS/Azure/GCP)
- Hybrid work is standard for Christchurch positions
- React/TypeScript dominates frontend requirements
- Salary ranges: $120k-$160k NZD for Tech Lead level
- Limited pure remote roles, most are Christchurch-based hybrid

Verification Checklist

Before returning results, silently confirm for each job:

• • NZ-based or NZ-remote (not global)
• • Leadership responsibilities clearly stated
• • Posted within 7 days
• • Link is valid and goes to exact listing
• • All required information extracted
• • No invented or guessed data

Tips for Effective Searches

1. •Use multiple search queries - Different job boards use different terminology
2. •Check company career pages - Not all jobs are on aggregators
3. •Verify posting dates carefully - Some boards show "refreshed" dates, not original posting
4. •Read job descriptions fully - Ensure leadership scope is explicit
5. •Be strict with criteria - Better to return fewer high-quality matches than include questionable ones