“You’re in that room for a reason”: Lee-ann Dias on finding support, self-confidence and women in STEM
Microsoft Careers New Zealand
Be creative. Be inspired. Be valued. Be here.
Be creative in a role that lets you do what you love.
Be inspired by a mission to empower every person on the planet to achieve more.
Be valued in an environment where you can bring your whole self to work.
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Meet our teams
Here’s a snapshot of the rewarding sales and account management roles available at Microsoft New Zealand. Each of these teams has diverse opportunities to make the most of your expertise and experience and grow your career with us.
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Customer Success
Be front and centre with our customers, supporting their digital journeys and empowering them to achieve more.
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Sales & Technology Specialists
Become a trusted advisor, working to understand customer needs and designing innovative technology solutions to meet them.
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Account Management
Work side-by-side with customers on the front lines of innovation – show them the world of possibilities technology can offer.
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Digital Sales
Use modern technology, data and analytics to deliver our cloud-first, mobile-first sales model at scale.
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More professions
Even if none of these roles sounds like your cup of tea, there’s a job for everyone at Microsoft. We encourage you to explore our other career opportunities.
Employee Stories
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“I feel like I’ve found something that combines my strengths”
After a lot of soul searching, a pandemic and unemployment, ex-Navy officer, Sam Lloyd, found his way to Microsoft.
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“I am finally who I wanted to be when I grew up”
When the healthcare sector was at its most vulnerable, Simon Kos knew he had to return to Microsoft where he could offer the most support.
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“I want to be my best and true self at work”
After being diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Cecilla Fang was determined to keep bringing her whole self to work.
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“We’re empowered to do more than just our jobs, and indeed, this is the more.”
After Phil’s daughter stumbled across something inappropriate online, this led him to build a community that fights online child exploitation with one of the most powerful tools in the world: education.
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“I don’t want to hide who I am”
Since Jess Dodson pursued a career in IT, she has learnt the power of storytelling and how to advocate for a more supportive and inclusive culture.
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“It’s like fuel for us”
Geneve Estrada and Emily Ho on creating meaningful connections through the Early-in-Career Program.
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“There was a much bigger emphasis on work–life balance”
Manasi Priya on culture, COVID-19 and finding time for creativity.
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“I get to finish the whole story”
Pooja Prithyani on women in tech, the wonder of learning, and why she’ll never regret starting a new job in the middle of a pandemic.
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“Microsoft is very understanding of the challenges its employees face”
Sahar Saqeb-Ahmadi on how flexibility enables her to balance work and her family’s special needs.
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“I feel empowered to tackle any problem”
Angela Cibiras on growth, support and building a career at Microsoft.
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“You're in that room for a reason”
Lee-ann Dias on finding support, self-confidence and women in STEM
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“If I’m comfortable, I’m not growing”
Hui Cheng shares her journey of continuous learning and how her team’s support allowed her to undertake part time study.
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"I learned that your mind will give up well before your body does"
After 13 years with the New Zealand Defence Force, Jimmy Kerr is working to clear the path for those who come after him.
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"Calling all allies: Why women’s inclusion is everyone’s issue"
Dom Pringle and Duncan Taylor discuss how each have travelled to become a better ally, and how they’re planning to put those learnings into action.
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"I have found a place that I excelled, where I could turn my difference to my advantage"
Andrew Lowson is many things. He’s an IT mastermind. He’s a Dad. He’s a Scotsman. And he lives with dyslexia: a difference that he once felt limited him, but he now sees as his superpower.
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“Some people can have a hard time moving over from the military into the corporate world. But if I can do it, anyone can do it.”
Alistair explains how he brings the skills he gained at the Royal Navy to his role at Microsoft Australia.
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“At the end of the day, we’re not ‘same-sex parents’ – we’re just parents.”
Two new dads explain how Microsoft’s paid parental leave policy empowered them to take their first steps into fatherhood.
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“It wasn’t so much the hearing loss that got me. It was the fatigue that came from trying to piece everything together.”
Rachel opens up on leadership, inclusion and living with an invisible disability.
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“I started to feel this desire for the joy and energy that my work brings me. That’s how I knew I was ready.”
Kelly shares the lessons she learned about allyship after returning to work from a 19-month hiatus.
Life at Microsoft
We know that the best way to empower the world is to empower our employees.
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Benefits
Get the resources to lead the life you want.
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People
Meet the people who power Microsoft.
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Culture
Thrive in an environment that helps you achieve more.
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Diversity and inclusion
Bring your whole self to work.
Build your tech skills
You might not think you have the right background or knowledge to work in the tech industry, but we believe there’s room for everyone. Here are some of the pathways we support to help you equip yourself with the skills you’ll need to succeed in the tech sector.
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Supporting the military community
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Fitted for Work and Microsoft’s Digital Upskilling Initiative
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Cyber Security Microsoft Traineeship Program
Acknowledgement of Country
Microsoft acknowledges ngā iwi Māori as the tangata whenua of Aotearoa New Zealand and is committed to upholding the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi.