Technical Lead

Discover a career with purpose at MBIE

• Work in a dynamic environment and play a key role in delivering transformational change
• Lead, support and engage in the technical delivery of enhancements and changes to the ADEPT technical eco system
• Bring your strong Microsoft and Azure technical experience
• Leverage your engagement and collaboration skills 
• Permanent opportunity – Location: Wellington
• Salary range: $118,390 – $143,639 p.a. plus Kiwisaver and Wellness benefits

Tēnei tūranga - About the Role:

The Our Future Services programme will deliver a cost-effective immigration system that is efficient and effective at managing immigration risk, and that provides a better experience for our customers and staff.

 
The programme will be delivered through multiple workstreams working in parallel, with each workstream implementing key initiatives with set milestone dates.

You will be part of the Programmes and Partnerships Branch within Corporate and Digital Shared Services. As the Technical Lead you will play a key role in delivering technical improvements and enhancements within the Our Future Services programme reporting to the Head of Digital and Programmes - Immigration.

 
The Technical Lead role will work across all the Our Future Services workstreams that are engaged in the delivery of application changes within the Programme providing technical advice and guidance in line with the organisations agreed solutions architecture. 
 

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

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft software, D365, Azure products, and proficiency in programming languages (Java, Python, C#, JavaScript), software architecture, cloud platforms, and DevOps practices.
• Inspire and guide development teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
• Rapidly diagnose and resolve technical issues, ensuring minimal disruption.
• Work seamlessly with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and vendors to achieve shared goals.
• Clearly articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Effectively balance coding tasks with leadership responsibilities, prioritizing effectively.
• Ability to interpret operational alerts and errors, and develop effective solutions.
• Demonstrated experience in developing technical implementation plans and managing parallel delivery of complex initiatives.
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.

You must be a New Zealand citizen or Permanent Resident visa holder. 
 

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:

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 Roxana Anderson at roxana.anderson@mbie.govt.nz quoting ref MBIE/16866 for a copy of the position description.

Applications close on Wednesday, 29th March 2025