Senior Software Developer Team Lead
Since 1909, ADR has helped keep communities and businesses running with utility technology products, services, and expertise. Proudly New Zealand owned, we partner with energy utilities, water authorities, local authorities, manufacturing, farming, and agriculture sectors.
About the Role
This is a hands-on role where you'll continue writing high-quality code while leading a team of developers to deliver scalable, secure, and reliable software solutions. Working closely with our Solutions Architect, you'll turn technical roadmaps into actionable development plans, guide sprint delivery, and help shape the ongoing growth of both our platforms and our people.
Key Responsibilities
You'll provide day-to-day leadership for the development team, balancing hands-on development with delivery planning, mentoring, and stakeholder engagement. Key responsibilities include:
Leading sprint planning, task allocation, backlog management, stand-ups, and retrospectives.
Collaborating with the Solutions Architect to translate architectural and business requirements into deliverable user stories and development roadmaps.
Contributing directly to software development, code reviews, testing, and deployment activities.
Managing application maintenance, issue triage, defect resolution, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Providing delivery leadership, stakeholder communication, and reporting on project progress, risks, and milestones.
Mentoring developers and fostering a culture of collaboration, learning, and technical excellence.
Ensuring development practices align with security, compliance, quality, and deployment standards.
About You
You are an experienced software developer who enjoys leading by example and helping others succeed. You can move comfortably between technical problem-solving, project delivery discussions, and coaching team members. You will bring:
Significant commercial software development experience across modern application environments.
Experience leading developers, technical teams, or software delivery projects.
Strong understanding of Agile development methodologies and sprint-based delivery.
Experience with code reviews, CI/CD pipelines, testing frameworks, and software quality practices.
The ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
A collaborative leadership style with a passion for mentoring and developing others.
Why You'll Love Working With Us
ADR operates with the heart of a family business. Our people come first, and your wellbeing is our priority. We offer a competitive salary package and excellent benefits, including:
Bonus opportunities
Southern Cross Health Insurance (after six months' service), plus Life and Trauma Insurance
Comprehensive wellbeing programme and EAP support
Dog-friendly office environment
Ability to WFH for up to 2 days per week (after six months’ service).
If you're looking for a role where you can continue building great software while leading a talented team, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today with your CV and cover letter. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.
Before joining the team, you'll need to complete our standard pre-employment checks, which may include drug and alcohol testing, Ministry of Justice checks, and a credit check.
To be considered for this role, you must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand.