Technical Product Lead

Join our dynamic team as a Technical Product Lead (TPL) and play a crucial role in shaping the future of modern, impactful digital services. We are on the lookout for a seasoned professional with extensive technical expertise, especially in Microsoft Azure (Administrator or Engineer) to provide operational oversight and planning advice across our infrastructure and technical services.

In this exciting position you will collaborate with a diverse group of talented and passionate individuals, all dedicated to delivering innovative solutions for the Ministry. Be part of our growing and fun team, where your contributions will make a significant difference.

Te Haeata/The Opportunity

The Technical Product Lead will define the product development process and implement best practices to deliver towards the Ministry's Digital Strategic Plan, specifically for the products and services owned by Digital Foundation Services. We offer a collaborative and supportive work environment, where you can learn and grow both professionally and personally. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply to become a Technical Product Lead in our team.

This is a permanent full-time position located within the Ministry of Justice National Office in Wellington.

This position is suitable for an experienced Microsoft Azure Administrator or Engineer of varied skill sets who can combine technical and administrative experiences into motivating and inspiring themselves and other team members. The applicant must be able to work under broad direction that may often be self-initiated. You will be responsible for meeting allocated technical and/or project/supervisory objectives, establishing milestones and assignment of tasks and/or responsibilities within the Corporate Services team.

The successful person will report directly to the Manager- Platforms and Data Management Services.

O pukenga/Skills and Experience

To be successful in the role, you will have the following:

Solid technical leadership skills backed by hands-on experience that achieve desired technical outcomes across the end-to-end service delivery life cycle.

Experience with cloud platforms, specifically Microsoft Azure managed services (Virtual Machine management, Web Hosting & Database, Networking & VPN Connectivity, Storage and Backup Services).

Experience across the full system delivery life cycle:

Programming/software development, including the design, creation, testing and documenting of new and amended technical components from supplied specifications in accordance with agreed development and security standards and processes.

Systems design, providing specification and design of information systems to meet defined business needs while adhering to corporate standards within constraints of cost, security and maintainability.

Experience in product support such as by providing advice or training to peers as well as working with vendors and incident management teams to resolve technical issues would be beneficial.

Ability to build and maintain effective business relationships within the organisation and a wide network of professional relationships across several partners and vendors.

Collaboration and communicating with a wide range of audiences on a range of complex issues.

Understanding and appreciation of Tikanga Maori.

Solid understanding of Agile and Development methodologies would be advantageous.

Mo matou/About us

At Te Tahu o te Ture - the Ministry of Justice, we're committed to working together for a fair and safe Aotearoa.

Digital is integral to how Justice thinks about, delivers, and uses technology. We are the core group leading the delivery of the Digital Strategic Plan, working closely with the judiciary, iwi and our Ministry and sector partners to ensure Justice mahi is best supported, enabled and empowered by digital.

Within Digital, you will be part of the Platforms & Data Management team within Foundation Services. This team drives delivery of all infrastructure, security, desktop and data management services in partnership with line of business application teams and common shared services teams to support the Ministry's digital services.

Joining the Ministry of Justice means you will become part of an inclusive organisation that values you and the communities we serve. It's our promise to ensure our workplace is one where our people feel healthy and safe, supported and able to be themselves at work. We value respect as the foundation for building a positive workplace culture and one where diversity is welcomed and celebrated.

You will become part of an organisation that welcomes and supports people of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disabilities and religions.

Nga painga o tenei wahi mahi/What's great about working here

We offer you a range of benefits to support your wellbeing and help make the Ministry a great place to be. These include:

4 weeks holiday leave

an online professional development portal

access to a variety of inclusive and proactive networks

See our full range of benefits here.

With a wide range of jobs, you also get the chance to gain a variety of skills and experience while developing your career.

Utu a-tau/Salary

Salary Range:

The appointing salary for this role will be between $103,226 and $144,034 based on skills and experience.

Tono mai/Apply

To apply, click the Apply button below to be directed to our Careers Website. You can view a detailed position description here, as well as complete an online application form by attaching your CV and cover letter.

Applications close on Sunday 20 October 2024; however, we will be reviewing CVs as they come in and inviting successful candidates to interview before the close date.

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