An exciting opportunity has opened for a Website Developer to join our Digital Business Solutions team on a 9-month fixed term to support the development of Southern institute of Technology’s website.
In this role, you’ll contribute directly to the redevelopment of the Southern Institute of Technology’s public website - work that will support students, staff, and our wider community every day.
This is a hands-on development role where you’ll build templates, components, backend functionality, and integrations that form the foundation of our refreshed digital presence. You’ll work across the full development lifecycle: designing, building, testing, documenting, and deploying updates that help shape the future of SIT’s online experience.
You’ll join a motivated and supportive Digital team, working closely with designers, content owners, systems specialists, and stakeholders across the organisation. We emphasise modern development practices, structured workflows, and a collaborative approach to delivering secure, reliable, and maintainable solutions.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Supporting the redevelopment of SIT’s website by building and updating templates, components, and backend functionality using Python and Django.
- Implementing frontend templates with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, and connecting them to backend data sources.
- Working with our content management system (CMS) to manage structured content and extend CMS functionality where needed.
- Integrating and consuming RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs to power dynamic website features.
- Investigating and resolving bugs, performing testing, and contributing to stable releases.
- Working with stakeholders to clarify requirements and communicate progress clearly.
- Creating clear technical documentation and contributing to a smooth handover at the end of the fixed term.
- Following team standards and contributing to secure, maintainable development practices.
- Keeping Azure DevOps work items up to date and using modern workflows such as branching, pull requests, and code review.
What You’ll Bring
- Experience in website or web application development, ideally using Python and Django.
- A relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
- Strong understanding of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and building templates that integrate with backend systems.
- Experience working with CMS platforms, structured content modelling, and web publishing workflows.
- Experience integrating RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs.
- Proficiency with Git and collaborative development workflows (we use Azure DevOps).
- Strong problemsolving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to troubleshoot effectively.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work confidently with nontechnical stakeholders.
- A proactive, cando attitude, with the ability to deliver results within a defined timeframe.
Technology Environment You’ll Work With
- Languages & Frameworks: Python, Django, HTML, CSS, JavaScript
- Workflows & Tools: Git, Azure DevOps (Repos, Boards, Pipelines), modern branching strategies, code review
- Infrastructure: Collaboration with internal teams supporting infrastructure, security, and integrations
Working at Southern Institute of Technology, Invercargill
One of New Zealand’s leading tertiary institutes, SIT’s focus is on innovation and the future. That means we provide opportunities not just for our students, but for our staff as well. We offer a collegial and supportive working environment focused on continuous improvement, where you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to tertiary education delivery, benefit from ongoing professional development and training, and be part of a flexible, values-driven workplace culture.
If you are passionate about using data to enable better decisions and delivering reporting solutions that make a real difference, we encourage you to apply.
A job description for this role is available below in documents to download.
Please apply for this role via SEEK. When applying, please attach your CV and a cover letter telling us a little about yourself and why you are the perfect candidate for the role.
Applications will close on 07 April 2026 and will be reviewed as they are received. Due to the fast-paced nature of our vacancies, close dates may be subject to change.
Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.
Any questions on this role can be directed to hr@sit.ac.nz