Technical Lead

About this role

• Leverage your technical leadership and Microsoft 365 expertise to deliver effective collaboration and productivity solutions, ensuring successful implementation and outcomes.
• Provide strategic technical leadership for our health service business transformation.
• Permanent opportunity based in Wellington, with flexible working options.

Mō te tūnga | About the role

The Infrastructure and Digital Assets (IDA) team provides a range of asset-based services to support the delivery of Corrections' core business. The newly established Digital Workplace Systems team takes care of our systems and assets that provide communication, collaboration and productivity capabilities. We are passionate about delivering solutions that modernise our way of working, delivering life changing digital technology for the people we manage and our staff.  With this in mind, we're currently looking for a Technical Lead to join the team.

As the Technical Lead you will provide leadership across all aspects of the solution design, implementation and governance of Microsoft 365. You will collaborate with vendors, digital teams, and subject matter experts to ensure technical solutions align with project outcomes, strategic objectives, and technical standards. Additionally, you will lead the development, implementation, and documentation of technical designs and integrations, ensuring compliance with internal and external standards and guiding these through architecture governance and technology change processes.

This permanent position is based at National Office, in Wellington.  Applications from outside the region will only be considered if you would be willing to re-locate.  Please ensure you note this on your cover letter.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

To be successful in this position you will be a values and growth-driven individual with:

• Expertise in architectural design, systems integration, and secure solutions.
• Expert guidance to projects and stakeholders across the delivery lifecycle with a specific focus on Microsoft and Cloud technologies including Dynamics365, Power Platform and SharePoint. 
• Strong stakeholder management and engagement skills, with the ability to effectively navigate complex, multi-vendor environments and bring people along the technical delivery journey.
• Experience in designing and implementing secure solutions that align with internal and external standards, along with expertise in data management and data governance.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical documents into clear, understandable language.
• Ability to manage your time effectively in a self-driven agile environment

If you're looking for a role that allows your passion for technology and innovation to thrive, we have some exciting initiatives coming up across People & Capability, New Zealand Parole Board, Infrastructure as well as Custodial and Community Probations.

Apply today if this opportunity interests you!

Utu ā-tau | Salary

The mid-point of the salary range is $147,765 per annum and the full range (85%-120%) is $125,601 - $177,318 per annum. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.

Mō mātou | About us

Join Ara Poutama Aotearoa - Department of Corrections, where your work will contribute to improving public safety, reducing re-offending, and address the overrepresentation of Māori in correctional facilities. As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship), and whānau (relationships) to guide our work and achieve the goals of our Hōkai Rangi strategy.

We value inclusion and diversity in our workforce, and as a Public Service organisation we are committed to building a workforce that reflects the public we serve. We strive to make our recruitment process fair, and we encourage you to discuss reasonable accommodations with us if required.

Tono ināianei | Apply Now

To submit an application and view the position description, click the apply link. All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency – applications received via email will not be considered.

When applying, submit a tailored CV and a cover letter describing your motivation for joining the department highlighting relevant skills and experience and the alignment to our work.

Applications close on: Wednesday 23 July 2025, 11pm, NZST.

If you have any questions or want to learn more about a career with us, contact sarah.zagarelos@corrections.govt.nz or visit careers.corrections.govt.nz