Full Stack Developer Intermediate, iQualify

3 days ago


Lower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand Open Polytechnic Full time

Tēnā koe. Nau mai ki te Kuratini Tuwhera.

Mō te tūnga | About the role

iQualify is a Learning Experience Platform (LXP) owned by Open Polytechnic and is offered as a software-as-a-service product to hundreds of organisations and hundreds of thousands learners. This role is based at our Lower Hutt Campus.

We are looking for an Intermediate Full Stack Developer to join a broad product team. The role is responsible for:

  • Software development of features end to end for the iQualify platform
  • Enhancing, improving and maintaining features of the iQualify platform
  • Assisting and maintaining software development application practices

Ngā pūkenga mo te tūnga | What you will bring to the role

You will have a passion for impacting the lives of everyday people and seeing them achieve their educational goals and dreams. You will also constantly be striving to be the best you can be, just as our learners do and you pride yourself on the quality of your work.

What you'll need:

  • Experience as a Full Stack Developer
  • Extensive programming experience in web application development technologies including Angular, Node JS, Javascript, CSS, HTML(5)
  • Experience with lean, agile and XP development practices
  • Experience with NoSQL and other document databases
  • Experience with effective use of development platforms and tools
  • Experience in leading development projects and mentoring team members
  • Experience working within a team in applications development
  • Experience with cloud platforms
  • Loads of passion for helping build incredible learning experiences

We are looking for someone who:

  • Has experience working with software platforms and tools to make people's lives easier
  • Is right at home troubleshooting and diagnosing potential issues. Diving into the technical details is your thing.
  • Has ability to architect and deliver scalable, reliable solutions
  • Has well-developed problem solving skills - you'll need these every day
  • Is able to think proactively, anticipate problems and work with team members to implement innovative solutions
  • Is a results-orientated approach to initiative
  • Has great relationship building skills

Mō mātou | About us

The Open Polytechnic is Aotearoa New Zealand's leading distance and online learning provider.

We specialise in taking the learning to our students, focusing on enabling the success of approximately 30,000 students each year. We are a place where you can make a difference.

We offer a wide range of learning disciplines from Real Estate to Social Work, Construction and Education. From our Academic Staff Members to our Student Journey Centre, we ensure our students are at the heart of everything we do, every step of the way.

We are proud of our kaimahi and value every contribution from our people.

Ngā hua o tō tomo mai ki a mātou - Why you should join our team

Here's just a few reasons why people enjoy working for Open Polytechnic:

  • An organisation that makes a positive difference to people's lives
  • A culture that values positive work life balance
  • Free on-site car parking
  • A modernised working environment
  • Subsidised school holiday programmes for your children
  • Free fitness classes
  • Great coffee at our on-site café

Tono mai | Apply now

If this role sounds like you, we would love to hear from you. Applications must be submitted online via our career's website.

Contact Dominic Ellery – with any questions about the role.

Applications close 11 pm on 9 January 2026.



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