Kia ora! Thanks for stopping by. We're always on the hunt for curious and collaborative people who care about what they do, speak their minds, and have empathy for others.

We can offer you:

  • private healthcare with Southern Cross
  • an annual learning and growth budget to support your professional aspirations
  • an annual wellness budget, free flu shots, and the occasional massage to keep you mentally and physically fit
  • free access to confidential counselling
  • free shared kai
  • an annual team retreat 
  • a base in central Wellington, Aotearoa New Zealand, near cafes, shops, theatres, and the waterfront
  • a hybrid working model that supports working from home and our office.


Springload reception with an out-of-focus Springloader walking.
Kelly cooking a big pot of curry for a team lunch.
Left: Our Springload reception area. Right: Communal curry cooking for a learning lunch on cultural diversity in India.
Left: Our Springload reception area. Right: Communal curry cooking for a learning lunch on cultural diversity in India.

Working at Springload

Our mission is to use our digital superpowers for good by making the things that matter better. We follow a human-centred process, keeping the people we're designing for at the centre of the work.  

We're also a certified B Corporation which means we meet the highest standards of sustainability and social responsibility for companies.

Learn more about our values

Great clients, interesting mahi

Collaborate on projects that positively impact our clients, communities, and the planet. Our clients include Kiwibank, Klim Type Foundry, Meridian, Te Papa, Massey University, ACC, NZ Customs, IETF, and many Government agencies. 

We also experiment and invest in a better future through our internal impact team Springlabs.

Flexible work and fluffy coworkers

Feel at home in our flexible, whānau-friendly studio and online spaces (and yes, that includes  fluffy coworkers too). 

Our office has communal spaces for collaboration and solitary pods for when you want to unplug from all that chatter. Fresh coffee beans are delivered almost daily, and our drinks fridge and fruit bowls are always stocked.

Space to live your values

Get involved in initiatives you care about. Increase diversity in the tech sector by joining our Grow initiative, raise money for your charity of choice, and connect with colleagues over sustainability and mental health chats.

Learning and growth

Want room to grow? You're covered with support, time, and an annual training budget. Attend that course you've had your eye on, share kai and knowledge in our regular team 'learning lunches', and set goals that keep you progressing in your role.

Inclusion and diversity

An equal, inclusive, and diverse workplace where you can feel like you belong matters to us. We're a member of  Diversity Works. We've also introduced a noho marae into our induction process to observe tikanga Māori and better understand, partner, and support our Māori team members, clients, and end users.

A wellness package

Thrive mentally and physically with an annual wellness budget, which you can put towards things like a gym membership and support for mental well-being. Our team also has free access to confidential counselling through the Employee Assistance Programme and Vitae.

Work-life balance

We know you have a life outside of work, and we want to celebrate that. Interested in mountain biking? We've got a group for that. Want to share your love of baking? We're more than happy to taste test! 

We celebrate cultural festivals and have an annual team day too. Our social club also organises various events, from cooking sessions and craft get-togethers to karaoke and tequila tasting.

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Springloaders at our first noho marae at Koraunui Marae in Stokes Valley
Seven Springloaders laughing and discussing a craft activity at a team day.
Left: Our first team outing to Koraunui Marae. Right: A group of Springloaders presenting their craft project at our annual team away day.
Left: Our first team outing to Koraunui Marae. Right: A group of Springloaders presenting their craft project at our annual team away day.

Meet the people of Springload

"I came to Springload with writing experience, but little UX, which I wanted to learn about. I love that Springload supports me to develop in that, through things like attending UXNZ. It feels pretty special to learn and grow in areas of my own choosing, without needing to go off and do further study. And then I get to put my learnings into my work right away. It’s a win-win."

Claire O’Loughlin — Senior Writer

Meet the team

Claire laughing and chatting at UXNZ conference with other team mates.
Large group of Springloaders having a shared meal
Left: Claire at UXNZ. Right: A large group of Springloaders in the kitchen sharing kai at a learning lunch.
Left: Claire at UXNZ. Right: A large group of Springloaders in the kitchen sharing kai at a learning lunch.

Tips from the team

10 tips for creating a slick UX and Design portfolio 

After viewing hundreds of portfolios, we've distilled ten tips for creating portfolios that stand out and sell skills.

Pathways into content design 

Six members of our content team share how they got into content design, what they actually do, and what they love about it. 

Large group photo of the Springload team, dressed in costumes beginning with the letter e.
Working our way through the letters of Springload Te Pipītanga as dress-up themes at our annual team event. This year we dressed up in costumes beginning with the letter 'e'.