game developer
1,192 game developer job listings in New Zealand. Find daily updated positions from leading job boards.
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Hiring Game Developer
5 days ago
Auckland, AUK, New Zealand Vouchermatic Remote Full-timeAre you a passionate HTML5 game developer looking to put your skills to the test? Vouchermatic is launching a game development challenge for young and aspiring developers. The Challenge: We’re looking for a simple, fun, and engaging game that meets the following criteria: Easy to understand and play Runs smoothly on mobile devices (Android &...
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Hiring Game Developer Interns
5 days ago
, 00, New Zealand Vouchermatic Full-timeAre you a passionate HTML5 game developer looking to put your skills to the test? Vouchermatic is launching a game development challenge for young and aspiring developers. The Challenge: We’re looking for a simple, fun, and engaging game that meets the following criteria: Easy to understand and play Runs smoothly on mobile devices (Android &...
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Game Backend Development Intern
20 hours ago
Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Lightspeed Studios Full-time NZD 70,000 - NZD 90,000 ContractBusiness Unit: LIGHTSPEED STUDIOSBusiness Unit LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS is made up of passionate players who advance the art & science of game development through great stories, great gameplay, and advanced technology. We are focused on bringing next generation experiences to gamers who want to enjoy them anywhere, anytime, across multiple genres and...
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Game Backend Development Intern
2 days ago
Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand JobSpace Full-time NZD 90,000 - NZD 130,000 ContractJora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey. Lightspeed Studios is made up of passionate players who advance the art & science of game development through great stories, great gameplay, and advanced technology. We are focused on bringing next generation experiences...
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Game Developer
1 week ago
, 00, New Zealand Twine Full-timeThis is an opportunity for a skilled game developer to lead the creation of a frontline combat game inspired by the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The project centers on immersive environments featuring trenches and barren, leafless trees, aiming to deliver a realistic and engaging war experience. The initial phase of the project is to be completed remotely within...
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Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand YO IT Consulting Full-time NZD 50,000 - NZD 75,000 ContractYO IT Consulting is seeking a junior Cocos2d-x Game Developer for a remote contract role. You will develop game logic, refine features, and ensure clean code to support AI training data generation.Collaborate with distributed teams, follow technical specs, and document workflows. Prior 2D game development experience with Cocos2d-x is expected; strong...
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Game Designer — Co-Development Opportunities
5 days ago
Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Side Full-timeAbout Side Side is a global video game development and services provider, offering technical and creative solutions to many of the largest developers and studios around the world. Founded in 2009 and drawing on 30+ years' experience from our parent company in Japan, Side has since grown to become a global force with 15+ studios in over a dozen countries...
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Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand YO IT Consulting Full-time NZD 50,000 - NZD 70,000 ContractYO IT Consulting is seeking a Cocos2d-x Junior Game Developer for a remote contract role in New Zealand. You will develop and refine 2D game features and collaborate with the customer to provide high-quality data for AI training.The position emphasizes clear communication, documentation, and iterative delivery to support training objectives. You will work...
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Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand YO IT Consulting Full-time NZD 50,000 - NZD 70,000 ContractYO IT Consulting is seeking a Jr Game Developer to support AI training pipelines by contributing real-world game development input. You will use Python and Panda3D to review code, test interactive 3D workflows, and help shape how models learn from examples.The role emphasizes remote collaboration, clear communication, and careful attention to detail....
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Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Side Full-timeAbout Side Side is a global video game development and services provider, offering technical and creative solutions to many of the largest developers and studios around the world. Founded in 2009 and drawing on 30+ years' experience from our parent company in Japan, Side has since grown to become a global force with 15+ studios in over a dozen countries...
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Electronic Gaming Technician
20 hours ago
, New Zealand Gaming Machine Distributors Full-time NZD 60,000 - NZD 80,000 ContractJora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey. Gaming Machine Distributors Ltd (GMD) is looking for a motivated and reliable Electronic Gaming Technician to join our growing technical team based in DUNEDIN. This is a hands-on role responsible for the installation,...
