Technical Product Lead

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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 Collaboration & Productivity 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. Join our dynamic team as a Technical Product Lead (TPL) and play a key role in shaping the future of modern, impactful digital services. We are on the lookout for a professional with technical expertise in Microsoft Power Platform (PowerApps, Dynamics365, and Power Automate), to provide insightful advice and guidance on various 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 new, growing, and fun team, where your contributions will make a significant difference. This is a permanent full-time position located within the Ministry of Justice National Office in Wellington. This position is suitable for an experienced software developer 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 Productivity & Collaboration team. The successful person will report directly to the Manager- Productivity & Collaboration Services. Ō pūkenga/Skills and Experience No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we have outlined and believe you can bring value to the role, we'd love to hear from you! 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 365 and Microsoft Power Platform (PowerApps, Dynamics365, Power Automate, Power Pages) Experience with service delivery life cycle across: Programming/software development. 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. To be able to provide specification and design of information systems to meet defined business needs. The identification of concepts and their translation into implementable design. The retention of compatibility of systems with enterprise and solution architectures, and the adherence to corporate standards within constraints of cost, security and maintainability. Experience in product or service support such as by providing advice or training to users as well as working with vendors and incident management teams to resolve technical issues would be beneficial. Ability to build and maintain a range of 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. Have an understanding and appreciation of Tikanga Māori. Solid understanding of Agile and Development methodologies would be advantageous. Mō mātou/About us At Te Tāhū o te Ture - the Ministry of Justice, we're committed to strengthening people's trust in the law of Aotearoa, New Zealand. 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 Productivity and Collaboration Services team within Shared Services. This team drives delivery of digital products and services used across the Ministry and Judiciary that support the Ministry's digital services, in particular collaboration and productivity platform such as M365 and Power Platform. Joining Te Tāhū o te Ture means you will become part of an organisation that welcomes and supports people of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disabilities and religions.  Ngā painga o tēnei wāhi 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: 4.4 weeks holiday leave flexible work hours where possible 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 ā-tau/Salary The appointing salary for this role will be between $118,904 and $163,344 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 04 October 2026; however, we will be reviewing CVs as they come in and inviting successful candidates to interview before the close date. If you have any questions, please contact recruitment@justice.govt.nz Follow us on LinkedIn

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