Technical Lead
Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade
📍 Wellington, NZ 🕔 Full Time
⌛ 3/03/2025 💰$104,670 - $141,612
This role will be a member of the Development Data and Systems Team (DDS). The team’s primary function is to manage and continuously improve data, systems and reporting that relate to the New Zealand IDC Programme (formerly the New Zealand Aid Programme). DDS sits within the Pacific and Development Group (PDG), which leads an integrated approach to New Zealand’s diplomatic and development engagement with Pacific countries and is responsible for the implementation of the New Zealand Aid Programme globally. More specifically, this role will be a member of the project team responsible for transitioning PDG’s Programme and Activity Management System from an older on-premise version, to a new cloud product.
The Technical Lead is responsible for managing and coordinating the technical stream of the project, ensuring that all internal IT processes and stage-gates are known and adhered to. The position works collaboratively with the project manager to ensure the success of the project. As part of your role:
You’ll plan, manage and coordinate the technical workstream.
You’ll manage the data migration workstream and dependencies.
You’ll facilitate workshops and be involved with troubleshooting.
You’ll plan and implement operational handover.
For more detail you can view a copy of the position description here.
The full salary range for this role is $104,670 - $141,612 total remuneration, inclusive of our 3% KiwiSaver employer contribution. We expect to appoint depending on your level of experience.
Mā wai te mahi nei? – Who are we looking for?
We’d like to hear from you if you have the following skills and experience:
Minimum five years’ experience in a technical lead/coordination role.
Experience in successfully delivering an enterprise technology system in a complex and changing environment.
Excellent understanding of the software development lifecycle.
Expert problem solving and facilitation skills.
Ideally you will also have a good understanding of tikanga (Māori customs and protocols), with the ability to weave te ao Māori (the Māori worldview) into your work.If you are just starting on this journey that’s OK too – as long as you have a willingness to learn and a desire to develop your cultural capability. As a Te Tiriti o Waitangi partner, this is important to us and we offer training and support.
Ngā hua o te mahi i te Manatū Aorere - Why MFAT?
We are committed to a focus on leadership, talent, training and development, and flexible work options. Check out our benefits page to find out more about why we love working here. MFAT is Rainbow Tick accredited. We value diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive culture where everyone feels supported, valued, and a sense of belonging. We welcome applications from people from a diverse range of backgrounds. You can find out more about our staff networks and our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy here
Mō mātou - About us
Our people represent New Zealand on and offshore, and in doing so make New Zealanders safer and more prosperous. By building connections with and influencing other countries and international institutions, we advance New Zealand’s interests and pursue New Zealand's values. We provide advice to the Government on the implications for New Zealand of what is happening in the world.
Me pēhea te tuku tono - To Apply/Interested?
To be employed with Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade you must be a NZ Citizen or Permanent Resident. You must be able to obtain and maintain a CONFIDENTIAL security clearance. Ordinarily, to obtain this level of clearance candidates must have sufficient checkable background in countries where meaningful and reliable checks can be undertaken. Where requisite checks are unable to be made, the candidate application may not be able to be progressed. Use this online tool to self-check your eligibility for a CONFIDENTIAL clearance. Please note that this tool is not part of the formal security clearance process: http://www.protectivesecurity.govt.nz/eligibility-tool
Please let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process. For a confidential discussion please email Julie Young on: julie.young@mfat.govt.nz
