Careers
Join our team and help build a better tomorrow for learners.
If you’re passionate about technology and want to use your skills to positively impact education, then you’ll fit right in at N4L.
We’re looking for people who want to use their know-how to improve digital learning experiences that empower kaiako (teachers) and ākonga (learners). If the thought of building a better tomorrow and making a meaningful difference excites you – we’d love to chat.
Careers
Here’s how we’re building a better tomorrow for our learners.
We’re building a better tomorrow through innovation
We aim to innovate for customer impact while encouraging our team to push the boundaries.
- They are involved in exciting technology projects across various platforms, systems and services
- The team contribute to our consistent track record of high customer satisfaction, with scores over 90% since our inception
- They’re part of a team that operates one of the largest managed networks in New Zealand, supporting 25% of the country’s daytime business internet traffic
- They help keep schools more secure, including through our Security Incident and Event Management Platform that ingests ~310k events per second
We develop our people to help build a better tomorrow
Our culture encourages exploration and experimentation, inspiring our people to think creatively.
Our preference is to upskill and promote internally before considering candidates outside N4L.
A combination of formal learning and our ‘on-the-job’ training mindset encourages growth and development while supporting a ‘test and learn’ attitude.
What it means for our people:
- They can access a range of online learning content via Udemy
- 10% of our people have had an internal career development move in the last 12 months (July ‘23 to June ‘24)
- 82% of our people say that N4L is a great company that contributes to their development
We’re building tomorrow, together
We believe in an inclusive approach that allows us to collaborate with partners, customers and each other, and succeed together.
We’re passionate about equitable access for all to reliable technology.
We value open mindsets, authenticity and diversity of thought.
We challenge each other to remain authentic and encourage our whānau to bring their full selves to work.
What it means for our people:
- There is a direct investment in team dynamics sessions, so our people have an awareness of themselves, and others, to empathise, collaborate, and perform effectively
- Celebrations of significant cultural events such as Eid al-Fitr, Chinese New Year, and Diwali
A caring environment today, builds a better tomorrow
We listen with empathy, take ownership and are accountable both personally and as a team.
We offer genuine work flexibility, including an additional day of leave designed to help you connect with whānau (family).
We support wellness initiatives by providing time and space for them during work hours.
We create a working environment that champions employee wellbeing and connection.
We make the time to connect, celebrate success, and share important initiatives.
What it means for our people:
- Free access to a Wellbeing app for staff and up to 5 of their family members, and free access to EAP (wellbeing support)
- Southern Cross Wellbeing Two health cover is provided for permanent staff, plus discounts are available for family members
- The team are celebrated with quarterly and annual awards to recognise their achievements
- A prayer room is available for our Auckland-based team members
Find out how we’re committed to improving digital learning experiences and outcomes for all
N4L is built on strong values:
Succeed together
Innovate for impact
Do the right thing
Hear from some of our team
Marnie’s story
I’ve always loved working in education. I actually started out as a teacher, retrained as a counsellor, and through that journey, I’ve found my way to N4L. I don’t have a technical background, but I do have a lot of experience in working with people. Particularly students and what they need and what they’re going through. Knowing this deeply helps me connect schools. Read the full story.Britta’s story
Growing up in Sweden, I fell in love with a Kiwi, and here I am, living in New Zealand nearly 20 years later. My journey to N4L actually started out in project management, and since joining, I’ve discovered a real passion for working for an organisation that has a purpose to make a difference to the lives of our kaiako and ākonga. Read the full story.