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Senior Game Programmer
2 days ago
Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand RocketWerkz Full-time NZD 100,000 - NZD 140,000 ContractSENIOR GAME PROGRAMMER (C#) Auckland | Full Time - 40 hrs a week | Salary Range 100 - 140K Yearly | Game Development team RocketWerkz is an ambitious PC video games studio based in Auckland’s waterfront. Founded by Dean Hall, creator of hit survival games DayZ and Icarus, we are independently run with support from one of the world’s largest game...
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Electronic Gaming Technician
4 days ago
Remote, New Zealand Gaming Machine Distributors Full-time NZD 80,000 ContractJora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey. Gaming Machine Distributors Ltd (GMD) is looking for a motivated and reliable Electronic Gaming Technician to join our growing technical team based in DUNEDIN. This is a hands-on role responsible for the installation,...
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Global Game Project Coordinator Intern
20 hours ago
Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Lightspeed Studios Full-time NZD 60,000 - NZD 80,000 ContractLightspeed Studios is looking for a motivated individual to support project managers in game development in Auckland, New Zealand. Responsibilities include liaising with stakeholders, planning business programs, and using various management tools.Ideal candidates will possess excellent communication skills, be multilingual with proficiency in English and...
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Unreal Engine Game Backend Intern
2 days ago
Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand JobSpace Full-time NZD 90,000 - NZD 130,000 ContractLightspeed Studios in Auckland, New Zealand, is hiring a backend engineer to build next-generation game services. You will contribute to Unreal Engine-based server infrastructure, designing and coding scalable backend components for multiplayer experiences.You should have a computer science background and experience with Unreal Engine servers; proficiency in...
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Category Manager Premium
5 days ago
MA - NZ - AKL Office Mighty Ape Full-timeDescriptionThe Category Manager - Gaming owns the end-to-end commercial performance, profit and loss (P&L responsibilities), and market share growth of the Gaming portfolio across Mighty Ape and Kogan.com, spanning console hardware, physical and digital software, gaming accessories, peripherals, PC gaming and digital currency. Gaming is a launch-driven,...
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Senior C++ Game Programmer
2 days ago
Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand RocketWerkz Full-time NZD 90,000 - NZD 140,000 ContractSENIOR C++ GAME PROGRAMMER (Unreal Engine) // ICARUS Auckland | NZD 90-140k Salary range | Game DevelopmentAPPLICATIONS CLOSE SUNDAY 22 MARCH 2026 A bit about us… RocketWerkz is an ambitious PC video games studio based on Auckland’s waterfront in New Zealand. Founded by Dean Hall, creator of hit survival game DayZ, we are independently-run but have the...
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Senior C# Game Programmer — BRUTAL Framework
2 days ago
Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand RocketWerkz Full-time NZD 100,000 - NZD 140,000 ContractRocketWerkz in Auckland is hiring a Senior Game Programmer (C#) to develop new games using their BRUTAL framework. The role requires a strong understanding of C#, with a focus on gameplay and systems. Ideal candidates will have 8+ years of software development experience, a passion for gaming, and effective collaboration skills.Benefits include relocation...
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Senior Concept Artist: Game Characters
2 days ago
Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Side Full-time NZD 60,000 - NZD 90,000 ContractAbout SideSide is a global video game development and services provider, offering technical and creative solutions to many of the largest developers and studios around the world. Founded in 2009 and drawing on 30+ years' experience from our parent company in Japan, Side has since grown to become a global force with 15+ studios in over a dozen countries...
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3D Character Artist — AAA Games
2 days ago
Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Side Full-time NZD 60,000 - NZD 80,000 ContractSide in Auckland is seeking a mid-level 3D Character Artist to join their talent pool for future co-development opportunities. This role focuses on modeling, texturing, and optimizing high-quality character assets for AAA-quality games across various platforms.The ideal candidate should have at least 3 years of experience in the video game industry and...