Software Developer — Pacific Community, Nouméa (KK000126)
Build scientific fisheries databases and mobile applications for regional ocean management.
- Deadline
- 1 Nov 202623:00 Pacific/Noumea
- Organisation
- Pacific Community (SPC)
- Country
- New Caledonia
- Value
- Not disclosed in the notice

Opportunity Overview
This is a software-engineering career embedded in Pacific fisheries science rather than a conventional technology business. The developer maintains systems used by SPC and Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission members, including the Tufman2 tuna-fisheries database and mobile tools for collecting fisheries and environmental observations. Work combines full-stack development, scientific-data infrastructure and practical support for national fisheries staff. Its unusual appeal is the connection between engineering decisions and regional ocean management: reliable applications and data workflows help countries collect, validate and use information supporting fisheries research and climate initiatives. The position is based in Nouméa, with multicultural collaboration and travel expectations.
Why It Matters
- An experienced engineer can apply software, database and mobile skills to fisheries management and climate-related data across Pacific countries.
- Full-time international contract based in Nouméa, budgeted for three years; renewal depends on funding and performance. Duties include fisheries information systems, mobile applications, integration workflows and user support.
Who Can Apply
Qualifications
- Specialized degree in IT, computing, science or mathematics, or equivalent knowledge and experience. At least four years each in web-application/data-workflow development, SQL database administration and Git/CI/CD; mobile development and client-requirements analysis experience. Good English communication and ability to work and travel in a multilingual multicultural environment. No nationality restriction stated; equally ranked interviewed applicants receive a Pacific Islander preference.
Key Details
Official starting range SDR 3,727–4,562 monthly, approximately USD 4,994–6,114 at the employer’s indicative conversion; initial offers normally in lower half. Eligible benefits include housing, relocation/repatriation, insurance, education allowances and provident-fund contributions. Individual entitlements require employer confirmation. No application fee stated. USD
Key dates
- Application deadline
- 23:00 Pacific/Noumea
How to Apply
- Use APPLY FOR THIS JOB on the individual official vacancy. Submit résumé with three professional referees, tailored cover letter and answers to all three screening questions (maximum 2,000 characters each). Word/PDF only; do not attach qualifications or reference letters. Complete employer declarations.
Important Considerations
- Official advertisement closes 1 November 2026 at 11:00 pm Nouméa time. Start date not stated.
- Competitive recruitment, not guaranteed employment. Renewability and individual benefits depend on funding and eligibility; immigration arrangements must be confirmed. The advertised closing date and time apply.
Confirm current terms with the issuer before applying.
Source & verification
- Source
- careers.spc.int
- Last checked
- 17 Oct 2026
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