Enterprise Product Owner

Discover a career with purpose at MBIE

• Are you passionate about driving digital transformation?
  
• looking for a challenging and rewarding role in an upcoming and dynamic team?  
  
• Join us to shape the future of our enterprise-wide digital products and services.  

Location: Wellington, New Zealand 
Type: Full-time, Permanent 
Salary Range: $132,417 to $​160,472 plus kiwisaver and wellness benefits(per annum)

Tēnei tūranga - About the Role:

About Us: The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is committed to enhancing New Zealand's economic performance and improving the quality of life for all New Zealanders. We are looking for a dedicated and experienced M365 Product Owner to join our team and drive the success of our Microsoft 365 (M365) and Teams initiatives. 

Role Overview: As an M365 Product Owner within our Digital Operations team, you will be responsible for driving the strategic direction and successful deployment of M365 services across the enterprise. Focused on maximising the value of M365 and Teams products, you will identify areas for product development and be responsible for creating and prioritising product pipelines based on overall strategy and business objectives. You will map out product dependencies to inform the necessary sequence of changes in line with the release dates of products. 

• Product Strategy and Management: Develop and maintain the product roadmap for M365 and Teams services, ensuring alignment with MBIE's strategic objectives. 
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand their needs and ensure that M365 and Teams solutions are tailored to meet those needs. 
• Adoption and Usage Metrics: Monitor and analyse adoption rates and usage patterns to identify areas for improvement and drive user engagement. 
• Budget Management: Work with the finance team to manage the budget for M365 and teams initiatives, ensuring financial feasibility and securing necessary funding. 
• Technical Oversight: Liaise with enterprise and domain architects to translate business requirements into technical solutions. 
• Vendor Management: Coordinate with vendors to ensure the delivery of high-quality technical support and services. 
• User Training and Support: Develop and deliver training materials and sessions to help users fully utilise M365 tools and applications. 
• Backlog Management: Manage and prioritise the product backlog, translating product strategies into actionable tasks for development. 
• Market and Customer Needs: Stay informed about market trends and customer needs to ensure the M365 services remain relevant and valuable.

Ngā pukenga me ngā wheako e hiahiatia ana - Skills and Experience Required

• Proven experience as a Product Owner or similar role managing M365 and Teams within a medium to large organisation, preferably within government agencies. 
• Strong understanding of Microsoft 365 services, including Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Exchange, and related security and governance frameworks. 
• Experience in defining and executing product roadmaps, governance policies, and adoption strategies. 
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to translate business needs into technical solutions. 
• A key influencer who drives organisational alignment and ensures efficient execution of initiatives. 
• Knowledge of IT service management (ITSM), change management, and Agile methodologies. 
• In-depth knowledge of technical product ownership. 
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills. 
• Experience working with external vendors and service providers, particularly Microsoft partners. 
• Certifications in the relevant technologies will be advantageous 

Benefits: 

• Competitive salary and benefits package 
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology projects. 
• Collaborative and supportive work environment 
• Professional development and growth opportunities, including career advancement and employee assistance programs.  

Ētahi kōrero mō MBIE - About MBIE:

MBIE's goal is to create a resilient and high-performing economy that delivers real and ongoing quality of life for all New Zealanders.

We do this by working with others to create an environment that supports businesses to be more productive and internationally competitive, enables all New Zealanders to participate in the economy through improved job opportunities and by working to ensure quality housing is more affordable.

People are at the heart of our mahi, our way of working is guided by our values which shape our behaviours.

• Mahi Tahi – Better Together
• Māia – Bold and brave
• Pae Kahurangi – Build our Future
• Pono Me Te Tika – Own It

Our aspirations are echoed in our Māori identity – Hīkina Whakatutuki – which broadly means ‘lifting to make successful'.

MBIE recognises the partnership founded under Te Tiriti o Waitangi between Māori and the Crown and is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We will do this through enduring, meaningful and effective partnerships with iwi, Māori, other Māori groups/organisations and the Crown, as this is critical to enable economic and social development, both for Māori and for wider Aotearoa New Zealand. We are committed to continuing to partner with iwi in order to find new sustainable solutions to address long standing systemic and cross-cutting issues facing Māori and wider Aotearoa New Zealand and we are also committed to identifying opportunities for iwi to lead and creating an enabling environment for iwi to leverage these opportunities.

E mōhio ana a Hīkina Whakatutuki i puea ake te kōtuinga I waenganui i a ngāi Māori me te Karauna i Te Tiriti o Waitangi, ā, kei te whai ia ki te whakaū ake i Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Mā te whai kiko o ngā kōtuinga ahungaroa o ngāi wi, o ngāi Māori, me ētahi atu rōpū Māori ki te Karauna, katutuki tēnei. He āhuatanga nui tēnei e āhei ai ngā mahi whanaketanga ā-ohanga, ā-pāpori hoki ki a ngāi Māori me Aotearoa whānui. E whai tonu ana mātou ki te kōtui atu ki ngā iwi mō te rapu huarahi hou ki te whakaara i ngā kaupapakua roa nei e tāmi ana i a ngāi Māori me Aotearoa whānui, ā, e whai ana hoki ki te tautohu i ngā āheinga kōkiritanga mā ngā iwi, me te tautoko i ngā iwi kia whai mana ake ai ēnei āheinga.

Me pēhea te tono - How to Apply:

Click here to view a position description. All applications must be submitted via our online process and include a Cover Letter and CV outlining your interest and suitability for the role. 

Email Matt Guy at matt.guy@mbie.govt.nz quoting ref MBIE/17327 if you have any further questions.

Applications close on 22nd of June 2025