Digital Solutions Associate Developer

About this role

• Be a key player in developing and supporting innovative technical solutions.
• Join a fun, supportive team that values on flexible working and promotes healthy work-life balance.
• Opportunity to develop your skills through training and by supporting other technologies.
• This is a permanent, full-time position based at our National Office in Wellington.

Mō te tūnga | About the role

Infrastructure and Digital Assets (IDA) provides a range of services to support the delivery of Corrections' core business and ensure we can maintain consistent service delivery regardless of external events and crises.  The Digital Solutions team partner with the business to develop and support integral products through both BAU and project work.

We are seeking a passionate and innovative Digital Solutions Associate Developer to join our dynamic team.  In this role, you will focus on designing, developing, testing, and supporting cutting-edge technology solutions tailored to meet the diverse needs of our staff and business units within Corrections.

In this role you will have the opportunity to:

• Grow your skills across various products, including ServiceNow, Oracle Application Express, web development, and Microsoft technologies.
• Work closely with stakeholders to understand their goals and contribute to the team's success.
• Utilise our technology platforms and best practices to automate, create, document, develop and integrate applications
• Contribute to building and maintaining our internal technical documentation, configurations, and processes.

Mōu | About you

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with a genuine interest in technology and innovation.  If you are curious, possess strong problem-solving skills, and have a passion for providing excellent service, we would love to hear from you!

If you enjoy working collaboratively in a close-knit team environment and have a foundational understanding of software development, join us and grow your career in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

We are looking for candidates with:

• A foundational understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
• The ability to collaborate effectively in an agile team environment
• Some experience in developing and supporting integrated applications
• A foundation in programming languages, with room to learn and grow.

Utu ā-tau | Salary

The midpoint of the salary range is $70,086 per annum and the full range (85%-120%) is $59,574 - $84,104 per annum. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.

Mō mātou | About us

Ara Poutama Aotearoa is a name that has been gifted to us and is our commitment to improving the oranga and safety of the people, whānau, and that of the communities we serve across the motu.

As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship) and whānau (relationships) to shape how we work and deliver the outcomes in our strategy - Hōkai Rangi (https://corr.nz/hr).

It is an exciting time to join us, and we continue to seek out talented individuals who are committed to an inclusive, vibrant workplace. We recognise and celebrate the uniqueness of individuals, and that of the collective talent in our whānau. 

We welcome applications from disabled and neurodiverse communities, all cultures, faiths, and rainbow communities, as we appreciate the richness of experience that diversity brings to our organisation. We strive to make our recruitment process fair and inclusive, and we encourage applicants to discuss reasonable accommodation with us if required at careers@corrections.govt.nz.

Tono ināianei | Apply Now

To view the job description, click 'apply' and you will be taken through to our careers site, where you can view this.

To apply, please submit a tailored CV and a cover letter describing your motivation for joining the department highlighting relevant skills and experience. Alignment to our kaupapa is critical to our success - we ask that you provide examples which reflect and demonstrate our organisation values. 

Applications close on:  Tuesday 13 May 2025, 11pm NZST.

All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency. Applications received via email will not be considered. 

If you want to find out more about a career with us, visit careers.corrections.govt.nz  or if you have any queries about this role, email Recruitment Adviser sarah.zagarelos@corrections.govt.nz