Technology & Transformation
Permanent
Auckland
Posted 11/03/2026

Lead UX Designer

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About the Opportunity
Our client is a well-established New Zealand technology consultancy that partners with organisations across Auckland and further afield to deliver practical, high-impact digital solutions. 

This is an opportunity for an experienced Lead UX/UI Designer to step into a role where design genuinely influences decision-making. You’ll help embed strong design thinking into a large, long-running programme of work, advocating for design quality at a governance level and ensuring what goes into production reflects the intended vision. 

They’re looking for someone with a creative product mindset and an agency-style approach someone who can not only design but clearly articulate why something isn’t working and guide stakeholders toward better solutions. 

This is a senior role with real autonomy and influence. You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders, developers, and project teams while also contributing to the wider UX/UI practice and mentoring junior designers. 

What You’ll Bring 
  • 10+ years of commercial experience in UX/UI  and mobile applications
  • Must have experience working in an IT consultancy or design agency environment
  • Demonstrated ability to guide and influence stakeholder thinking around UX and interface 
  • Superb communication and collaboration skills
  • A deep interest in the large-scale application of design systems
  • Hands-on experience with responsive design and accessibility standards
  • A proactive, solutions-focused mindset
What’s on Offer 
  • Competitive salary aligned with experience
  • Flexible hybrid working (minimum two days in the office)
  • Fully subsidised medical insurance with discounted cover for immediate family
  • Ongoing professional development and learning opportunities
  • Enhanced parental leave and wellbeing support initiatives
Next Steps
To keep things simple, we ask that all applications are submitted through this advert. We’ll review applications as they come in and be in touch. 

For any questions give Teresa Jordan a call on +64 27 376 4884 and quote Job ID: 17430  for a confidential chat. 

To apply for this vacancy, you MUST be a New Zealand citizen, resident, or have already secured the right to work in New Zealand and therefore hold a valid visa. 

At the appropriate stage we will request your references, we ask that you do not include them on your CV when applying.   

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