" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eLead Mobile Engineer\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"20502\"\u003e ICT, Digital \u0026amp; Technology \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"20503\"\u003e Mobile Developer \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"20504\"\u003e Christchurch \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"20505\"\u003e Permanent \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 9/10/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eHighly competitive salary + 5 weeks\u0026#39; annual leave + additional benefits\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHybrid working + flexibility to support work-life balance\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupportive + inclusive team + leadership and growth\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e Are you an experienced software engineer who enjoys creating exceptional mobile experiences, bringing people together and helping others succeed?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e We\u0027re looking for a \u003cstrong\u003eLead Mobile Engineer\u003c/strong\u003e to play a key role in shaping the future of a highly valued mobile application.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys being hands-on technically but equally values \u003cstrong\u003ecollaboration, empowering others and creating an environment where people can do their best work.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You\u0027ll be joining a supportive and inclusive team where different perspectives are welcomed, ideas are encouraged, and everyone has a voice. You\u0027ll have the opportunity to influence technical direction, mentor talented engineers and make a meaningful difference to the experiences of customers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat you\u0027ll be doing\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLead the design and evolution of the mobile applications, creating intuitive, accessible and reliable digital experiences.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eContribute hands-on to development while working collaboratively to solve complex technical challenges.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChampion engineering excellence through quality-focused development, shared learning and continuous improvement.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInspire, coach and mentor engineers\u003c/strong\u003e, supporting their confidence, professional development and technical growth.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuild strong relationships across product, design and engineering teams to deliver meaningful customer outcomes.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHelp shape improvements in application performance, reliability and scalability.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCreate an environment where people feel supported, valued and comfortable sharing ideas and challenging thinking.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat we\u0027re looking for\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong software engineering experience within mobile application development.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHands-on experience with native iOS (Swift/SwiftUI/Objective-C) or Android (Kotlin/Java) development.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience mentoring, guiding or supporting engineers, with a genuine interest in helping others succeed.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA sound understanding of software architecture, design patterns and modern engineering practices.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA thoughtful, pragmatic approach to technical decision-making, balancing quality, sustainability and long-term outcomes.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships across different teams.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAn inclusive, collaborative leadership style, curiosity and a willingness to learn from others.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhy join our client?\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMake a meaningful impact\u003c/strong\u003e on a product used and valued by customers every day.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBe part of a welcoming, inclusive and supportive engineering team where your ideas and contributions matter.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHelp shape the team\u0027s future\u003c/strong\u003e, both technically and through the development of the people around you.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWork alongside talented people who value collaboration, knowledge sharing and different perspectives.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEnjoy a culture that encourages curiosity, professional growth and continuous learning.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlexibility, autonomy and trust\u003c/strong\u003e to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eInterested?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e If you\u0027re looking for a leadership opportunity where you can combine your technical expertise with mentoring, collaboration and meaningful product impact, whilst remianing hands-on the tools - we\u0027d love to hear from you.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eYou don\u0027t need to tick every box.\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;We recognise that great mobile engineers bring different experiences, perspectives and strengths, and we\u0027re interested in hearing what you could bring to the team.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Get in touch for a confidential conversation to learn more about the opportunity by applying via this link or reaching out to Rachael Tobeck rachael@younity.co.nz for a confidential chat.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e#SCR-rachael-tobeck \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"2001156\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "